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Tommy Tuberville becomes founding member of Make America Healthy Again Caucus, plans to ‘make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care’

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to join the upcoming Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in forming the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus.

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Court documents: Former pastor texted 'I want to f*** you' to undercover agent he thought was young teen before traveling to meet

New details in a sting bringing down a former pastor were revealed in a court deposition.

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Alabama's congressional delegation backs bill to avoid federal government shutdown

The House passed a short-term spending bill on Friday to fund the government until March.

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ADPH launches 'For Every Body' exercise and diet campaign 'with emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion'

The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching the "For Every Body" campaign to push its Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan, which was developed “with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

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Alabama’s November unemployment rate up, labor force participation unchanged

Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in November, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden.

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Tuberville: Congress does not deserve a raise – 'We don't give people a better life'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently slammed congressional efforts to give U.S. lawmakers a raise as the government scrambles to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to continue funding the government and avoid a shutdown.

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Tuberville on mystery drones: ‘Just tell the American people — Quit being secretive about this’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently expressed frustration with the Biden administration for being tight-lipped about the rash of unidentified drone sightings over New York, New Jersey and neighboring states.  

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Tickets on sale for Tracy Lawrence at Mobile’s Saenger Theater in March

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence comes to Mobile's Saenger Theater on March 13, 2025.

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Mexican national arrested with 11 kilos of meth in Baldwin County

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seized a large amount of drugs during a special operations traffic stop late Tuesday.

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Terri Sewell trots out Democrat talking point on ‘co-President’ Elon Musk to bash House GOP on CR

President-elect Donald Trump and “co-President” Elon Musk are responsible for House Republicans abandoning an earlier version of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Trump-backed CR fails in House, supported by Alabama Republican members

A government-funding continuing resolution backed by President-elect Donald Trump failed to pass the House on Thursday.

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Marine on board NAS Pensacola charged after escort found dead in Mobile pond

U.S. Marine Willie Ellington is facing first-degree murder and possession of child pornography after a bizarre case spanning two states.

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Montgomery attorney wins not guilty verdict on charge for January 6 defendant

J6 defendants are still going on trial in DC court for the Jan. 6 protect 'Stop the Steal." Montgomery attorney Melissa Issak won a jury verdict for her client.

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Alabama’s red snapper season closes December 31

The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will close the state’s 2024 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Tuesday, December 31. 

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Tuberville: Congress needs a 'clean CR' or 'just shut the government down'

Congress should pass a clean continuing resolution or “just shut the government down,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Where are they? Members of Alabama's congressional delegation mum on government funding continuing resolution

Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation has been silent so far on their position on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. 

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'This 1,500+ page monstrosity': Carl, Moore oppose U.S. House continuing resolution spending bill

Congress should consider a “clean” spending bill instead of the omnibus bill being considered in the House, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Former Baldwin County deputy claims discrimination over 'Christian Facebook posts'; Sheriff Lowery cries foul

A federal lawsuit against the Baldwin County Sheriff claims religious discrimination and retaliation.

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Second annual 'Girls Day at the Capitol' attracts young women from around the state

he Second Annual “Girl’s Day at the Capitol,” hosted by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Ali Mims, brought 100 girls from 6th grade to 12th to the Capitol complex.

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Montgomery's Jackson Hospital begins diverting some cardiac patients to other hospitals

Jackson Hospital recently began diverting some cardiac patients to other hospitals.

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Katie Britt calls for 'clean, stand-alone' government-funding bill

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke out against a 1,547-page spending deal released just days ahead of a funding deadline.

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Tuberville slams ‘absolutely ridiculous’ spending in new bill to avoid Friday government shutdown

A recently-released government funding bill is filled with too much frivolous spending, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Dale Strong unveils space transportation legislation

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) introduced legislation on Wednesday to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. 

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'The Grinches among us are still trying to steal Christmas': State Sen. Weaver announces bill making 'porch piracy' a felony in Alabama

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) has re-filed legislation taking on "porch pirates" in the next legislative session by making stealing packages or other items from someone else's porch a felony.

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Troy University chancellor Jack Hawkins for Governor? ‘I’ve been encouraged to run’

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University chancellor for over 35 years, said on Monday he’d received encouragement from some to run for governor in 2026.

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AG Marshall backs Louisiana in fighting injunction on Ten Commandments law

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined a brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals defending a recently blocked Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms.

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Former pastor, son of late Alabama justice, arrested for traveling to meet a child for sex

The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force arrested former pastor James Gorman Houston in connection to a child sex sting.

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