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Alabama Supreme Court denies rehearing of United Methodist Church lawsuit

The Alabama Supreme Court denied a request from Alabama churches to rehear a disaffiliation lawsuit against the United Methodist Church on Friday.

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AG Marshall files brief opposing ATF firearms rule – 'The Biden-Harris Administration has no regard for the Second Amendment'

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday that his office filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court opposing a measure by the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to change more firearms definitions.

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Jury convicts former Houston County Assistant DA Mark Johnson for using office for sexual favors

Former Houston County Assistant District Attorney Mark Johnson was found guilty on ethics charges after a Houston County jury returned six guilty verdicts Thursday afternoon. 

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'This is organized crime': Pharmacy board blasted for alleged corruption, retaliation at public hearing

The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ABOP) was subjected to a nearly two-hour grilling by lawmakers on Thursday after a recent report that found multiple "significant problems" with the board’s operations and perceived retaliatory practices against licensees.

Lulu Gribbin Alabama News
Welcome home parade planned for Mountain Brook teen injured in shark attack

Lulu Gribbin will return to her home in Mountain Brook on Saturday, two and a half months after she was attacked by a shark during a trip to Florida.

Athens Limestone Library Alabama News
'Absolutely ridiculous' — Chaos erupts as Athens-Limestone Public Library Board of Trustees approves revised guidelines

Wednesday’s Athens-Limestone County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting started calmly, erupted into controversy and ended on a note of completion.

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'We will continue to fight': AG Marshall announces another court victory against Biden admin Title IX rewrite

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced yet another victory in his continued fight against the Biden administration's attempts to add gender identity definitions to the protections provided in Title IX.

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Katie Britt stresses defeating 'radical' Biden-Harris agenda in hometown address

In her speech to the Republican Women of Coffee County, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) blasted the dangerous and radical agenda of the Biden-Harris administration and articulated the momentous choice facing Americans in November. 

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State acquires 79 acres of undeveloped land on Fort Morgan Peninsula

Following the recent purchase of 79 acres, nearly 200 acres of the Fort Morgan Peninsula are now part of the Alabama State Parks System.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore on free abortions at DNC: 'It's literally the shedding of innocent blood at your event'

Thursday on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed his disappointment with the DNC and Planned Parenthood.

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Jeff Sessions on open borders: ‘It absolutely pulls down wages of American workers’

High levels of immigration into the United States lowers the wages of American workers, according to former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions.

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'Atrocious management practices and governance': Alabama Pharmacy Board in hot water after litany of 'significant issues' found in examiners' report

The Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts recently released a report detailing multiple “significant issues” with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and its operations.

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Dobson opens Mobile headquarters: 'Not running for ego, political dynasty'

With 76 days remaining before the General Election, Alabama’s second congressional district Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson opened her Mobile campaign headquarters Wednesday night.

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Sec. of State Wes Allen: Biden administration using 'liberal' third-parties to help Alabama prisoners register to vote

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is claiming that the Biden administration has contracted liberal third-party organizations to help prisoners register to vote, regardless if they are disqualified under Alabama law.

State Sen. Jabo Waggoner Alabama News
Mysterious poll suggests possible replacements for State Sen. Waggoner in 2026: ‘I am talking to family and praying’

A mysterious poll started popping up in text messages of some Senate District 16 residents this week asking who their preferred candidate would be to replace State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) if he decided not to run for re-election in 2026.

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Albertville resident sues mayor, city council over rezoning issue in historic district

A concerned Albertville resident has filed a lawsuit against the city government over its decision to rezone a residential property inside the local historic district for a coffee shop business.

Tim Walz Alabama News
Barry Moore slams Tim Walz’s military service in letter — ‘You turned your back on your troops’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and other veterans in Congress are calling on Democrat vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to “come clean to the American people” about his military record.

North Shelby Library Alabama News
North Shelby Library director resigns amid continued state controversy surrounding sexually explicit children's books

The North Shelby Library director resigned from her position on Monday after over a year-long battle over sexually explicit and LGBTQ+ children’s books that has grabbed the attention of residents and lawmakers statewide.

Wes Allen Alabama News
'I will not bow down to threats': Wes Allen not intimidated by 'ultra-liberal activist groups' attempts to halt non-citizen voter purge

Secretary of State Wes Allen said on Tuesday that he is not backing down to “threats” after a coalition of liberal groups sent him a letter demanding he retract his new policy of removing non-citizen voters from Alabama’s rolls.

Wayman Newton Alabama News
Tarrant mayor says petition for impeachment 'copy and paste,' denies claims

Some residents of Tarrant filed a petition for impeachment of Mayor  Wayman Newton claiming “willful neglect of duty, corruption in office, incompetency, or intemperance in the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics.” However, Newton said the claims were copied from another city and had nothing to do with Tarrant or his actions as mayor.

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United Methodist Church court to hear questions on Alabama churches hoping to leave denomination

The United Methodist Church’s (UMC) court will deliberate in October on the handling of church exits in Alabama and other states in recent years.

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Britt: Dems more excited about Israeli ceasefire than hostage return — 'It’s really despicable'

During an appearance on a Montgomery radio program, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized the Biden administration's perceived weakness in addressing the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestine, blasting the president for not prioritizing the return of American hostages.

Mobile Baykeeper Alabama News
Mobile Baykeeper thanks Britt, hopes Mobile Chamber has better understanding of purpose

The Mobile Baykeeper held a second town hall Tuesday evening regarding the widening and deepening of the Port of Mobile.

Sheriff Hoss Mack Alabama News
Britt honors outgoing Baldwin County Sheriff Mack for his 'commitment to public service'

Britt spoke on the Congressional record, thanking Mack for his 17 years as sheriff. She told the story of how Mack’s grandfather was murdered in 1982, empowering him to begin a career in criminal justice.

Debbie Wood. Alabama News
State Rep. Wood to re-introduce post-election audit bill: 'We have a responsibility to ensure that every vote counts'

Legislation that stalled in the 2024 legislative session that would mandate random post-election audits has been pre-filed for 2025.

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Builders and Contractors of Alabama president Jay Reed: New union secret ballot incentives law ‘critical to free enterprise’

A recent law passed in Alabama requiring secret ballot union elections for companies to receive economic development incentives is “critical to free enterprise,” according to Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama President Jay Reed.

Montgomery Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed deletes tweet boasting city’s safety, desirability ranking, after misciting data

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed boasted on X about rankings given by the U.S. News & World Report real estate section before deleting the tweet after erroneously claiming the city was listed as one of the top 10 places to live.

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