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Report: Sewell calling for an investigation into Alabama train derailments after four incidents with Norfolk Southern trains in the state

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) is expected to send a letter Monday to the Federal Railroad Administration to call for an investigation into several train derailments in Alabama after four incidents in the state this year, all having to do with Norfolk Southern trains.

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State Rep. Oliver ‘heartbroken’ and ‘very concerned’ over 'Sweet 16' party shooting in hometown of Dadeville

State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) said he and other community members are patiently waiting for information about a deadly shooting that claimed four lives and injured 28 people over the weekend.

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Proposed legislation would increase funds allocated to sheriff's offices for lost pistol permit revenue

A bill to increase funds for local sheriff’s offices for lost revenue from selling pistol permits has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Alabama officials mourn with Dadeville community over deadly shooting — 'Violent crime has NO place in our state'

"This morning, I grieve with the people of Dadeville and my fellow Alabamians,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement. “Violent crime has NO place in our state, and we are staying closely updated by law enforcement as details emerge.”

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Biden, anti-gun activists use Dadeville 'Sweet 16' shooting to push for gun control

While many key details surrounding the fatal shooting in Dadeville on Saturday have yet to be released, President Joe Biden and others have wasted no time in seizing the moment to push for more gun control.

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18 hours after Dadeville 'Sweet 16' shooting ALEA offering few details on suspect, threat to the public; Number of injured increases

None of the multiple agencies that responded to the shooting has let the community know if there is a mass shooter on the loose and if the community is in danger.

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20 shot, 4 dead after shooting at Dadeville 'Sweet 16' birthday gathering

According to various reports, a Sweet 16 birthday party turned deadly in Dadeville late Saturday.

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AG Marshall on bingo raids: 'Our job is to enforce the laws that the legislature gives us'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is standing by his decision to shut down 14 bingo halls in Jefferson County earlier this week.

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State Rep. Simpson says a return to truth in sentencing possible

It's not a secret that Alabama's criminal justice system is fraught with problems, including the prison system, which leaves much to be desired.

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Gulf Shores tattoo artist indicted on charges stemming from reported attempted rape in Mud Bugs Pub & Club parking lot

A Baldwin County grand jury returned multiple charges against a man accused of trying to rape a woman in a club parking lot and then trying to intimidate a witness.

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Marshall County Courthouse in disrepair — 'If we do not address the concerns of this building, we’re only going to be able to fix them with a bulldozer'

Pigeons in the ceilings, sewage raining down on employees from busted pipes, old A/C units pumping out potentially moldy air: these are just a few of the issues currently plaguing the Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville, according to Revenue Commissioner Michael Johnson.

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NRA opposing proposed gun laws filed in Alabama Legislature

The National Rifle Association (NRA) Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is warning against a number of gun bills filed in the Alabama Legislature.

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Bill ‘streamlining’ licensing boards advances

Legislation that would create a new Occupational Licensing Boards Division within the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office passed out with a favorable report from the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Wednesday.

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Alabama woman fears COVID vaccine injury information being suppressed after experiencing heart problems, paralysis

From paralysis to cancer, she has received multiple diagnoses and is now fighting for her life. But instead of dwelling on what is happening to her body, she is using all of the energy she has to tell her story.

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State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey says 'failing school' designation 'designed to humiliate schools'

State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey says the “failing school” designation of the Alabama Accountability Act is “designed to humiliate schools and to cause frustration and problems in high-poverty communities,” as a bill to eliminate the term clears committee in the legislature.

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Jury finds former State Rep. Will Dismukes guilty of felony theft

A Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found former State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-Prattville) guilty of felony first-degree theft of property on Friday.

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Bill to criminally charge parents whose child brings a firearm to school passes committee; Penalty downgraded to Class A misdemeanor

House Bill 123 (HB123), sponsored by State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), would make parents and guardians criminally liable if their children bring a gun to school, only if the firearm was not “reasonably secure.”

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WOTUS rule no longer in effect in Alabama, 25 other states

The 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule is no longer in effect in Alabama after a ruling by a federal judge in North Dakota halted implementation of the rule on Wednesday.

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AG Marshall removes litigating authority from ADOC attorneys

In the ongoing drama with the Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is taking away litigation authority from the ADOC and moving it to his office.  

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Britt, Brooks, Battle condemn Washington Examiner editorial calling Alabama a 'reckless' choice for Space Command HQ — 'Embarrassingly misinformed'

Given the imminent threats posed by Russia and China, The Examiner argued that Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado is a better strategic option when it comes to national security and said that Alabama's Redstone Arsenal was a "reckless" choice.

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'I look forward to it' — Montgomery Mayor Reed shrugs off defamation lawsuit filed against him by man accused of leaking profanity-laced audio

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed seems relatively unconcerned with the recently-filed lawsuit against him by the man he claims leaked audio of a profanity-laced rant in 2020.

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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen gives PR contract to lobbyist

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen recently hired a public relations contract employee who is also a registered lobbyist.

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Ivey: Construction to resume on Birmingham’s estimated $5.44 billion ‘Northern Beltline’ with $489 million in federal funding for the next five years

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that construction will begin soon on a 10-mile four-lane road connecting Highway 31 and State Route 75.

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Alabama Purple Star Schools more than double in one year; State Superintendent Mackey recognizes efforts

State Superintendent Eric Mackey said when it was first implemented, he expected around 20 schools to participate in the program. In 2022, there were 53 schools enrolled. Now, that number has more than doubled to 122.

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State Senate Pro Tem Reed: Grocery tax has gone from ‘we may not ever be able to do that’ to ‘that’s on the top of the list’

There’s “a lot of organic work going on trying to decide” what happens with the state’s budget surplus, State Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) told reporters on Thursday.

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Birmingham Water Works Board passes new director policies as lawmakers push to overhaul

Just as some state legislators push to overhaul the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), the utility decided on Wednesday to adopt a new self-governance policy and director pledge.

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Legislation requiring college athletes to compete on teams based on biological sex clears committee hurdle, moves to House floor

Legislation barring college athletes from participating in sports that do not correspond to their biological sex has cleared the first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature.

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