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Breeze Airways commercial airliner departs from Mobile International Airport services

Breeze Airways announced it is suspending services at Mobile International Airport effective January 31.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) Alabama News
Mike Rogers announces chief of staff change

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced Haley Wilson as his new chief of staff on Friday. 

Lets Talk Main Photo Alabama News
Spanish Fort Library Board to review teen sex guide as library risks state funding

The Spanish Fort Public Library Board will review an explicit teen sex instructional book and decide whether to keep it in the teen section, move it to the adult section or remove it.

Mike Johnson Alabama News
Alabama GOP U.S. House members likely to all vote to re-elect House Speaker Mike Johnson

With a few key outliers in the Republican party, all of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are expected to vote to re-elect House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ahead of Friday's election.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson 'deeply saddened and disturbed' following New Orleans terror attack

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson responded Thursday to the deadly terror attack in New Orleans.

Sgt. John Young Alabama News
Mobile's Sgt. John Young grateful teen sex guide removed from public libraries — 'Community and politics' can work together

Mobile Public Libraries removed a sexually explicit book for teens, according to Mobile police Sgt. John Young.

Austal USA Alabama News
Austal denies racial discrimination claims from State Rep. Napoleon Bracy

Austal denied on Thursday they discriminated against State Rep. Napoleon Bracy (D-Prichard).

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Thousands of Alabama families apply for new school choice program after applications open

Nearly 3,000 Alabama families applied for the CHOOSE Act, the state’s new Education Savings Account program after the state opened it up for applications on Thursday.

Michael Christopher Mullen Alabama News
Bay Minette man denied bond in violent rape of 11-month-old baby

An 11-month-old baby girl was violently raped and suffered life-threatening injuries, according to court documents.

CVS in Wetumpka Alabama News
No, AL(dot)com — 350 pharmacies in Alabama have not closed their doors since 2018

Last month, an AL(dot)com piece by Savannah Tryens-Fernandes claimed Alabama had lost more than one pharmacy a week since 2018.

Taylor Hicks Alabama News
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks starts 2025 tour at Shelby County Arts Council January 10-11

Taylor Hicks appears in Columbiana, Alabama January 10-11.

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Kay Ivey legacy springs to life? State agencies offer a barrage of praise for sitting governor

In the first days of the new year, Gov. Kay Ivey received a massive wave of social media adoration within the span of a few hours from multiple agencies in the state, praising her administration’s work

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Long-time Montgomery attorney Doyle Fuller, who saved PACT tuition program, dies on Christmas Day

Attorney Doyle Fuller died on Christmas Day. He represented 55,000 Alabama families who were short-changed in the PACT tuition program.

Coleman Madison Alabama News
Dem State Sen. Coleman-Madison seeks motor vehicle license and registration fee increase to fund public transportation

State Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) has pre-filed a bill ahead of the upcoming legislation to levy an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles in the state.

Drew Dauphin Alabama News
Auburn University alum killed in New Orleans terror attack

Drew Dauphin, a 2023 graduate of Auburn University, was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans on Wednesday.

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Applications open for Alabama’s new education savings account school choice program

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced applications for the CHOOSE Act, the state’s new Education Savings Account program, are officially open. 

Kareem Badawi Alabama News
University of Alabama student among 15 killed in New Orleans terror attack

A University of Alabama student was killed in a New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, according the university.

James Mitchell Alabama News
'Takedown with Chris Hansen' episode features Blount County man known as school, church janitor

The latest episode of TruBlu’s “Takedown with Chris Hansen” shows a man communicating with who he thought was a 15-year-old boy.

Eagle Forum of Alabama Alabama News
Eagle Forum conference registration open; Early bird pricing through Jan. 4

Eagle Forum of Alabama will hold its 2025 legislative issues conference on January 31 in Birmingham.

School Children Alabama News
New childcare-related tax credits and grants go into effect in new year

A bill part of a comprehensive workforce development legislative package goes into effect in the new year, allowing employers and childcare providers to claim a tax credit to aid those in the workforce in accessing childcare.

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‘An act of unbridled evil’ — Alabama congressional delegation reacts to New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans

At least 15 people were killed and more were injured in the early hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans after Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an ISIS flag-carrying terrorist, drove a pickup truck into the crowded French Quarter area and then opened fire.

Aderholt Alabama News
'The leader we need' — Aderholt backs Speaker Mike Johnson after Trump endorsement ahead of Friday’s shaky election

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) has officially thrown his hat in the ring with current House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ahead of Friday’s election, which is shaping up to be shaky for the incumbent speaker despite receiving an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump.

Jewishfilm2025 Alabama News
2025 Jewish Film Festival begins Jan. 12 in Mobile, Baldwin Counties

New films showcasing Jewish history and culture at filmfest in Mobile and Baldwin Counties January 12-30.

Tuberville at Capitol Alabama News
Tuberville recognizes all 12 'Veterans of the Month' for 2024; Nominations now open for 2025 series

This week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recognized the 12 veterans from Alabama who he honored as "Veterans of the Month" throughout 2024 for their service and contribution to their community.

Fireman fire Alabama News
State Supreme Court reverses lower court decision on assessing fire service fees in Marshall County

The Supreme Court of Alabama recently issued a multipart decision regarding fire service fees in Marshall County fire districts, ultimately reversing, affirming and remanding rulings made by a lower court.

Alabama gold Alabama News
Sound Money Tax Neutrality Act takes effect January 1

A law passed in 2024 removing all income taxes on capital gains from the sale of silver and gold will go into effect on January 1.

Phoenix Condo 247 Alabama News
Gulf Coast Phoenix condominiums started with a dream and $500

The yellowhammer is the state bird of Alabama, but a mythical bird is flying high above the state's coastal region, welcoming all who come to visit.

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