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Plaintiff attorney in COVID vaccine lawsuit: 2021 Alabama religious, medical exemptions law 'not really worth the paper that it is written on'

Fairhope attorney Brian Dasinger, who represents plaintiffs in federal litigation against Mobile shipbuilder Austal USA and Spanish Fort nursing home Westminister Village for not honoring religious vaccine mandate exemption, dismissed the efficacy of the 2021 law.

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Environmental groups sue Alabama Power over coal ash in Mobile River floodplain

Environmental groups are suing Alabama Power over the storing of coal ash on the banks of the Mobile River.

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Montgomery County judge eliminates bond for more accused criminals

Accused criminals in Montgomery County may soon be able to avoid jail time while awaiting trial thanks to a recent administrative order aimed at reforming the bond system.

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'A win for religious liberty': AHSAA changes rules to consider faith-based requests following Oakwood Adventist basketball controversy

In what's being hailed as a victory for the First Amendment, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has updated its rules to accommodate religious requests following controversy over a group of students being compelled to choose between the tenets of their faith and a state basketball tournament.

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Hewitt-Trussville High School principal put on administrative leave after 'death notebook' – 'We dodged a bullet'

The principal at Hewitt-Trussville High School, Tim Salem, has been put on administrative leave after it was discovered he did not report a death list made by a student nearly a year ago.

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Houston County approves property tax increase

Houston County Commissioners approved a property tax increase benefitting the Houston County Healthcare Authority on Monday.

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UAB study: Type 2 diabetes diagnosis almost doubled among kids during pandemic

The rate of new Type 2 diabetes cases almost doubled among children in Alabama during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study conducted by UAB.

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ALEA Driver License Division under 'statewide network outage' – 'Not related to the new LEADS system'

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Driver License Division is currently experiencing a statewide network outage.

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State Education Superintendent Mackey's name removed from controversial 'sexual education' campaign board – 'Never notified of the ex officio appointment'

State Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has requested his name and image be removed from the Alabama Campaign for Adolescent Sexual Health’s list of board members following controversy over the group’s promotion of inappropriate education materials.

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Alabama prisons faced with inmate work strikes around the state

Inmates at all major Alabama prisons are refusing to work.

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Alabama watches as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida — How to prepare

Hurricane Ian is expected to impact East Alabama, per the latest updates.

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Trussville residents, leaders pushing for change after 'death notebook' controversy sheds light on policy failures

Outraged parents in Trussville are planning to gather at the next city council meeting to address issues following the discovery of a “death notebook” that was kept from them for nearly a year.

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Birmingham Police: Male shot after pointing gun at officer

Police said a Birmingham Police Department (BPD) officer shot an armed man on Saturday while responding to a call on the city's west side.

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Which of the top 10 Alabama high schools spend the most on students and impose highest property taxes?

Alabama is home to 565 public high schools, each ranging from under 400 students to almost 3,000.

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Back in the Bird: Alabama air racing team participates for 18th year in Reno Air Races

Sanders Aviation's Big Red Racing Team is back safely in Alabama after a tragic at the Reno Air Races this month.

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Federal judge orders Alabama to secure all evidence from failed Miller execution

A federal judge has ordered the state of Alabama to preserve records, supplies, and other evidence from a failed execution that was called off after officials struggled to find a vein.

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Cherokee County SRO, Spring Garden student recognized for saving girl's life at football game

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office presented two life-saving awards Friday after a deputy and a student saved a girl’s life during a football game on Aug. 26.

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State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey, ADPH's Scott Harris connected to radical 'sexual education' organization

Comprehensive sexual education has been at the center of the cultural discussion within public education, and Alabama is no exception.

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Crossville High homecoming queen hands over title and crown to classmate with cerebral palsy

If you are looking for a glimmer of hope for humanity, you have come to the right place. There is a story in Dekalb County that will surely inspire.

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Enterprise vet gets key to the city for jumping into burning house to save neighbors

A local Army veteran was honored by the city of Enterprise last week for his role in saving two women from a house fire recently.

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Opelika author's debut novel features Alabama charm and Southern style

Opelika native, former real estate agent and Dothan elementary Spanish teacher Anessa Sewell Kent is about to release her debut novel, “The Bitter and the Sweet,” a Character-driven historical fiction drama set in 20th-century Alabama.

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Shoals Salvation Army preps for busy holiday season as inflation drives greater need

The Salvation Army in the Shoals area is anticipating one of its busiest holiday seasons yet as inflation drives up need for assistance.

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NIL collectives scrutinized by Tuberville, Manchin

Over a year ago, the NCAA revised its guidelines to allow student-athletes to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). Now U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) are on a fact-finding quest to learn how to best craft legislation to regulate NIL collectives.

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Report: ADOC officer placed on leave after caught on camera beating inmate, has a record of potential abuses

An Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) correctional officer was placed on leave after what reports say was potentially a fight with an inmate.

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Houston County considering property tax increase

Houston County Commissioners will consider passing a property tax increase at their next meeting on Monday at the request of the Houston County Healthcare Authority to benefit Southeast Health.

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Alabama halts scheduled execution last minute — 'Veins could not be accessed'

After a lengthy and time-crunched process attempting to execute Alan Eugene Miller, the State called off lethal injection because officials struggled to find a vein.

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Pew Research Center: Christians will be minority within decades – Alabama faith leader responds

America was founded on Christian principals, but the number of people practicing Christianity may soon fall into the minority if current trends continue.

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