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Omnibus bill sends $7.25 million in federal funds to four organizations in Jefferson County

Over $7 million from the new $1.7 trillion federal spending package is going to four projects in Jefferson County.

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Permitless carry starts next week — Here's what you need to know

At the beginning of the new year, eligible Alabamians can carry firearms without having to procure a license.

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Freshman Legislator Focus: Brock Colvin — 'At age 27, I will become the youngest member of the Alabama Legislature'

At 27, State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) will become the youngest member of the Alabama Legislature.

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Only 10 medical cannabis applications received as deadline looms, says Medical Cannabis director John McMillan

Thursday afternoon marks the application deadline for anyone hoping to get in on the medical cannabis business in Alabama.

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Police warn of thieves monitoring Christmas trash for an easy opportunity

With all of the goodies you received this Christmas, comes a lot of trash. There are wrapping paper scraps, gift bags and boxes. But disposing of those items could be an invite for thieves, police say.

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Huntsville nurses walk to work after being stranded on impassible roadways

A social media post is going viral after nurses were seen walking to work Monday after hazardous road conditions left them stranded.

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Pipes freeze, causing flooding at the Alabama State House during Christmas temperature drop

Over the Christmas weekend, many Alabama buildings experienced plumbing issues following below-freezing temperatures that reached single digits. Among them was the home of the state legislature: the Alabama State House.

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'Turf War': Local, federal law enforcement challenged by Birmingham's ever-present gang violence threat

Officers say these groups have turf wars - basically, certain groups can’t enter the space occupied by other groups.

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Limestone Correctional Facility guard charged with smuggling hamburgers, magazines, smartwatches into prison

Another corrections officer at Limestone Correctional Facility has been charged with using his position for personal gain and promoting prison contraband for allegedly smuggling items, including hamburgers, into prison.

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Counties in north Alabama shut down travel as snow, ice cover roadways

Following days of subzero temperatures, an afternoon wintery mix of snow and ice on Monday caused several north Alabama counties to shut down their roads due to treacherous traveling conditions.

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ADEM asks residents to stop dripping faucets after freeze as water utilities struggle to keep up with increased demand

Running a water faucet at a slow drip has been a common way home and business owners have avoided frozen pipes, but it’s now — along with major leaks and other issues — led to a dangerous decrease in water supplies across the state.

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Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger dies unexpectedly

The Autauga County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday the sudden death of Sheriff Joe Sedinger.

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Underground fire continues to burn at Moody landfill

The Moody Fire Department is monitoring a large landfill fire that is causing smoke to fill the air for miles.

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Residents in east Alabama experiencing 'major' water shortage due to low level on Alabama Power lake and 'major' leak

Some people in east Alabama are quickly running out of water, causing panic as utility companies work to respond.

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Some Birmingham flights canceled during deadly winter storm, other flights delayed across the state

As Christmas vacationers depart Alabama airports, they could be faced with flight delays and cancelations due to the severe winter storm that carried extremely low temperatures and icy conditions to many areas of the United States this weekend.

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New Year’s Eve: 10 ways to welcome Alabama into 2023

The start of 2023 is coming this weekend, and if you’re not gathering with friends and family to count down the New Year at home, there are plenty of events throughout the state to attend. Here’s a list of 10 ways to spend New Year’s Eve in Alabama:

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Overdoses overwhelm law enforcement — 'Enough fentanyl off Birmingham streets in 2022 to kill the entire state population of Alabama'

The Department of Homeland Security seized enough fentanyl off of Birmingham streets in 2022 to kill the entire state population of Alabama. Think about that for a minute.

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Deep freeze threatens Selma water supply — 'THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! We must stop as many leaks as possible or we will run out of water'

Selma Mayor James Perkins declared a local state of emergency late Sunday, warning of the possibility the city could run out of water.

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These W.S. Neal Middle School teachers are true 'Jingle Belles'

Recently at a Veterans Day ceremony held at W.S. Neal Middle School in East Brewton, a group of sixth graders took to the stage and entertained the crowd with a perfect rendition of “America the Beautiful.”

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Groundbreaking for Blanket Fort Hope Children’s Home signals beginning of life-saving hope for trafficking survivors

This Christmas, children who have survived sex trafficking can have more hope thanks to a non-profit in Shelby County.

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Watch: KwikLetter creator Jim Hicks discusses app that allows users to send letters to government officials from phone

KwikLetter is an app that allows citizens to deliver printed letters to their public representatives right from their phones.

Montgomery Alabama News
Montgomery on Forbes top 10 list of most affordable cities to buy a home

Montgomery made a Forbes list as the 8th best metropolitan city to buy a home, amongst other cities that have experienced population decline in recent years.

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Political powerhouse for over 50 years continues to impact policy through activism and true love of country and state

It was during a study group in the late 1960s that a newlywed couple had an experience that would change both of their lives and the future of Alabama. Albert Lee and Eunie Smith had only been married a year and for the most part, was an average, young couple, going about their days enjoying life and each other.

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Alabama Supreme Court sides with Baldwin County in dispute with Gulf Shores over one-cent sales tax

The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Gulf Shores City Schools (GSCS) asking for a share of a one-cent sales tax that goes to schools in Baldwin County.

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NPR report finds Matrix paid ABC News reporter to use credentials to give unfavorable coverage to Florida foes

Less than a week after NPR claimed to discover financial connections between a consulting firm representing two Southern power companies and several statewide media outlets, a further report claims there are ties between the same firm and a reporter with ABC News.

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Gov. Kay Ivey visits two Alabama prisons amid continued ADOC drama

Governor Kay Ivey spent the earlier part of the week visiting two Alabama Prisons to demonstrate her appreciation and support for correctional officers and support staff.

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Some inmates at Limestone Correctional facility go without heat, extra blankets as cold front moves in

Some inmates in Limestone Correctional Facility are reportedly enduring the Christmas season without heat or additional blankets.

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