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Resigned drag queen Auburn middle school teacher finds new home at Auburn University as coach for students with 'learning differences'

The former teacher of Auburn's Drake Middle School who resigned after receiving backlash for comments made about using podcasts to reach his students and others with LGBTQ+ topics has now found a home at Auburn University as a coach for students with "learning differences" such as "ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and Dyslexia."

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians buy Birmingham Race Course from McGregor family

Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the McGregor family, owners of Birmingham Race Course and Casino and Victoryland Casino announced on Monday that they have entered into an agreement under which Wind Creek will acquire the Birmingham Race Course. 

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UAW unionization push into Alabama stalls — ‘It’s dead’

The United Auto Workers (UAW) unionization attempts at Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai plants in Alabama have stalled, according to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal.

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Growing concerns for crash responders in Alabama, including tow truck drivers, police, EMS

This week, Alabama is reminding drivers to pay attention to all crash responders, including tow truck drivers, law enforcement and EMS. November 18 – 22 is Crash Responder Safety Week.

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Alabama business Y’all Sweet Tea wins half-million investment deal on ‘Shark Tank’

Two young start-up entrepreneurs from Alabama hit the big time Friday night on the nationally televised show "Shark Tank."

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Auburn seeks to fill professor position with expertise in queer, trans, antiracist rhetorics

Auburn University is seeking to fill an assistant English professor position in cultural rhetorics with a series of desired qualifications, including expertise in queer and trans rhetorics, decolonial rhetorics, feminist rhetorics, and more.

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City of Hoover ignores red flags, invests millions with vendor at heart of forensic audit trouble

Since August, the City of Hoover has tried to hide and downplay the findings of a forensic audit.

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Elliott backs Gudger in likely Senate Pro-Tem race

Signs point to a possible election for Alabama Senate President Pro-Tempore when the State Senate's Republican caucus meets in Birmingham on Tuesday.

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Tarrant mayor proposes $75 credit for Tarrant Electric customers due to $4 million surplus

Tarrant Mayor Wayman Newton will propose a credit to Tarrant Electric customers Monday after he found the company has a $4 million surplus.

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Chief Justice-elect Sarah Stewart plots judiciary's role in aiding state's Reentry Commission — 'We are trying to get that recidivism rate as low as we can get it'

Newly elected Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Stewart recently met with the Alabama Joint Reentry Commission, where she announced her plans to use the judicial branch to support the state in reducing recidivism among released prisoners by 50% by 2030.

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Tree with eagle’s nest destroyed for development in Auburn; Two eagles continue flying over, looking for their nest (VIDEO)

Two eagles continue flying over where their nest had been since 2017 before it was destroyed by workers overnight Friday.

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Attorney Dennis Nabors, chief of staff for former Gov. Guy Hunt, dies

Attorney Dennis Nabors died Saturday. He served as Chief of Staff to Gov. Guy Hunt and was a healthcare law expert.

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Britt praises Trump’s RFK Jr. nomination — ‘Someone that’s going to speak directly about food and directly about toxins that are here in America but aren’t in Europe’

A “ton of moms” are excited about President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s as Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Tuberville doubles down on shutting down Department of Education — ‘We need to take a sledgehammer to it’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently doubled down on his support for President-elect Donald Trump's stated plan to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.

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‘We need to win the culture’: 1819 News hosts first annual Albert Patterson Gala with 'courage awards,' keynote speaker Eric Metaxas

1819 News successfully hosted the first-ever Albert Patterson Gala, dubbed an “Evening of Courage,” where the outlet presented the Albert Patterson Courage Award to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, 2,000 Mules Producer and True the Vote partner Gregg Phillips, and Drs. Jordan Vaughn and Stewart Tankersley of Concerned Doctors, before hearing from the gala’s keynote speaker, Author Eric Metaxas.

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Labor force participation increases slightly to 57.6% in October

Alabama’s labor force participation rate for October increased by one-tenth of a percentage to 57.6%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden.

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Last supermoon of 2024 visible in Alabama: 'Full Moon Weekend'

Supermoon Friday, almost full Saturday and Sunday. Visibility excellent most places in Alabama.

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Charles Barkley: Critics of Bruce Pearl’s Trump support are ‘fools, idiots or jackasses’

People concerned about Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl’s support of President-elect Donald Trump are “fools, idiots, or jackasses,” according to Charles Barkley.

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AG Marshall announces murder conviction upheld in Clarke County case

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of a Thomasville man who shot and killed another man in 2021.

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Birmingham PD asks community to come together following shooting death of Jackson-Olin senior

The Birmingham Police Department made a plea to the public following another act of violence that claimed the life of a young man.

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Legislation renaming Guntersville VA center after Alabama Medal of Honor recipient passes Congress – 'It is an honor to pay tribute to his legacy'

Federal legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), naming the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville in honor of an Alabama Medal of Honor recipient, flew through the Senate on Thursday.

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State Rep. Sellers files bill banning cell phones in K-12 schools — ‘It distracts the students who want to learn’

Legislation that would ban cell phones and other electronic devices in all K-12 classrooms has been pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the upcoming legislative session.

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State Health Officer Scott Harris blames race, poverty, educational levels and health care access for highest infant mortality rate since 2016

The Alabama Department of Public Health recently released data for 2023, showing an increase in infant mortality rates from the previous year, and the highest rate since 2016.

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Tuskegee University replaces security, facility officials after mass shooting

Tuskegee University named Frank Lee as their new security consultant after relieving the former Tuskegee University Police Chief Terrance Calloway of his duties on Monday.

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ABC Board approves online ‘responsible vendor’ training change

On Thursday, members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a rule change reforming online responsible vendor training for employees at establishments with liquor licenses across the state.

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Senate President Pro-Tem Greg Reed reportedly set to step down

Reports from Yellowhammer News claim that State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) intends to step down as Senate President Pro-Tem to potentially assist Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration with implementing workforce development initiatives passed through a bill package during the 2024 legislative session.

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Alabama House Democrats file bills aimed at state's voting laws after last week's general election

Several Democrats in the Alabama House of Representatives dropped multiple bills after last week’s general election to push for election-day reform in the 2025 legislative session.

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