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Barry Moore predicts ‘civil unrest’ if Trump wins in November

The United States will likely see some “civil unrest” if former President Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris in November. 

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Final phase of Mobile Harbor widening and deepening project underway

The widening and deepening project has been underway since May 2021 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

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Aderholt says treatment of Nicaraguan pastors 'unacceptable,' calls for their immediate release

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to Fox News about 11 pastors jailed in Nicaragua.

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Man who killed five in middle of night with axe, guns facing October execution

Gov. Kay Ivey set the time frame for the execution of Derrick Dearman, who killed five people, including a pregnant woman in 2016. He is set to die from lethal injection after pleading guilty to the gruesome murders.

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Bessemer Police chief claims to be 'hindered' by permitless carry in midst of gun violence wave

Bessemer Police Chief Mike Wood addressed the media following deadly shootings over the weekend. Wood said the legislature’s move to allow people to carry guns without a concealed carry permit has impacted efforts to reduce crime.

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Alabama Supreme Court pauses second special investigation into Mabel Amos Trust Fund

Members of the Alabama Supreme Court temporarily paused litigation on Tuesday in a lawsuit involving alleged self-dealing among trustees overseeing a scholarship fund for needy children created by former Alabama Secretary of State Mabel Amos.

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Longtime Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins retiring

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., who has served as Troy University Chancellor for more than 35 years, announced his retirement on Tuesday effective October 2025.

Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile holding public meeting concerning future of opioid settlement funds

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced a meeting with Helios Alliance on Wednesday morning to consider options for millions in opioid settlement funds.

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Man given bond following shooting death of child now suspected in Bessemer triple shooting

The suspect in a deadly triple shooting at a Bessemer gas station is facing capital murder, but according to court documents, it’s not his first time being the center of a shooting death investigation.

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State Rep. Stringer: Mobile County Sheriff Burch proposal to require permits for those under 21 'completely unnecessary'

Earlier this week, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch called on the Alabama Legislature to rethink its so-called constitutional carry law passed in 2022 by raising the age of those to whom the law would apply.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter elected chair of Council of State Governments South

The Council of State Governments Southern Office elected House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) chair for 2024-2025 recently.

Rick Burgess Alabama News
'The Rick Burgess Show': Longtime radio host announces rebranded radio show without longtime co-host

Rick Burgess, one of the two iconic hosts of longtime Alabama radio show "Rick & Bubba," has announced what's next as the show comes to an end this year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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