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'Don Lemon Disruption of Worship Service Act': Givan pushes Don Lemon-centered amendment in argument against church disruption bill

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at protecting worship services across the state, and despite the legislative progress, several Democrats, including State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), are not pleased with House Bill 363.

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Alabama House passes bill setting Class C felony charge for disrupting worship service

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday making the disruption of a worship service in Alabama a Class C felony.

A map with Gulf of America written on it is pictured during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP P Alabama News
Alabama House of Representatives passes legislation officially recognizing Gulf of America

On Tuesday evening, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool) Alabama News
'A damn shame': Alabama GOP federal delegation stands with Trump, decries Democrat response to protecting Americans over illegals

In one noteworthy moment, the President said that the duty of the American government was to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens, and invited those in the chamber who agreed to stand up. Notably, the Democrats remained seated, which not only drew Trump's ire but also that of Alabama's Republican federal lawmakers.

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Senate committee approves bill setting minimum police staffing standards for Montgomery

Members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed legislation on Tuesday that sets minimum staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery.

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Public hearing to be held on bill to ‘modernize’ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

A public hearing will be held in the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, allowing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to create a holding company. 

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Senate passes bill setting up occupational licensing office in Department of Workforce

The Alabama Senate passed legislation on Tuesday setting up an occupational licensing office within the Department of Workforce.

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Riley Green to make acting debut in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff

Alabama’s Riley Green is crossing over from country music to television and making his acting debut in a new show on CBS.

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Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday passes Alabama House of Representatives, heads to Senate

Legislation establishing a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon.

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'Men can’t be women' — UA Young Americans for Freedom hosts 'Change My Mind' event despite death threats

On Thursday, the Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Alabama (UA YAF) hosted a “Change My Mind” debate table despite numerous death threats against the organization.

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House Majority Leader Paul Lee appoints James Lomax as majority whip

New House Majority Leader Paul Lee (R-Dothan) announced on Wednesday that he has appointed State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) to serve as Majority Whip.

FILE - Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Feb. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File) Alabama News
'One of the most crucial law enforcement agencies in our country': Britt highlights importance of HSI amid Democrat shutdown resulting in funding lapse

Just over a week into being shut down by congressional Democrats, the Department of Homeland Security is having to take measures to preserve limited funds, a move that U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is highlighting the agency's importance.

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ActBlue money steered towards specific Alabama races, while Sewell, Figures campaign flush with out-of-state contributions

The ActBlue platform is still used by Democrats and Democratic PACs across the country to raise money and influence battleground states, deep-blue states, and even ruby-red states like Alabama.

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AG Opinions, State Examiners response settles City of Clay championship ring dispute

On December 5, the Clay-Chalkville Cougars Football team won the state championship for the sixth time, setting in motion a chain of events that would test new Mayor Jane Anderton's commitment to fiscal responsibility and adherence to state law while pitting her against long time city employee Ronnie Dixon and exposing that the process used by Dixon and the City of Clay for years may not have followed law.

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'Making sure we're competitive': SoS candidate Caroleene Dobson calls for improved business, tax codes to attract large businesses, corporations to Alabama

During the Madison County Republican Men's Club monthly meeting on Saturday morning, Secretary of State candidate Caroleene Dobson discussed her planned support for both small and large businesses across Alabama if elected.

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Montgomery Police officer remembered for courage, compassion

The Montgomery Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after an unexpected medical event. Corporal David Michael Hathcock passed away on Monday, just one day after his 48th birthday.

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'Home of Queer Animals': University of South Alabama operates 'queer animal research' lab

The Comparative Cog and Comm Lab (C3PO) at the University of South Alabama promotes queerness through research on queer animals.

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GOP candidates sound off in Baldwin County: Elliott touts experience, Dees warns of fiscal abyss, Sidwell vows to fight establishment

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) answered questions from the Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) during a town hall in Daphne.

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'Racist and offensive': Tuberville blasts California Gov. Newsom's low SAT score comments

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is criticizing California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the Democrat made "racist and offensive" remarks while speaking to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens at an event in the city on Sunday.

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Alabama's Angel Families: Trump remembers victims of illegal immigrant crimes

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Monday as “Angel Family Day.” The proclamation honors families of victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. Monday was also the anniversary of the death of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.

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Steve Marshall, 19 AGs warn American Medical Association of ‘possible consumer protections violations’ for endorsing hormonal sex-change procedures for minors

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall submitted a letter on Monday on behalf of 20 states to the American Medical Association, commending the organization for its recent opposition to surgical sex-change procedures for children and calling on the organization to halt its endorsement of hormonal sex-change procedures for children.

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Fairhope prosecutor points to municipal ordinance in arrest of ‘No Kings’ penis protester

The City of Fairhope has clarified charges against a woman dressed as a penis at a No Kings protest last October.

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Voting when absent — How proxy voting shapes legislation, floor business in Alabama's House of Representatives

The Alabama House of Representatives documents every vote cast during a given legislative session, but that doesn’t mean the lawmaker on record is the one who pushed the button.

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Hoover High School students vote to keep trans-identifying male out of beauty pageant, honoring 61 years of tradition

For 61 years, young ladies from Hoover High School have participated in the Hoover High School Beauty Walk, sponsored by the senior class representatives of the Student Government Association. This year, a boy who identifies as a girl attempted to participate but was denied entry, sparking outrage by some and hails of courage and common sense by others.

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Canada's The Globe 'How Canada became poorer than Alabama' news story goes viral

“For an overdue wake-up call, The Globe travelled to the Deep South to understand how the state is breaking stereotypes and, at times, looking richer than Canada,” a Canadian news paper explained.

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'Pleased to see that kind of response': State Rep. Givens touts success, growing use of baby boxes in Baldwin County

During a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, State Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley) discussed the installation of several Safe Haven Baby Boxes across her district in Baldwin County.

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'Off Air': Cullman County podcast offers authentic discussions with local leaders

In news cycles dominated by state and national issues, staying plugged in to the goings-on of your local community has perhaps never been more important.

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