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Property tax Alabama News
Autauga County property tax increase on the ballot in November

Autauga County residents will vote on an ad valorem tax increase designed to add an additional $7 million annually to the school district’s local funds. 

Tom Holmes Alabama News
AL-1 Democrat nominee Tom Holmes pauses campaign following death of son

Tom Holmes, a Democrat from Mobile, is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for congressional district one. His son, Thomas B. Holmes, II, also known as “T-Tom,” passed away on August 29.

Second Amendment Alabama News
Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch seeks to chip away at Alabama's constitutional carry law: Report

Given the rise of young offenders committing gang-related crimes over the past year, Sheriff Paul Burch said he wants the constitutional carry law amended to require people under 21 to purchase a permit to carry a handgun.

Deuce Alabama News
Theodore teen killed in Louisiana house explosion

A 16-year-old from Theodore was killed over the weekend when a house in Louisiana exploded.

Eugene Sledge Alabama News
'A damn good Marine': Eugene 'Sledgehammer' Sledge remembered on Victory over Japan Day

Sept. 2, 1945, marked the end of World War II. The date is now known as V-J Day, “Victory over Japan.”

Kay Ivey Alabama News
'Y’all’s hard work is the backbone of our prosperity': Gov. Ivey shares Labor Day message

As many workers and students enjoy a day off Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey thanked those who help drive Alabama's workforce and industry innovation.

Dothan Books Alabama News
Multiple bills filed to address ongoing state library controversy in 2025 legislative session

Despite administrative rule changes in Alabama Libraries regulating the purchasing and placement of possibly sexually explicit material, Libraries are still in lawmakers’ crosshairs in the 2025 legislative session.

Ben Zeisloft Alabama News
The Republic Sentinel editor in chief Ben Zeisloft discusses the future of journalism — 'It's time to build new institutions'

Trust in the media is near an all-time low, and news without a strong liberal bent is hard to come by. The Republic Sentinel, a conservative national news outlet, is hoping to change that by reporting honestly on the news other publications don’t want you to know about.

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Mobile radio host Sean Sullivan remembers Hurricane Katrina devastation, shares story of how 'life happened'

FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan is used to riding out the storm during hurricane season. He takes every opportunity to keep his community informed even when that means staying behind when everyone else is getting out.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
Attorney General Steve Marshall, 23 other AGs question nation’s top asset managers

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in demanding answers from the nation’s top asset managers to determine if they are neglecting their fiduciary duty to their clients. 

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Campaigning, fundraising now underway for 2025 Alabama municipal elections

Mayors and council members elected in 2020 were given an extra year in office after the Alabama Legislature extended municipal terms by one year to offset local elections from presidential or state elections. Now, the end of those extended terms are a year away.

A football game between the Tallassee Varsity Boys Football team and Elmore County High School was called off after a shooting threat. Alabama News
Tallassee High School vs. Elmore County High School game called off, stadium evacuated after halftime due to shooting threat

A football game between Tallassee High School and Elmore County High School was called off, and the premises were evacuated after halftime after a threat of gun violence led school officials and law enforcement to postpone the game.

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Alabama is no longer walking in high cotton — Inflation, interest rates, poor energy and trade policies creating financial crisis for farmers

Alabama has fertile land, natural resources and plenty of agricultural opportunities for farmers. However, national trends of fewer exports and higher costs have many farmers struggling to stay afloat.

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Alabama Supreme Court upholds rulings on Roy Moore lawsuits

Members of the Alabama Supreme Court upheld previous rulings on litigation involving former Chief Justice Roy Moore on Friday.

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Caroleene Dobson slams Shomari Figures for downplaying border crisis — 'He helped put in place policies that have harmed our economy'

Alabama congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson recently appeared on Fox News to bash her opponent, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, for their failed border policies after witnessing the conditions firsthand.

Lara Trump Alabama News
ALGOP announces Lara Trump as keynote speaker for annual summer dinner in Montgomery

Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Republican Party’s annual summer dinner. 

SSAB MOBILE Alabama News
Steel company investing $12 million to expand Mobile operations

SSAB, a steel company headquartered in Sweden, announced a $12 million expansion at its Mobile plant. The expansion will increase production and help the plant retain jobs, said general manager Andy Bramstedt.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey stands by move to get involved in state library controversy — 'I believe this was the right thing to do, and I will always stand for what’s right'

Governor Kay Ivey stands by her decision to enter the inflammatory fray of Alabama’s ongoing library debate, a move that led to a sweeping series of rule changes regulating how libraries can purchase and display sexually explicit or obscene material meant for minors.

Hen House Alabama News
‘They can ruin my life’: Alabama farmer claims poultry corporations destroying agriculture with predatory practices

The farmer produces around six-and-a-half million eggs a year for Koch Foods. The company and others have been under fire after growers began to come forward, shedding light on the dark side of the business.

Enoc Velazquez-Bravo. Alabama News
Illegal alien arrested in Argo for alleged child sex trafficking, abuse

An illegal alien has reportedly been arrested in Argo and is facing multiple charges related to child sex trafficking and abuse.

Pharmacy Alabama News
Pharmacy owner, pharmacist barred from ‘unofficial’ pharmacy benefit manager legislative study group: ‘It’s pretty discouraging’

An Alabama pharmacist and pharmacy owner said they weren’t allowed to attend an “unofficial” legislative study group in Montgomery on Thursday created to develop pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) legislation for the 2025 legislative session.

Sylacauga Alabama News
Sylacauga mayor says immigrants dropped off in city are legal, seeking employment

Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl addressed concerns after residents witnessed an influx of immigrants being bused in.

Robert Turner Jr Alabama News
West Alabama DA wants to ban semi-automatic weapons, ammunition

The District Attorney for  Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry and Wilcox Counties took to social media following the deaths of two young people in Dallas County.

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Democrat candidate for Clay County Commission pleads not guilty to 7 voter fraud charges

A Democrat candidate for Clay County Commission pleaded not guilty to seven voter fraud charges on Wednesday.

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'This woman is a Marxist' — Palmer says 'only the dumbest people' believe Kamala's been truthful about her positions

Thursday on Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) took Vice President Kamala Harris to task for flip-flopping on her liberal positions now that she's the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.

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State Sen. Givhan questions why Alabamians should have 'to pay the toll' for proposed I-10 improvements

During an appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) suggested the improvements to Alabama's 66-mile portion of Interstate 10, primarily the construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, should be the responsibility of the federal government and not the State of Alabama.

Anthony Lowery Baldwin County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
There's a new sheriff in town: Lowery hopes to 'push envelope' in Baldwin County

A Baldwin County native, Anthony Lowery said he is honored to be the next sheriff as Huey “Hoss” Mack begins his new job as executive director of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association.

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