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Alabama's 10th Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Athens

A Safe Haven Baby Box has been installed in Athens, thanks to the Farmer's Federation of Limestone County and the Home Builders Association of Limestone County.

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The Atlantic finds effort to recruit Haitian migrants to Sylacauga, downplays concerns as 'panic,' 'conspiracy theories'

"The invasion that wasn't," wrote Elaina Plott Calabro, a Tuscaloosa native and Yale graduate, as the headline for her nearly 4,000-word piece for The Atlantic on the news of Haitian resettlement in Sylacauga.

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Two Republican congressmen rumored to challenge U.S. Rep. Palmer's GOP policy chairmanship

U.S. Rep Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) may have to face opposition for the first time in two terms, as several Republican congressmen are rumored to be coming for his spot as the House Republican Policy chairman.

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Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Festival to feature Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, other big names; Pre-registration underway

The Morgan Wallen Sand in My Boots Festival announced the 2025 lineup on Monday, previewing a long list of hot artists from 3 Doors Down to Post Malone.

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SBVA’s Ken Rollins accuses Ivey, staff of blocking him from attending special-called meeting virtually

The Governor’s office isn’t allowing State Board of Veterans Affairs members to attend Tuesday’s special-called meeting virtually or by phone, according to SBVA member Ken Rollins.

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Innocent bystander shot inside Hayley’s Bar; Mobile Police make arrest

A downtown Mobile bar was the scene of a shooting late Sunday after police said an innocent bystander was shot and injured.

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Squatted truck ban coming back for the 2025 legislative session

State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport) will try again in the 2025 legislative session to regulate the height of squatted trucks in Alabama.

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Tuberville warns Obama, Pelosi, Schumer will be calling the shots in Harris-Walz administration

Tuberville told Roger Stone, a former Nixon campaign operative and Trump ally, that he considered the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential pairing the worst possible selection for Democrats.

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South Alabama Veterans Council opposes Ivey’s removal of ADVA commissioner Kent Davis

The South Alabama Veterans Council said on Saturday they still support Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis.

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Katie Britt predicts massive wins for Alabama in possible second Trump administration – 'People respond to strength'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) on Friday gave a hopeful prognostication for Alabama’s future in the case of another Donald Trump presidency should he win the presidential election coming up in a few short weeks.

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Birmingham pastor Rich Lusk: What does the Bible actually say about immigration?

Christians are commanded to love their neighbor, but Birmingham pastor Rich Lusk said Christian kindness has been exploited to guilt American evangelicals into accepting mass immigration to the detriment of their communities.

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Election season enthusiasm on display at 2024 Baldwin County Republicans' Trump Boat parade (Slideshow)

This year's second Trump boat parade through the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) was a success on Saturday.

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Retired Montgomery County DA Daryl Bailey joins Faulkner University

Faulkner University announced on Friday that Daryl Bailey is joining the school as Director of Admissions and External Affairs at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (JSL).

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Baldwin County Probate Judge preparing for high turnout in general election

Baldwin County has seen unprecedented growth over the past 10 years, leading election officials to make changes. As the 2024 general election approaches, preparations are underway in hopes that voting will go smoothly.

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State Sen. Elliott says 'no chance' of permitless carry repeal in 2025

Recently, the mayors of Alabama's biggest cities have made overtures about repealing the state's permitless "constitutional" carry law, which was passed by the legislature in 2022.

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Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorses Caroleene Dobson for Congress

The Caroleene Dobson for Congress campaign announced on Friday that former presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has endorsed her candidacy for Alabama’s second congressional district seat.

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'The joke is on them': Katie Britt sounds off on media reaction to Trump 'fantastically attractive' comment about her

Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump discussed how he was confronted with the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which posed issued to IVF clinics throughout the state and was used by Democrats to attack Republicans.

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Lawrence Battiste throws name in hat for Mobile mayor

Former Mobile Public Safety Director Lawrence Battiste announced his run for Mobile mayor, according to WKRG.

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Legendary Mobile news anchor Mel Showers dies at 78

Mel Showers, a beloved television news anchor in Mobile has died. He was 78.

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ALDOT sending second crew deployed to Florida hurricane recovery

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is sending a second crew to Florida to assist in recovery from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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'We cannot legislate morality': Birmingham Council promises to deliver justice following deadly mass shooting

The leadership of the Birmingham City Council, along with Public Safety Chair LaTonya Tate, responded to the Sept. 21, Five Points South mass shooting, saying enough is enough.

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Ivey calls for ‘immediate removal’ of ADVA commissioner Kent Davis, board to meet again on Tuesday

Governor Kay Ivey called another State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) on Friday to immediately remove outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis.

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Labor force participation in September unchanged at 57.5%, unemployment up to 2.9%

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden announced on Friday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for September held steady at 57.5%. 

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U.S. Rep. Strong seeking answers for Biden's 'irresponsibly focused funding' in wake of hurricane damage

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently joined other Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee in demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security for poorly prioritizing federal funds in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Former Homeland Security agent discusses human trafficking in Baldwin County

Retired Homeland Security special agent Angelo Fermo spoke to Eagle Forum Baldwin County about human trafficking and what he has witnessed.

Derrick Dearman Alabama News
‘Justice has been served’: State carries out lethal injection of man who massacred five

On Thursday evening, The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) successfully carried out the lethal injection execution of Derrick Dearman, who was convicted of murdering five of his girlfriend's relatives with an axe and gun.

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FBI arrests Athens man for allegedly hacking SEC’s X account to post about Bitcoin

An Alabama man was arrested by the FBI on Thursday in Athens on charges related to the January hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s social media account on X.

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