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Congress advances bill to cement right to same-sex marriage, 47 Republicans vote in favor

The United States House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of legislation that would federally codify the right to same-sex marriage.

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Mobile County Schools stepping up with new awareness campaign in midst of violence crisis

It’s a new awareness campaign targeted at schools, where violence among young people can be a problem.

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U.S. Rep. Palmer has dust-up with Democrat chairwoman over photo of unborn infant grasping hand of physician during an in-utero surgery

Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) had a run-in with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), the chairwoman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, during a hearing responding to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that overturned the abortion-legalizing decision Roe v. Wade.

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State Rep. Brown: Lottery, sports and casino gaming can be separate votes

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Tuesday, Brown said a renewed effort in the new quadrennium was possible.

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Alabama 4-H centers offering summer events across the state

Alabama 4-H centers will be open and running this summer for Alabama kids to attend summer camps, day camps, and other community events.

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Mike Clardy is new director of communication for Alabama Extension System

Mike Clardy takes over as head of communication for Alabama Cooperate Extension System. He previously worked in communications for Auburn University and was a newscaster in South Texas.

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North Alabama man pleads not guilty to double murder of brother and father

34-year-old Matthew Edward Garren was arrested on April 30, 2022, and later charged with two counts of murder in the death of his brother and father.

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Two men escape 60-mile, multi-agency police chase after stealing car at gunpoint

Police from multiple agencies chased two individuals suspected of armed auto robbery almost 60 miles on Monday before losing them both in Birmingham, according to Carol Robinson of AL.com.

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Sankey's SEC Media Days message: SEC does not react to change, it causes it

The Southeastern Conference is a step ahead the rest of college football when it comes to building super conferences. And the SEC will not resort to being reactionary when other conference attempt to strengthen their footprints.

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Body found in Prattville storage unit believed to be missing woman, 2 charged with corpse abuse

Autauga County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) charged two men with corpse abuse after finding a body in a storage unit in Prattville.

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Palmer announces 2022 U.S. Service Academy Appointments

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) is proud to announce that 14 students from Alabama’s Sixth District have been accepted to United States Service Academies. They will continue their education at one of the Service Academies and subsequently serve at least five years in the U.S. military.

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COVID-19 cases on the rise again

Preliminary data suggests that the BA.5 subvariant is more infectious than previous subvariants. It also appears to cause milder sickness, although hospital numbers and deaths due to COVID-19 have increased over the last several weeks.

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Former Auburn NCAA championship swimmer Maggie Bowen slams UPenn's Lia Thomas 'Woman of the Year' nomination

Former Auburn University nine-time NCAA champion swimmer Maggie Bowen told FNC's "Fox & Friends" on Monday that she took issue with the nomination.

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ALGOP chair Wahl blames negative campaigning, lack of media coverage for low voter turnout

"That was probably the most disappointing thing this cycle, was just the voter turnout, the voter turnout numbers," Wahl said.

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Members of Alabama's former Secretary of State file lawsuit

A lawsuit filed against Regions Financial Corp. alleges that bank holding company mismanaged a charitable trust named for a former Alabama secretary of state — charging exorbitant fees and steering scholarship money to children of the trust board members.

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Prosecutors: Teen charged in 5 murders was aggressive before

New court documents allege an Alabama teen accused of killing five family members was aggressive toward his relatives before the 2019 killings.

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After overturning of Roe, Alabama DHR addresses adoption process

Adoption has continued to be a significant discussion in the state after the striking down of Roe V. Wade.

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Stakeholders express concerns with cannabis rules

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission held a public hearing on Thursday where stakeholders and citizens were allowed to express their opinions on the proposed rules for the Alabama cannabis industry.

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Alabama Congressman supports legislation for veterans exposed to toxins

“I understand the necessity of delivering on our responsibility to honor the sacrifices of our servicemembers and care for them when they return home, and this bill helps us fulfill that responsibility. I thank my colleagues on the House Veterans Affairs Committee for their hard work on this legislation,” said Rep. Moore.

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Medical Cannabis Commission director John McMillan says 'best case' late 2023 for product availability

Although the legislature voted to make so-called medical cannabis available in May 2021, Alabamians will still have to wait a bit until cannabis products are available for legal use.

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World Games close with a celebration at Protective Stadium

Heat and hospitality. How’s that for a quick summation of 10 days in July in Birmingham, Alabama with the world in town for the 11th edition of the World Games?

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Netherlands plays Belgium for yet another World Games Korfball championship

The minimum goal, at least for the Belgium Korfball team coming into the World Games in Birmingham, was to make the gold medal game. The Belgium did just that on Saturday with a down-to-the-wire 19-18 win Chinese Taipei. Now the hard part starts. Next up is the Netherlands.

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Canada claims another World Games gold medal in lacrosse

Once again, Birmingham showed up to support lacrosse. Once again, Canada spoiled the party by securing the gold medal. This time, the Canadian women’s lacrosse team saved its best for last with a decisive fourth quarter in a 14-12 victory over the U.S. before more a noisy crowd of 2,000 at PNC Field on the UAB campus.

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U.S. wins Flying Disc gold medal at World Games

“Luckily nothing was in my mind,” said Williams, who was tracking down what became a perfectly placed throw by teammate Grant Lindsley. “I just saw the disc and it was go catch it. Luckily, in those moments, for me at least, it’s a simple game of catch.” Catch it he did, giving the U.S. a 13-11 World Games win over Australia in the Flying Disc gold medal game in front of an overflow crowd at John Carroll High’s football stadium. It touched off a wild celebration in the South end zone and created a memory that will last a lifetime.

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Thompson Square, Velcro Pygmies and more set to play at Franklin County Watermelon Festival

The Franklin County Watermelon Festival announced its 2022 lineup.

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World's Longest Yard Sale coming to Alabama in August

The World’s Longest Yard Sale is coming to Alabama. 

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Lightning safety during summer months

With the warmer weather come thunderstorms, and thunderstorms come with lightning.

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