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Huntsville considers zoning options in 'measured' approach toward allowing medical marijuana dispensaries

Like several other cities in Alabama, Huntsville is looking into allowing medical cannabis dispensaries, but not without first carefully considering zoning options.

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DOJ charges Alabama with discriminating against disabilities over psychiatric treatment facilities for children in foster care

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) notified the State of Alabama on Wednesday of findings that indicate the state’s foster care system violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Huntsville middle school teacher under fire for drag queen performances

A Huntsville middle school teacher has come under fire for appearing in non-school-related functions dressed in drag and reading suggestive books to children.

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FBI looks for friends, relatives of Alabama man in case of unidentified victim of Long Island serial killer

Investigators with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are looking for relatives of a long-deceased man who they think might help them solve the case of a New York serial killer.

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Parents file complaint against Madison City Schools over 'LGBTQ+ pride' flags

A group of Madison City School parents has lodged a complaint against the Board of Education, claiming the school allowed the promotion of LGBTQ+ materials during school activities and school hours.

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Houston County approves federal relief funding for nonprofits

The Houston County Commission approved federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for local nonprofits and a new industrial site Tuesday.

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Audio recording shows Birmingham Water Works warned of billing issues in December

A former Birmingham Water Works employee released an audio recording of herself warning general manager Michael Johnson of potential billing issues in December.

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Alabama hopes to match last year’s record ‘zero fatalities’ deer hunting season

In the 2021-22 season, there were zero fatalities due to hunting accidents

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Cato Institute gives Kay Ivey 'D' rating in fiscal policy score, third-worst for Republican governors

The Cato Institute released its 2022 fiscal policy report card on America’s governors, which gives Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey a "D" rating.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin blames city's flooding issues on climate change, racism

Flash flooding can be a big problem for metropolitan areas with poor drainage, but mayor Randall Woodfin believes climate change and systemic racism have made it a much worse issue for the city of Birmingham.

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Report: Fewer than 50% of education students pass PRAXIS test on first try in Alabama

With Alabama continually ranking low in education, a recent report by the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services shows the problem may stem from how public universities prepare future teachers for the classroom.

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Alabama's climatologist says hurricane data shows different story, despite 'fear-mongering' climate change agenda

While politicians and the national media tie destruction caused by Hurricane Ian to climate change, Alabama's climatologist is uncovering the truth with real data.

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Autopsy reports inconclusive about cause, manner of death of girl found in shallow grave in Springville

Authorities still have questions following the results of an autopsy report performed on the body of a missing Florida woman who was found in a shallow grave in St. Clair County in April. 

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Court order obtained against Hyundai and Kia auto parts manufacturer for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) obtained a federal court order against a Hyundai and Kia auto parts manufacturer in Alabama on Tuesday, claiming the company is violating child labor laws. 

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'Extremely racist and divisive': House Minority Leader denounces Tuberville's comments

The Alabama political scene continues to hammer away at Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s statements at a Nevada Trump rally on Saturday.

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Pro-abortion rally held in Huntsville as city leader touts effort to flout state ban

A group of pro-abortion demonstrators gathered in Huntsville on Saturday to join in the “Women’s Wave” day of events taking place in cities around the country to protest abortion restrictions ahead of the midterm elections.

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Alabama media, Democrats misquote Tuberville to bolster racism accusations

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) found himself the target of an onslaught of accusations of racism following comments he made at a political rally staged by former President Donald Trump over the weekend.

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State Sen. Orr: ABC board giving landlords 'sweetheart' leasing deals; Says board member once offered him deal

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has been fighting to get the state out of retail alcohol sales, but he said he'd faced stiff opposition from the landlords who lease their properties to the ABC board.

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Merrill predicts voter turnout as high as 50%, feeling good about Republicans in November

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said he predicts voter turnout will be between 45% to 50% of registered voters for the general election in November, which would total around 1.64 million to 1.84 million people voting in the state.

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Attorney hired in case of Elmore inmate beating on top of prison chapel

An Alabama inmate who claims to have been assaulted by a prison guard has retained attorneys for his case against the officer.

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Department of Veterans Affairs pushes 'equity and inclusion' during diversity week

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) kicked off diversity week with a mass email containing a video boasting the benefits of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

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Chronic wasting disease creates problems for Alabama deer processors

As deer season approaches in Alabama, deer meat processors are preparing to face new challenges this year due to chronic wasting disease.

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Houston County considers participating in state’s ‘one-time post-election audit’

The Houston County Commission will decide Tuesday whether to agree to participate in a limited voting audit after the general election in November. 

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AG Steve Marshall: Using race to redraw district maps 'unconstitutional'

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case over Alabama's recent redrawing of its congressional districts. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has been arguing for the state to keep its new map based on 2020 census data, while the plaintiffs say it violates the Voting Rights Act and should be invalid due to racial gerrymandering.

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Local resident urges archeologists to investigate land feature, discovers 1,400-year-old canal in Gulf Shores

A coastal Alabama resident urged researchers to examine a strange landscape feature near Mobile Bay. They found a 1,400-year-old canal.

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Trial set for high profile case in which woman's body was found buried behind Hueytown house

The man charged in connection to a body found buried behind a house in Hueytown will go to trial on Jan. 9, 2023, over three years after the death.

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Alabama native Gregg Phillips vindicated following arrest of election company CEO found to have ties with China

The CEO of an election worker management company was recently arrested due, in part, to the investigative efforts of an Alabama man.

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