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Poarch Band of Creek Indians compact, lottery remain in revised gambling legislation in Senate

Alabama State Senators will likely consider a revised version this week of the gambling and lottery legislation passed by the House in February.

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UAH professor with DEI 'expertise' awarded by state teachers' group

The Association of College English Teachers of Alabama awarded UAH professor of English Dr. Eric Smith with the 2024 Eugene Current-Garcia Award for Distinction in Literary Scholarship.

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America's 'Mother Teresa': Movie 'Cabrini' premieres in Alabama March 8

The movie "Cabrini" premieres in Alabama on March 8. It tells the true story of "America's Mother Teresa."

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Strong's U.S. farmland bill fighting Chinese Communist Party included in anti-China bill

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) on Monday announced his bill, the "Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act," has been included in the Republican Study Committee’s "Countering Communist China Act".

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ALGOP chairman John Wahl opposes adding ‘monetary cap’ to school choice bill

The Alabama Republican Party opposes adding a funding cap to the school choice bill currently making its way through the legislature, ALGOP chairman John Wahl said on Monday.

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Alabama lawmakers, politicos praise SCOTUS Trump decision — 'The commies will have to find other ways to 'defend democracy''

Alabama politicos are praising the U.S. Supreme Court decision that restored former President Donald Trump to stay on the Colorado presidential ballot.

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$5K reward offered for information leading to conviction in detonated explosive device investigation outside Alabama AG’s Office

Gov. Kay Ivey announced a $5,000 reward on Monday for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals involved with the explosive device that was detonated at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office.

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‘Fireball,’ world premiere of Alabama play, coming to Montevallo March 8-10

“Fireball” performs for the first time ever March 8-10 at the Parnell Memorial Library Theater in Montevallo.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: ‘Some very smart people’ think Katie Britt will be Trump’s VP pick

After being picked to give the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Thursday, more people are speculating that U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has a real shot at being Donald Trump's running mate should he win the GOP nomination.

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Kamala Harris calls for Gaza cease fire in Selma 'Bloody Sunday' speech

Vice President Kamala Harris brought the Biden administration road show to Selma for the 59th anniversary of the "Bloody Sunday" march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

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‘Foreigner’ farewell tour in Mobile March 6, Orange Beach August 16

The Farewell Tour of band, 'Foreigner' comes to Mobile and Orange Beach.

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State Sen. Orr says expect CHOOSE Act vote 'late next week'

Friday, during an interview with Huntsville radio WVNN's Dale Jackson, Senate Education Trust Fund Committee chairman State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he expected a Senate vote on the education savings account bill, the CHOOSE Act, late next week.

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Final days of Republican primary for Supreme Court Chief Justice heats up between Stewart, Taylor

Bryan Taylor, a candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, called his opponent, Justice Sarah Stewart, “desperate” on Friday after her campaign released a new ad on every major television market in Alabama with days left before the primary election on March 5.

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State Sen. Melson: IVF clinics in Alabama to store unimplanted IVF embryos ‘perpetually’ due to ruling

IVF clinics in Alabama will likely choose to store unimplanted IVF embryos indefinitely after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling in February, according to State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence).

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AEA urges members to demand funding cap in school choice bill

While the state's teachers' union, the Alabama Education Association, publicly claims a "neutral" position on the CHOOSE Act, passed in the House earlier this week, the group is still working behind the scenes to change the legislation.

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Second child killed by dog in Alabama this week

A 3-year-old was killed Friday afternoon after being attacked by a dog in the north Alabama town of New Hope.

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'Nashville South'? Talladega Bottling Works recording studio drawing in local musicians

The city of Talladega, located in eastern Alabama about 50 miles east of Birmingham, has been well-known for a menagerie of things over the century.

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Walker County inmate death ruled a homicide by 'Medical Neglect' after Tony Mitchell froze to death in county jail

Anthony “Tony” Mitchell died after two weeks in police custody at the Walker County Jail in 2023. His death has been ruled a homicide caused by “medical neglect,” according to a report from the Walker County Coroner’s Office.

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Alabama Black Belt Adventures photo contest winners: 7-year-old girl and man with 13-point velvet buck

The two winners in the 2024 Alabama Black Belt Adventures (ALBBAA) Big Buck Adventures Big Buck Photo contest are 7-year-old Olivia Faulkner and Chad Stinson.

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State Sen. Waggoner: Revised Birmingham-Southern College loan bill ‘hopefully’ up for Senate vote next week

A bill that would make another attempt at getting a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) will likely be considered in the Senate next week. 

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IVF debate likely not over, despite Alabama Legislature's rush for a fix to reopen clinics

Even though both houses of the Alabama Legislature passed bills to grant immunity to IVF clinics, lawmakers are likely not done with addressing the issue that has grabbed national attention in recent weeks.

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Bill requiring mandatory election audits filed in Alabama House

A bill requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Senators plan for gambling vote next week

The Senate could vote on gambling legislation next week after the House passed a comprehensive package a few weeks ago.

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State Sen. Stutts on IVF ruling: 'I think the Supreme Court rightly decided the issue'

During Thursday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) discussed the State Senate's efforts to correct a potential vulnerability to Alabama's laws and constitution that threatens the practice of in-vitro fertilization after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling last month.

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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt to deliver response to Biden’s SOTU speech next week

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address next Thursday.

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Illinois animal rights activist arrested for threats against State Sen. Jack Williams

An Illinois man was arrested last week stemming from death threats against State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer).

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Largest theater network brings 75th annual conference to Mobile

The Southeastern Theatre Conference holds its signature 75th annual meeting in Mobile March 13-17.

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