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Alabama receives first shipment of monkeypox vaccine

If you have been exposed to monkeypox you may be eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccine, which is now available from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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World’s most powerful rocket booster test fired

The world’s most powerful rocket booster was successfully test fired for more than two minutes at a Promontory, Utah test site Thursday.

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Ivey says ADPH idea of 'normalizing masking' not in her vocabulary despite previously issued mandates

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is sticking to her campaign guns and going against what the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is pushing concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pardons & Paroles Director Ward insists new electronic monitoring regime will enhance public safety

Cam Ward, the director of the Bureau of Pardons & Paroles, acknowledged there were some blatant lapses in protocol regarding released inmates but said the legislature had offered his agency a tool to prevent some of these incidents in the future.

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Report: Hyundai supplier used child labor at Luverne facility

A report from Reuters on Friday claimed SMART Alabama LLC, a supplier with a manufacturing facility in Luverne, had used child labor in the past.

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Ivey announces a new state record all time low unemployment rate

“For the third consecutive month, Alabama has set a record-low unemployment rate," announced Gov. Kay Ivey (R).

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Tuberville and colleagues voice opposition to Biden Administration’s new Title IX proposal

Sen. Tuberville joined 20 of his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona strongly criticizing the department’s proposed rule to change how Title IX is implemented.

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2 infants dead after tree topples on Birmingham home

Two babies were killed after Thursday's storm toppled a tree onto a Birmingham home.

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API working to inform parents of school board members’ stances on hot-button issues

After months of gathering information to contact school board members across the state, the Alabama Policy Institute (API) has released an online survey asking their opinions on issues such as CRT, SEL, school choice, equity, and demographics.

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Biden has COVID but not cancer, White House says

The White House announced Thursday that the president tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms." The announcement came a day after Biden misspoke while at a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts and had some people thinking he was in a battle for his life.

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Former Limestone education officials sentenced in multi-million-dollar fraud scheme

Four Limestone County school officials were sentenced this week in a multi-million dollar scheme that defrauded the state.

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Alabama AG joins letter urging Google not to restrict crisis pregnancy centers

Attorney General (AG) Steve Marshall has joined several AGs nationwide in a joint letter urging Google not to suppress online access to crisis pregnancy centers.

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Hoover pastor confirms children punished with hot sauce at church day care; another mother comes forward

"It turns out that for some time - years if not decades - our day school has had a practice when a child bites another child, or when a child misbehaves, they have hot sauce put on their tongues,” Bassham said. “This practice has stopped. It will never be done again.”

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What is ahead is Bryan Harsin's focus as he enters his second season at Auburn

Bryan Harsin didn’t wait for any questions about the attempts to push him out as Auburn’s football coach last February. Instead, he took care of that by himself during his time at the podium on the final day of SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

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SWAC Media Day: Are big things ahead for Ryan Peppins at Grambling?

Grambling football coach Hue Jackson was asked about a specific player during the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on Thursday. A smile lit up on his face when he heard the question about incoming freshman Ryan Peppins.

Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer says goal of showing 'Hand of Hope' photo was to demonstrate personhood inside the womb

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Thursday, Palmer said he aimed to get an answer to the question about personhood and had attempted to use the famous photograph to make the case that the being in the womb was indeed a person.

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Long-time Birmingham TV news personality Pam Huff shares cancer diagnosis

Earlier this week, Huff revealed she has breast cancer and will undergo treatment beginning next month.

Barry D Matson Alabama News
Is using hot sauce to punish day care children a criminal act?

“This is disturbing,” said Barry Matson, Executive Director of Alabama District Attorney’s Association. “It needs investigating. And it needs to be looked into. And if the elements of the offense are there, then I feel confident in the law enforcement of Jefferson County and the DA’s office going forward.”

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2 years after last fatal shooting at Riverchase Galleria, security improvements paying off

The Riverchase Galleria saw three consecutive years of deadly shootings from 2018-2020, but changes to security protocol seem to be working and shoppers are reacting.

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Sea turtle nest vandalized in Orange Beach, Share the Beach asking for help locating vandal

The Orange Beach Police Department (OBPD) is looking for someone who vandalized a sea turtle nest late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

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South Alabama nonprofit threatens to sue Alabama Power over coal ash

An Alabama environmental group announced on Wednesday its intent to file a lawsuit against Alabama Power, in response to plans for coal ash on the banks of the Mobile River.

CASINO GAMBLING GAMING LOTTERY BETTING Alabama News
Greenetrack to remove all Bingo machines after $76 million tax lien from the state

Greenetrack officials are finally speaking out after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled the casino must pay $76 million in unpaid taxes on its gaming enterprise in Greene County.

Katie Tubs Alabama News
Tuberville formally endorses Katie Britt U.S. Senate bid in fundraising pitch

Earlier this week, Tuberville made his support official now that Britt has been declared the party's choice for the November ballot.

Jon Sumrall Alabama News
Huntsville native Jon Sumrall prepares for his first season as Troy's head football coach

Simply listening to Jon Sumrall recall his first month as a college football head coach leaves you a little bit dizzy.

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JUST IN: UAB basketball coach Andy Kennedy receives raise and contract extension

UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy will receive a raise and contract extension after directing his team into the NCAA Tournament in his second season at the helm of the program.

Lion 3 Alabama News
Female lion at Birmingham Zoo killed by new male lion being introduced as potential companion

The Birmingham Zoo announced the death of a lioness after she was introduced to a potential male companion on Monday.

Birmingham CITY Alabama News
Over 50 arrested during The World Games in connection to anti-human trafficking operations

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Birmingham conducted a four-week joint operation to combat human trafficking during the World Games 2022, which resulted in over 50 arrests.

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