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AAC's 6 new schools, including UAB, to join July 2023, when 3 leave for Big 12

The American Athletic Conference's six new members will enter the league next summer, Commissioner Mike Aresco said Wednesday.

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Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock announces plan to resign

Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock is stepping down after six years, effective June 30.

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Birmingham Chef Adam Evans named best chef in the South

Muscle Shoals native and Birmingham chef Adam Evans was dubbed Best Chef: South this year by the James Beard Foundation at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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2 US veterans from Alabama reported missing in Ukraine

Two U.S. veterans from Alabama who were in Ukraine assisting in the war against Russia haven't been heard from in days and are missing, members of the state's congressional delegation said Wednesday.

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Tuberville signs on to effort to stop Big Tech from filtering political emails

Alabama's U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined 26 of his colleagues to support the Political BIAS Emails Act, a bill with the stated purpose of holding Big Tech platforms accountable for using politically biased algorithms that allegedly inhibit consumers' ability to see emails from some political campaigns.

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Republicans critical of Biden economic policy as inflation and rising interest rates impact consumer demand

On Tuesday the Commerce Department reported that retail and food service spending posted a 0.3% decline in May. Retail sales turned negative in May as consumers pulled back spending while inflation surged. Republican leaders have been critical of President Biden's economic policies, which they claim exacerbated the inflation especially soaring fuel prices.

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Sewell votes for controversial Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act. Moore votes against

“I was proud to vote for the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act to ensure every individual, every family, and every small business has an equal chance at achieving good financial health and well-being," said Congresswoman Terri Sewell.

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Man found guilty of leaving flower boxes on late fiancee's grave arrested for DUI

The man arrested and found guilty for repeatedly placing objects on his late fiancée’s grave has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).

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Alabama Farmers Federation looking at other sites for Ag Center after deal for Clanton site fell through

The Alabama Farmers Federation is trying to pick up the pieces and come up with an alternative after plans to build a new Ag. Center in Clanton failed last week.

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Trees downed in east Alabama, more storms expected as summer heat blazes

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham received several storm damage reports Tuesday afternoon and evening, across the mid section of the state and more storms and extreme temps are expected Wednesday.

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Alabama to see second execution of the year

The Alabama Supreme Court has scheduled the state’s second execution of the year for a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her home.

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Man avoids death penalty in Alabama officer's killing

A man charged with capital murder in the killing of an Alabama police officer who was shot to death during a chase in 2020 avoided a potential death penalty by pleading guilty to a reduced charge.

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State trooper hospitalized after I-59 crash

A two-vehicle crash on I-59 near Springville in St. Clair County ended with one on-duty Alabama Law Enforcement (ALEA) trooper and a civilian motorist in the hospital.

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Bill introduced to designate fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

U.S Rep. Barry Moore (AL-2)  has put his name on a bill that would classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD).

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Texas pastor Bart Barber elected Southern Baptist president

Bart Barber, elected Tuesday as the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, says he has a track record of dialogue with those who disagree on those and other issues. He has called for an “army of peacemakers” amid bitter political battles in the nation's largest Protestant denomination. Barber succeeds Alabama pastor Ed Litton, who has served as senior pastor of Redemption Church in Saraland, who completed his term after being elected in 2021.

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Auburn heading to Omaha; SEC lands four of eight teams in College World Series

Auburn (42-20) won the Corvallis Super Regional to advance to the CWS for the second time in the last three tournaments. The Tigers, the fourth SEC team to make the NCAA tournament’s final eight, will play Mississippi (37-22) on Saturday. Oregon State (48-18) was looking to advance to the CWS for the eighth time in school history, and seventh since 2005.

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Birmingham residents facing massive increase in rent costs

Birmingham residents have seen a shocking increase in the cost of living, especially renters.

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City of Irondale moves to buy Zamora Shrine for $5 million

An unusual 105-acre plot of land could soon become the property of the City of Irondale.

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USFL players vote to unionize, partner with United Steelworkers

Players from the United States Football League (USFL) have voted to unionize in coordination with the United Football Players Association (UFPA) and elected to partner with the United Steelworkers (USW).

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Authorities looking for escaped Escambia County inmate

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is currently searching for an inmate who escaped an Atmore prison.

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Conservative talker Mark Levin questions Trump's Britt endorsement – 'What are you going to do, Alabama?'

Not all of former President Donald Trump's allies were pleased with his decision to endorse former Business Council of Alabama president and CEO Katie Britt last week.

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AG Marshall announces sentencing of St. Clair Co. man in child abuse case

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the sentencing of a St. Clair Co. man for sex crimes against a child.

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Plans for Alabama rural center scrapped amid disagreement

Plans for a large agriculture center in central Alabama have fallen through, with leaders unable to agree on final details about a project that was delayed during the pandemic and projected to cost about $150 million.

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Merrill says he is working to improve election integrity, but there is more to the office than that

Since the 2020 election, the office of Secretary of State has been elevated in the public eye as the office responsible for ‘’free and fair” elections, including certification of results.

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AL-5 GOP hopeful Dale Strong says 'fight is not over' on Space Command HQ relocation to Huntsville decision

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Strong said the fight to keep the Air Force's plans to relocate Space Command Headquarters to Huntsville was not over.

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Blanket Fort Hope gets stamp of approval from AG Steve Marshall

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently made a visit to a property in Columbiana to view the plans and vision for a first-of-its-kind children’s home in the state. Blanket Fort Hope invited the AG to attend this event as the next step in their mission to help underage victims of sex trafficking.

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USFL Wrap-up: Houston hands Birmingham first loss

The Houston Gamblers (2-7) handed the Birmingham Stallions (8-1) the Stallions’ first loss of the season, defeated the Birmingham Stallions (8-1) 17-15, on Saturday night at Protective Stadium.

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