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Jeff Hagood Alabama News
Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors names Hagood chairman after former presiding officer resigns

Following the resignation of its previous chair in February, the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors announced over the weekend that it has selected a new presiding officer.

Tuberville Alabama News
Trump signs executive order on NIL following renewed push from Tuberville

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently applauded President Donald Trump's executive order cracking down on athlete transfers in the NCAA, while also limiting eligibility for collegiate competitors to five seasons.

MARCUS WILLIAMS Alabama News
St. Clair County murderer’s death sentence reinstated after SCOTUS ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit reversed an order vacating the death sentence for Marcus Bernard Williams.

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Jefferson County pharmacist sues Alabama State Board of Pharmacy over ‘pathetic and incompetent’ rule-making process

Emily Pinon, a pharmacist practicing in Jefferson County, sued the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy on Friday over new rules they recently passed regulating the profession.

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University of Alabama moves forward to end DEI- and gender-based programs

The University of Alabama continues to adapt and improve its campus programs, shifting focus from race- and gender-based initiatives to those aimed at serving its broader student population, as part of its compliance with state and federal law. Continuing a clear move away from diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (DEI).

Bobby Singleton Alabama News
'I wish I could answer that': Democrat filibuster not off the table for final week of legislative session

With the Alabama legislature gearing up to meet together for the final three days of the 2026 legislative session, tensions between the House and Senate seem to have calmed down, but a new week can always bring new surprises.

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House set to vote Tuesday on sex ed reform banning contraceptive demonstrations, sexually explicit images

The House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation to significantly alter sex education in the state of Alabama on Tuesday, when lawmakers return for the final week of the 2026 legislative session.

AEA Alabama News
AEA leaves members in the dark as Alabama Policy Institute, Freedom Foundation weigh in on payroll deduction ban bill

The AEA sends out a weekly legislative alert to their members last week the group failed to alert their members of a HB666 impacting education unions but while AEA has declined the opportunity to comment, others have come out in support of the legislation.

I-65 Alabama News
Walmart theft leads to wrong-way high-speed chase down I-65, children abandoned

The Calera Police Department said suspects in a theft at Walmart abandoned two kids after a wrong-way high-speed chase down Interstate 65 Sunday afternoon.

Fairhope meeting Alabama News
Mobile Baykeeper releases report on Baldwin County growth

The Mobile Baykeeper conducted a series of meetings and heard from Baldwin County residents about their concerns.

Barry Moore on Newsmax, 4/3/2026 Alabama News
Barry Moore: Bondi ouster offers 'opportunity' for action on things she missed, including Epstein files

During an appearance on Friday's broadcast of NewsmaxTV's "Wake Up America," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) reacted to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's dismissal last week.

Alex Stein Alabama News
Auburn University’s TPUSA chapter hosts conservative comedian Alex Stein

Auburn University’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted comedian Alex Stein on Tuesday as a part of Turning Point’s “Pick Up The Mic” initiative.

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Former Anniston Medicaid provider sentenced to federal prison for health care fraud and aggravated identity theft

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, alongside the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), announced on Friday the sentencing of an Anniston man on charges of health care fraud and identity theft.

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Gymnast Dee Foster: Black community ‘worse off now than 15 minutes after slavery’ — Blames Obama agenda to ‘liberate debauchery’

The Birmingham Times’ recent list of successful Alabama black women included superstar gymnast Dee Foster, the “first African American gymnast” at the University of Alabama, where she won four SEC championships, 17 All-American titles, and many other awards.

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'An independent's election is the general': ALGOP's Stadthagen rejects argument closing partisan primaries disenfranchises so-called independents

Alabama Republican Party chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently joined "Priority Talk" with Greg Davis to discuss legislation to close the state's primaries. Under current law, Alabama is an open primary state, meaning there is no requirement for an elector to register their party affiliation when registering to vote.

Gadsden shooting Alabama News
Gadsden Police charge teen in Walmart parking lot shooting

The Gadsden Police Department arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of the East Gadsden Walmart.

ALEA State Trooper Alabama News
Four killed in Pike County as driver attempts to elude state trooper

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a quadruple fatal crash in Pike County.

Sam Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan: Lieutenant governor rules change about 'transferring power back to the legislative branch'

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) discussed a rules change clamping down on the appointing and administrative responsibilities of Alabama's Lt. Governor.

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House, Senate pass state standards for local 911 Centers

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday authorizing state intervention on local 911 Centers if they don’t meet certain benchmarks.

crime scene Alabama News
Police respond to shooting at East Gadsden Walmart

The Gadsden Police Department responded to shots fired Saturday in the parking lot of the Walmart in East Gadsden.

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Greensboro man shot, killed after shooting officer identified

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of the man involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greensboro.

Wedowee Utilities Board Alabama News
Wedowee Utilities rebrands with new website, transparency

The Wedowee Utilities Board is making improvements after a newly appointed board and new leadership began sifting through documents and working to get a near-bankrupt utility on track.

Alabama Political News Keith Kelley Alabama News
'Shouldn't be a question': State Sen. Kelley backs bill requiring display of Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools

State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 this week to discuss legislation that recently passed the Alabama Senate requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools.

Anthony Daniels Alabama News
House Minority Leader Daniels drops bill to eliminate tax on overtime after House Dems rail against 'better than nothing' GOP efforts

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) dropped a surprise bill on Thursday, slashing all taxes on overtime pay days after years of feuding with Republican lawmakers over passing legislation that House Democrats believe don’t go far enough.

Adam Smith Alabama News
Butler County Sheriff candidate arrested on theft charge

A candidate for Butler County Sheriff posted on Facebook after being arrested for fourth-degree theft of property.

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
'Prophetic and hilarious': Yarbrough files bill to end payroll deductions for public teachers’ unions once and for all

"I think it's prophetic and hilarious that the bill number is 666 because I think of the NEA, that number, it does come to mind," Yarbrough told 1819 News.

St Clair County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Illegal alien busted hauling 185 pounds of marijuana in tractor trailer, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office says

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) arrested an illegal alien on Interstate 20 in St. Clair County after a Trooper discovered a large load of marijuana during a traffic stop.

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