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Opelika High School Alabama News
Opelika High School on lockdown after 'possible external threat'; Students, faculty safe

The Opelika High School is still on lockdown over an hour after law enforcement responded to the school after the School Resource Officer called the police over a “possible external threat.”

Kamarie Holland Alabama News
Condemned murderer of five-year-old Kamarie Holland appealing sentence on taxpayer's dime

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland in 2021, is appealing his death sentence imposed on him by a jury earlier this year.

Kent Davis Alabama News
ADVA commissioner Kent Davis defends actions after Ivey calls for his ‘immediate removal’

Outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis defended his actions to board members on Monday after Gov. Kay Ivey recently called for his “immediate removal.”

Town Hall Fairhope Alabama News
'They're going to come after us in ways you cannot fathom': U.S. Rep. Moore, AG Marshall hope Trump victory changes course for Title IX, immigration policy

Attorney General Steve Marshall was in Baldwin County on Monday for town hall meetings on Title IX and immigration.

Bingo Alabama News
Pelham City Council declines to punish businesses allegedly offering illegal gambling

Members of the Pelham City Council unanimously on Monday declined to revoke the business licenses of two bars allegedly offering illegal gambling to customers.

Safe Haven Baby Box Gadsden Alabama News
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.

Sylacauga Alabama News
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.

gary palmer Alabama News
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.

Sand in my boots fest Alabama News
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.

Michael Sullivan Alabama News
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.

Squatted Truck. Alabama News
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.

Tuberville Alabama News
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.

Kent Davis, Kay Ivey Alabama News
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.

Katie Britt Alabama News
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.

Rich Lusk Alabama News
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.

Trump boat parade 2024. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
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.

Daryl Bailey Alabama News
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).

Vote Here sign voting election by Erica Thomas Alabama News
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.

Constitutional Carry Permitless Carry firearm gun Alabama News
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.

Vivek Ramaswamy Alabama News
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.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'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.

Lawrence Battiste Alabama News
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.

Mel Showers Alabama News
Legendary Mobile news anchor Mel Showers dies at 78

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

Hurricane Alabama News
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.

Birmingham City Council Alabama News
'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.

Ivey824 Alabama News
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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