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FAITH ACADEMY Alabama News
Faith Academy accused of not allowing student in sex abuse case to play softball without signing 'hold harmless' agreement

The family of a Faith Academy student, who former teacher and soccer coach Jonathan Sauers is accused of having a sexual relationship with, has filed a civil case against the school.

Scott Jones Alabama News
Mobile Councilman Jones resigns due to city’s continued support for AltaPointe

Mobile City Councilman Scott Jones, District 6, announced he is resigning his position in the regular council meeting Tuesday morning.

Steve Marshall, ESG Alabama News
AG Marshall signs letter to BlackRock, other financial institutions over ESG push — Stop allowing savings to be 'commandeered by activists'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall signed a letter late last month with several other attorneys general criticizing large financial institutions like BlackRock Inc. for leveraging their capital to push woke environmental and social objectives.

Concealed carry Alabama News
Alabama's Sentry Program allowing school administrators to be armed 'still active' says Ivey spox

For five years, Alabama has had a program in place that allows some school administrators to have guns on campus.

salary overtime Alabama News
Alabama Policy Institute backs Democrat-led bill to remove state income tax on overtime pay

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) is backing a bill by House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) to remove the state tax on overtime pay.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey introduces incentives package to increase spending, extend Alabama Jobs Act through 2028

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced a package of incentives bills on Monday that would increase the spending cap and extend the expiration date on the Alabama Jobs Act.

Bay Minette Police Alabama News
Bay Minette police officer involved in deadly shooting cleared of wrongdoing

The investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in the summer of 2022 is completed and the Bay Minette police officer involved will not face prosecution.

Marc Gann and Adam Russell Alabama News
Pilot, RN killed in helicopter crash in Shelby County; Roadway reopened following NTSB investigation

The two people killed in a Life Saver helicopter crash Sunday night were identified by authorities in Shelby County.

Birmingham725 Alabama News
Crisis continues: Another teen dies in Birmingham shooting, youth death count up to 17 since January 2022

Another student at a Birmingham high school died from gunshot wounds Saturday, becoming the latest minor to fall victim to the city’s violent crime epidemic. 

San Francisco City Hall Alabama News
California considers lifting travel ban to Alabama over 2017 religious adoption protections law

A California legislator filed a bill last week lifting the state’s travel ban to 23 states including Alabama and creating a program to “encourage acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Stadthagen Alabama News
House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen launches podcast to highlight GOP lawmakers

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently started a podcast in which he interviews Republican members of the House of Representatives.

China money Alabama News
Foreign money in state-funded colleges: Who funds Alabama schools the most?

Over the past thirty years, public higher education institutions in Alabama have received millions from foreign sources, including the Chinese government and Saudi Arabia.

Orange Beach Alabama News
Mayor Tony Kennon says family-friendly Orange Beach seeing positive impact from Spring Break: ‘MTV has not shown up’

For coastal communities in south Alabama, Spring Break lasts two months. The months of March and April are considered Spring Break Season, according to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism.

Audrey Hale Alabama News
Nashville shooter who killed 3 kids, 3 adults worked for Birmingham-based company Shipt — 'We are shocked and horrified'

The shooter who killed three children and three adults at The Covenant School in Nashville last week reportedly worked as a grocery shopper with Birmingham-based company Shipt.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Life Saver helicopter crashes in Shelby County; At least two crewmembers killed

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and multiple agencies responded Sunday evening to a deadly helicopter crash.

GROUND BREAKING Alabama News
Alabama attracted over $10 billion in capital investments in 2022; Baldwin County leads the race

The state of Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investments in 2022, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce’s 2022 Alabama Economic Development Impact Report.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer successfully passes stipulations protecting gas stoves and repealing $27 billion EPA 'slush fund'

An amendment from U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) removing $27 billion for an Environmental Protection Agency “slush fund” and preventing the Biden Administration from banning gas stoves has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Moody Landfill Fire Alabama News
Moody landfill fire working group now taking public comments to determine what changes could be made

Months after a fire started underground at a Moody landfill, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management continues to address shortcomings that may have put the public at risk.

Delta 8 by Elsa Olofsson Alabama News
Bill to ban underage sale of Delta-8 and other cannabinoids filed in the Alabama Senate

Senate Bill 66 (SB66) is sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence). Similar to a bill filed by Melson in 2022, SB66 seeks to ban the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids derived from or found in hemp to any individual under 21.

DEI blocks Alabama News
Alabama Power’s parent company Southern Co. employees’ DEI training rate was 81% in ‘22, CEO says

About 81% of Southern Company employees participated in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training in 2022, according to a letter to stockholders sent by outgoing Southern Company CEO and Chairman Thomas Fanning on Friday.

Collins510 Alabama News
State Rep. Collins: 'Not the case at all' public teacher compensation in Alabama is lacking

According to Gov. Kay Ivey, another teacher pay raise is under consideration for the 2023 legislative session. However, as things stand right now, teacher compensation is in a good place, according to State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), the chairwoman of the House Education Policy Committee.

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Big Oak Ranch: Alabama Christian children’s home helps children from difficult circumstances find dignity

As you enter the Big Oak Girl’s Ranch headquarters, the first thing you see is a seal on the floor. On it is a tree, and on the tree are the last several lines of Isaiah 61:3.

CAFETERIA FOOD SCHOOL LUNCH Alabama News
Former Dothan employee involved in COVID feeding scandal appeals termination again

A former city of Dothan employee is appealing a ruling by Houston County Circuit Judge Henry "Butch" Binford that upheld her termination for her involvement in the city's youth food scandal paid for with federal COVID funds.

Baldwin and Mobile Counties Google Earth Alabama News
Baldwin and Mobile Counties getting nearly $50 million in offshore oil and gas production revenue

The state of Alabama is getting $49,748,522 in the 2023 disbursement of The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funds. GOMESA funds are to be used for coastal conservation, restoration, and hurricane protection.

Randall Woodfin left Scott Thurmond right Photos from Facebook Alabama News
'We're not babysitters for children — That's not our job': Birmingham's Woodfin, BPD chief Thurmond beg parents to know where their kids are amid violent crime wave

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham Police Department chief Scott Thurmond both warned parents on Thursday to keep an eye on their children in the midst of the city’s violent crime wave, which made 2022 one of the most violent years in Birmingham history and has claimed the lives of 16 children in the last 15 months.

Ron DeSantis Alabama News
DeSantis expands school choice as Alabamians await action by the legislature

Students in Florida this week gained virtually unlimited access to school choice.

Autauga County Superintendent Tim Tidmore. Alabama News
Embattled Autauga County Superintendent Tim Tidmore steps down

Autauga County Board of Education Superintendent Tim Tidmore has announced his retirement from the position, taking the position of Assistant Superintendent effective immediately.

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