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As debate rages over H-1B program, 273 Alabama companies employ foreign visa workers

Some see the H-1B visa program as a vital part of American innovation that allows companies to staff otherwise hard-to-fill spots with top talent from around the world. Others believe it violates the “America first” agenda President Trump was reelected on by outsourcing U.S. jobs for cheap labor.

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Missing Montgomery woman body found in Georgia — on same road as car towed months prior after Montgomery PD failed to enter vehicle into database

According to Georgia police, a Montgomery woman missing since June had her missing car towed by highway patrol that same month, a fact that didn’t alert law enforcement because Montgomery authorities failed to enter her vehicle into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

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Deatsville man accused of defrauding Alaskan company to pay for trip to China, send money to Alabama church

A Deatsville man is facing federal charges connected to an Alaskan company where he worked as a general manager.

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Thomasville mayor says potential buyers of hospital in negotiations

Thomasville Regional Medical Center could reopen, according to Mayor Sheldon Day.

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Longest-living president, Jimmy Carter, dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100.

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Storm washes out major artery near downtown Fairhope
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Limestone County Courthouse in Athens devastated by tornado

The city of Athens was adversely affected by tornado and thunderstorms which ripped through the Tennessee Valley late evening Saturday to early Sunday morning.

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Storm damage across Alabama Saturday; NWS survey teams inspecting damage in north Alabama (PHOTOS)

Strong straight-line winds and a few possible small tornadoes hit Alabama Saturday in a number of locations.

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Two puppies thrown off top of Mobile County's Dog River Bridge rescued

What happened Saturday afternoon at Mobile's Dog River Bridge is two opposite stories—one of heartless cruelty by an SUV driver and the other of instant selfless action by nearby Good Samaritans and first responders.

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‘An extraordinary honor’ — Albertville High School band invited to perform in Trump's inaugral parade

On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, and the Albertville High School Aggie Band will be there to help him mark this historic occasion.

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Red snapper season ends December 31; 2025 quotas announced

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will close the 2024 red snapper season at midnight on December 31.

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An Alabama story: Novel 'Kinfolk' by Sean Dietrich

The novel "Kinfolk" by Sean Dietrich tells an Alabama story of second chances.

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Alabama Big 10 Mayors renew push to raise online sales tax

It might be one of the slowest times in the news, but that is not stopping at least two of Alabama's Big 10 Mayors from going on offense to raise the internet sales tax.

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Tranq kills several people in Baldwin County; Coroner warns non-opioid sedative added to street drugs

Baldwin County Coroner Brian Pierce says a dangerous and deadly drug has made its way to the area. Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a large animal tranquilizer that is unresponsive to emergency reversal treatments.

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Barry Moore on new Biden photos with Chinese officials: ‘What we suspected is now undeniable’

Denials can no longer cover up that President Joe Biden met with Chinese business associates of Hunter Biden as vice president, according to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). 

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Court proceedings for Dadeville illegal alien double murder, kidnapping suspect delayed again until March 2025

Two years after Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes, an illegal alien living in Dadeville, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and double murder, the case continues to get kicked down the road with a litany of continuances and reschedules.

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Top 5 Alabama State House stories to watch in 2025

The new year isn't here yet, but it’s not too early to look ahead to what the biggest stories of 2025 will be.

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Mobile hosts free all-day fest on New Year’s Eve

New Year's Eve festivities in Mobile will not be just at night. Starting at 11 a.m., there are things for young and old.

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State Rep. Gidley seeks to disqualify elder abusers, exploiters from receiving inheritance

State Rep. Mark Gidley (R-Hokes Bluff) is seeking to remove the ability of individuals to receive benefits or inheritance from people they have been convicted of abusing or financially exploiting.

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Corporate Transparency Act mandate on Alabama businesses blocked again by federal court

Corporate Transparency Act financial disclosure requirements were delayed indefinitely again by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Thursday.

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Foley redistricting ahead of 2025 municipal election following 30% population growth

Foley is updating its City Council district boundaries in preparation for the 2025 municipal elections.

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Mazda CEO: Trump tariffs could force shift of some production from Mexico to Huntsville plant

Mazda North American Operations CEO Tom Donnelly envisions a scenario where Trump's tariffs would mean more manufacturing jobs for Alabama.

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State Sen. Weaver: Trump winning brings ‘new dynamic’ to immigration legislation in 2025

President-elect Donald Trump winning the general election brings a “new dynamic” to what legislation lawmakers will introduce in the 2025 session, according to State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield).

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Montgomery Councilman Mitchell on complaints with 911 call center: ‘At the end of the day, the day-to-day operation does fall on the mayor’

Montgomery Councilman Oronde Mitchell recently discussed increasing concerns with the city’s 911 call center, including lengthy wait times when the phone is picked up.

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A New Year’s Day death memorialized 72 years later: Hank Williams, Sr.

A wreath-laying and musical memorial for Hank Williams, Sr. will be on New Year's Day at Montgomery's Oakwood Cemetery Annex.

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Montgomery woman seeks justice against alleged predator after seeing his arrest online 25 years later

A Montgomery woman is thankful after seeing a sexual predator who victimized her was placed behind bars 25 years later.

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Secretary of State Allen to implement ‘different’ non-citizen voter removal process in 2025

Secretary of State Wes Allen will implement a “different, as yet undesigned, process” for non-citizen voter removals in 2025, according to a court filing on Monday.

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