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Troy, Alabama A&M receive poor ‘red’ rating from campus free speech advocacy group

Nonprofit civil liberties group the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) rated two public four-year schools in Alabama "red" for having some of the most restrictive speech codes in the country.

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Alabama Ethics Commission director Tom Albritton asks court to dismiss trust fund case

A Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge should dismiss a lawsuit against the trustee and board members of the Mabel Amos Memorial Fund, according to a filing by a defense attorney for Alabama Ethics Commission Director Tom Albritton on Thursday.

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‘Bo Bikes Bama’ raises nearly $2.5 million for Alabama tornado victims

About 950 cyclists in Auburn and at home took part in the annual “Bo Bikes Bama” ride for victims of natural disasters in Alabama on Saturday.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders mocks Bud Light by selling Kay Ivey ‘real women of politics’ koozies

If you’ve always dreamed about drinking a cold beverage with a Gov. Kay Ivey koozie in hand, you’re in luck.

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U.S. Rep. Carl: Fauci investigation is 'not going by the wayside'

In June 2021, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) was among the first elected officials to suggest that then-National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci may have profited financially from his COVID-19 guidance.

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State Rep. Kiel hopes to raise $10 million for Alabama pregnancy crisis centers with legislation

Last month, State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) introduced a bill to offer income tax credits for those who donated to pregnancy resource centers.

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State Sen. Elliott: Orr tourism incentives comments 'hyperbole,' 'not exactly accurate'

Thursday, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) offered a scathing critique of the Jobs Act during a speech on the floor of the Alabama State Senate. During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Orr's colleague State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) was critical of Orr's tack.

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Thousands expected to be fishing for Gulf Coast fun during Mullet Toss 2023

Organizers on the Alabama – Florida line are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the area.

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UAB expanding ER facilities due to high demand; Project will cost $73 million

The University of Alabama Birmingham is about to spend $73 million to expand its emergency room, reportedly due to excessive demand on the hospital’s current facilities.

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State Sen. Arthur Orr: 'I smell a rat' on tourism incentives

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he can “smell a rat” on why new tourism incentives were attached to legislation re-authorizing the Alabama Jobs Act.

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Hammerhead shark washes on shore in Orange Beach

A hammerhead shark washed up Thursday on the shores of Orange Beach.

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AG Marshall ‘disappointed’ in Supreme Court abortion pill ruling

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was disappointed in a decision by the United States Supreme Court on Friday to allow an abortion pill to stay on the market, but “confident the appeals process will reinforce that President Biden lacked the authority to enact a dangerous mail-order abortion regime.”

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Ivey announces resignation of Early Childhood Education Secretary after 'woke' teacher's manual

Governor Kay Ivey has announced the resignation of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) Secretary Barbara Cooper after reviewing a teacher's manual that contained a “woke agenda.”

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U.S. House passes bill to oppose DoE edict forcing schools to allow men to compete in women’s sports; Similar Tuberville-backed bill faces uphill battle in Democrat-led Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a house version of a senate bill proposed by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), which would prevent the U.S. Department of Education from bringing into effect a rule that would force schools to allow biological males in women’s sports.

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Perry County Commission chair Albert Turner, Jr.: Ex-DA’s comments about ballot fraud case dismissal ‘downright shameful'

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. called recent comments by Alabama’s former Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Michael Jackson regarding dismissal of his ballot fraud case “downright shameful” on Thursday.

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15-year-old is sixth suspect arrested in Dadeville shooting; Court documents reveal details

The latest arrest in a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville was that of a 15-year-old from Tuskegee. This sixth arrest was made Thursday evening but the name of the suspect is not being released due to age.

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Alabama's March unemployment rates show slight improvement

Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey's office and the Department of Labor reported March’s unemployment rate, showing slight improvement from February and March 2022.

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Bill to prevent inmates facing additional criminal charges from being paroled passes House

Legislation to prevent the parole of individuals currently facing charges of additional crimes passes Alabama House of Representatives.

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'I can’t get those sounds out of my head': First medic on scene of Dadeville shooting describes 34 minutes of chaos and desperation

Saturday evening started out as a normal shift with Tallapoosa EMS for Alicia Morgan and her son Walker Kelley. But the two couldn’t have imagined what would happen and how many lives in the small town of Dadeville would be changed forever, including their own.

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Election vendor drops lawsuit against True the Vote after voter fraud investigation info revealed online

A lawsuit filed by election vendor Konnech Corporation against True the Vote, Inc., Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips has been dropped after months of gaining national attention over questions about voter integrity.

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Bill banning loitering, panhandling on public roadways clears House of Representatives

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) to prevent loitering or panhandling on roadways.

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‘Game Plan’ package signed into law despite concerns over new tourism incentives

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a package of economic incentives bills on Thursday.

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Tuberville on Trump: ‘He’s going to win this race — We’ve got to have him in there' because 'this place is in trouble'

During an appearance on Fox Business’ "Kudlow," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) predicted that former President Donald Trump would win the presidential election in 2024.

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ALGOP chair Wahl praises Republican legislators for fight against 'woke policies'

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl commended several Republican legislators for sponsoring bills in line with party's mission.

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Testimony reveals ALDOT director wanted to complete Baldwin County bridge before retirement

Testimony in the case of Baldwin County Bridge Company, LLC v. John R. Cooper gave a bit of insight into the motivation of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) director in getting a new bridge built in south Alabama.

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Fourth arrest made in connection to Dadeville shooting; More charges expected soon

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) made a fourth arrest Thursday in connection to the April 15 deadly shooting in Dadeville.

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Advocates rally in support of bill to allow review of specific older inmates sentenced to life under Habitual Felony Offender Act

Advocates of prison reform gathered at the Alabama State House to support a newly-filed bill to allow sentence review for prison inmates sentenced under the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act.

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