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'Murder is already illegal, but they're still killing people': Palmer rejects efforts to make Birmingham shooting about guns

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) reacted to Saturday's shooting that killed four and reportedly wounded at least 17 others.

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State Rep. Estes pleads ‘not guilty’ to domestic violence charge

State Rep.Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) pleaded not guilty in Marion County District Court to a domestic violence charge on Wednesday.

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BLM activists challenge Albertville's 'discriminatory' code enforcement, plan meeting to inform Haitian migrants how to deal with ICE, police

Dunston’s rhetoric toward the city and those concerned with immigration has been highly critical, accusing Albertville of being “deeply rooted white supremacy” and Transitioning Today Tomorrow — formerly Concerned for Albertville — of being “racist and xenophobic.”

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville says Biden-Harris admin 'riding the fence' with Israel support — 'It's going to get them beat at the polls'

During a Thursday appearance on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) weighed in on the ongoing war between Israel and Iranian terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

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State, DOJ move to eliminate majority of 2015 anti-abuse provisions imposed on Tutwiler Prison

After more than nine years of Department of Justice oversight of Julia Tutwiler Prison in Wetumpka, the DOJ joined the state of Alabama motioning to drop most of the mandatory provisions placed on the Alabama Department of Corrections in a 2015 settlement.

Montgomery Chamber Alabama News
Montgomery Area Chamber asks state to place MPS under ‘state control’ again after superintendent resigns

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and some city and county elected officials asked the Montgomery County Board of Education on Thursday to try to bring back outgoing Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown.

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Alabama ranked 7th in nation for education freedom

The Heritage Foundation ranked Alabama seventh in the nation in its 2024 edition of the Education Freedom Report Card released recently.

Roy Burgess Alabama News
Life sentence upheld for man convicted in 1993 murder he committed as a teen

The Morgan County Circuit Court again sentenced Burgess to life without parole.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey joins call to push U.S. Senate to pass Antisemitism Awareness Act — 'There is no place for antisemitism in America, plain and simple'

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a joint letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), calling on him to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which would expand the definition of antisemitism used in federal anti-discrimination laws in education.

Birmingham-Southern College Alabama News
Miles College purchases Birmingham-Southern College campus

Miles College and Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) have signed a purchase agreement for BSC’s 192-acre campus.

Will Ainsworth at Oak Hollow Farm, Fairhope, Ala. 9/24/2024 Alabama News
Ainsworth vows to reject federal money that would encourage Haitian resettlement in Alabama

During remarks given at the monthly meeting of the Point Clear Republican Women at Oak Hollow Farm on Tuesday, Ainsworth reiterated the sentiment expressed in the letter and insisted further details were needed from the Biden administration about the CHNV program.

Tracy Honea Albertville Alabama News
Albertville Mayor Honea shoots down concern over his business practices during Haitian migrant influx

Local officials across Alabama are facing heightened scrutiny as concerns mount over the recent influx of Haitian migrants.

Mobile City Council Alabama News
'Jesus wasn't from America': Mobile council members respond to migrant concerns

A Mobile resident voiced concerns Tuesday with how council members react to citizens who come forward with concerns.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville criticizes reactions to Birmingham mass shooting — 'We need to fund the police'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday condemned the “devastating” shooting over the weekend in Birmingham that claimed the lives of four people while criticizing the Democratic policies that have led to a deterioration of law enforcement across the United States.

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National Federation of Independent Business endorses Dobson in AL-2

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed Alabama’s second congressional district Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson Wednesday.

Tuberville511 Alabama News
Tuberville drops hold of Defense Secretary Austin aide’s promotion to four-star general

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) dropped his objection to Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's nomination to four-star general on Tuesday.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile Mayor Stimpson announces he will not seek re-election

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election to a fourth term in 2025.

steve marshall Alabama News
Marshall, 21 AGs call for ‘immediate retraction and correction’ from pediatric group’s ‘gender-affirming care’ policy: ‘Medical experimentation on children’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 21 other attorneys general called on the American Academy of Pediatrics to retract a recent transgender medical care policy that endorses treating minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria with puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical interventions.

Anthony Lowery Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff says illegal immigration impacting public safety; MS-13 gang activity identified

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery told FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan Tuesday Baldwin County has an illegal immigration problem causing issues to schools, public services and public safety.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Alabama News
Tuscaloosa City Schools property tax hike push falls short in Tuesday election

A Tuscaloosa City Schools property tax increase failed by a 47%-53% margin, according to unofficial election results on Tuesday.

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Chief U.S. District Judge David Proctor partially blocks Alabama's new ballot harvesting law

Chief U.S. District Judge David Proctor on Tuesday granted a partial preliminary injunction on a new ballot harvesting law passed by the legislature in March.

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'There’s nothing that Sylacauga can do': State lawmakers host town hall to address Haitian migrant concerns

Residents and lawmakers in Sylacauga expressed frustration Tuesday night during a town hall meeting where community members gathered to answer questions and provide perspective regarding recent concerns over Haitian immigration in the area.

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Albertville High School student faces 10 years to life in prison after bringing loaded gun to school

An Albertville High School student was arrested Monday after a loaded gun was found in his backpack.

FBI Alabama News
FBI hiring contract Haitian Creole translators

The FBI is seeking contract workers across the state of Alabama to translate Haitian Creole.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt files bill requiring mental health warning labels on social media platforms

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, which would create a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms, on Tuesday. 

Safe Haven Baby Box Alabama News
Opelika installs ninth Safe Haven Baby Box to give options to mothers in crisis

The city of Opelika installed a Safe Haven Baby Box Monday, making it the ninth baby box to be installed in Alabama.

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