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Trussville Library board announces decisions on 41 challenged books — 'This is vulgar filth that’s in some of these books and we want them removed'

The Trussville Public Library Board meeting Monday night was packed with over 100 people wishing to speak out about books in the children and teen sections that have caused quite a stir over content some call “sexually explicit” and “inappropriate.”

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Gambling negotiations continue into second half of session

Negotiations between the House and Senate on gambling legislation will continue as the second half of the 2024 legislative session begins on Tuesday.

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Bill would allow ABC Board to own warehouses

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would allow the Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) Board to own warehouses used for holding and distributing alcoholic beverages.

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State Rep. Brown: Expect the House to reject Senate gambling bill

Thus far, members from the Alabama House of Representatives have been tepid at best in their reactions to a Senate-passed version of gambling legislation passed earlier this month. State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) is pessimistic about its prospects when the Alabama Legislature returns from its break earlier today.

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Read Freely Alabama to stage protest in Trussville; Group makes ‘urgent call’ to support Trussville Library’s LGBT and racial justice books

A group who claims people asking for some children’s and teen’s books to be moved are “transphobic, homophobic and racist,” are asking for supporters to come out to the Trussville Library Monday night.

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Mobile County farmer celebrates grand opening of on-site retail store

Over 1,500 people came to Grand Bay over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of 4-Bulls retail store at Mason Hills Farm.

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More teens expected on roadways during Spring Break; ALEA offers safety tips

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is offering safety tips this Spring Break with its fourth annual “Think Smart Before You Start” campaign.

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Statehouse battle looms over pharmacy bill tax; Sponsor, pharmacists push back against 'misinformation'

Although it has not gotten nearly the attention that gambling, ethics, school choice or divisive concepts have thus far in the 2024 legislative session, a behind-the-scenes fight is being waged between pharmacists and the business community over House Bill 238 (HB238).

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ALGOP selects Patrick Pinkston for 19th Judicial Circuit seat

The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee recently selected Elmore County District Judge Patrick Pinkston to be its nominee for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Place 1. 

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John Rogers officially resigns his seat in Alabama House of Representatives after guilty plea

Embattled former State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has officially turned in his resignation from the Alabama House of Representatives after agreeing to plead guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges.

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ALDOT opens new ‘online news hub’

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials announced ALDOTNews.com, an online news hub launched today by ALDOT on Monday.

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Mobile Chamber launches rideshare app for workforce

MoGo Rideshare is now available in the city of Mobile to get people to work and work training events.

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Gun control advocate John Mellencamp performs in Birmingham April 12

Gun control advocate John Mellencamp brings his 2024 tour to the Birmingham Jefferson Community Complex on Friday, April 12.

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Trump praises 'very nice' Katie Britt SOTU response in Ohio rally — 'Liberals didn't like it very much, I guess'

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday touted U.S. Sen. Katie Britt's (R-Montgomery) recent Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

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Media meltdown over Tuberville calling Democrats 'satanic' — 'I mean every word'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently offered a theory that has sent Democrats and liberal media outlets into a meltdown.

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State Sen. Elliott continues call for more accountability for institutions infiltrated by 'leftist woke' ideology: 'It’s not going to work here in Alabama'

Whether it’s the Alabama Department of Archives and History, local libraries or Space Camp, State Sen. Chris Elliott said it’s vital Republicans push back on liberal ideology invading Alabama’s institutions.

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Humorous meme with serious Easter message spreading on Alabama social media

Alabama folks are using social media to spread a humorous meme with a serious Easter message.

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Florence PD forms non-profit to foster relationships with community members

The Florence Police Department is taking community policing to the next level with a new community-driven organization.

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Report: Medicaid expansion would increase program’s revenue shortfall for Alabama hospitals

Expanding Medicaid in Alabama would double hospitals' Medicaid revenue shortfalls, the equivalent of about 5,160 hospital jobs.

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State Rep. Whitt honors two U.S. Army aviators who crashed in Harvest with memorial marker

State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) is honoring Tennessee National Guard chief warrant officers Daniel Wadham of Joelton, Tenn., and Danny Randolph of Murfreesboro, Tenn., with a memorial marker on Highway 53.

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Sky is the limit for Foley flight school instructor and his students

When Corey Kirkwood visited Lightning Aviation in Foley for the first time in 2016, he was looking for a job moving airplanes. He had no idea that in just a few years, he would become a lead flight instructor. Now, his ventures have taken him and his students to a place where the sky is the limit.

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Cajun cook-off in Mobile March 23 benefits Child Advocacy Center

‘Downtown Cajun Cook-off ‘in Mobile’s Cathedral Square on Saturday, March 23. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Aderholt defends Capitol Hill effort to rein in TikTok: 'If you had thousands of spy balloons all over the United States, we would be very upset'

During this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) discussed the need for Congress' proactive approach on dealing with the TikTok issue.

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ABBA tribute ‘MANIA’ comes to Mobile’s Saenger April 3

The ABBA tribute band ‘MANIA’ performs on April 3 at Mobile's Saenger Theatre. It is the 25th anniversary of MANIA.

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Hyundai begins offering Montgomery workers subsidized child care amid UAW unionization push

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) officials announced on Friday the company would begin offering up to $150 per month child care subsidies to workers at their Montgomery plant. 

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'Politically motivated attack': American Library Association's state chapter decries Prattville library director firing

The Alabama Library Association (ALLA) has weighed in on the recent firing of Autauga-Prattville Public Library Director Andrew Foster, calling it a “travesty that should frighten every Alabama resident.”

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Scammer targeting victims with lost pets, Hoover Police say

Victimizing those already hurting is the plan for one scammer, Hoover Police warn.

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