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Kelvin Lawrence Alabama News
State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence pleads not guilty to forgery charges

State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence (D-Hayneville) pleaded not guilty to two felony forgery charges on Friday in Lowndes County Circuit Court.

Clay Library Board Alabama News
Clay pulls library from APLS following controversy over religious texts, library director resignation

The Clay City Council voted to withdraw its local library from the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) in the wake of a contentious library advisory board meeting earlier that day where board members confronted Mayor Charles Webster and city manager Ronnie Dixon over multiple controversies surrounding library operations and management.

MAGA Boat Parade Alabama News
MAGA boat parade cruising the coast; Hundreds expected to fly their Trump flags

The 2024 Make America Great Again Trump Parade will float from Mobile Bay to Orange Beach Pass on August 3.

Steven Reed on NewsNation, 7/27/2024 Alabama News
'Kamala Harris surrogate' Steven Reed says Biden's withdrawal not health-related

While some of the state's policymakers debate the future of law enforcement in Alabama's capital city as a heightened violent crime lingers, the city's mayor is out speaking on behalf of presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.

tuberville Alabama News
'Socialist, Marxist one-world government': Tuberville maintains Joe Biden, Kamala Harris just 'figureheads' for the deep state

During a recent appearance on Newsmax TV, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) downplayed the role both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are playing in the federal government.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Steve Marshall secures injunction against Birmingham business accused of deceptive business practices

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Friday that a Shelby County Judge has granted the state a preliminary injunction against a Birmingham business accused of using deceptive practices to defraud customers of money.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt: Schumer moving Senate into 'fall of fear mongering'

Judy Barlow, chairman of the legislation and research committee of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) sat down with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Mongomery) and talked about the current state of the Republican party.

John Wahl Alabama News
ALGOP's Wahl: Despite no mention at RNC, pro-life platform still top GOP priority — 'It's definitely stronger than I originally thought it was'

With little mention of reproductive issues at the Republican National Convention, many anti-abortion advocates are concerned the Republican Party is toning down its pro-life agenda to win over independent and undecided voters. However, ALGOP chair John Wahl said that’s not the case, and the Republican Party at large still holds preserving the sanctity of life as one of its top priorities.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
Arthur Orr says accountability with voters, not state government on Montgomery crime

With all the hot-button issues that went unresolved when the Alabama Legislature left town in May, very few would have predicted that crime in the state's major cities, primarily Montgomery, would be the main topic during the body's hot stove league season.

Abbie Stockard Alabama News
Miss Alabama navigating tough social topics while striving to be positive role model

Miss Alabama 2024 Abbie Stockard didn’t waste any time getting out and about after being crowned on June 29. The following week was full of television appearances and news interviews.

kamala biden Alabama News
ALGOP ‘supportive’ of FEC complaint contesting Biden transferring campaign cash to Kamala Harris

The Alabama GOP said they supported a campaign finance complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday against Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.

hearing aids Alabama News
City of Madison makes hearing aids sales and use tax exempt

Earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature passed HB 51, which allowed municipalities to offer sales and use tax exemption for purchases of hearing instruments, including hearing aids.

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Mobile County DA finds 'nothing criminal' in probe of Gulf Coast Technology Center

The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office did not find any criminal wrongdoing after a review of a special counsel investigation initiated by the Mobile City Council. However, others who have worked close to officials say there are still issues impacting solving crimes.

Rodent Droppings Alabama News
Rodent droppings found in kid's food box at Birmingham Zoo; Mom 'absolutely disgusted'

A Birmingham-area mom sounded the alarm Friday after things got a little too wild at Wild Burger in the Birmingham Zoo.

Drag Last Supper. Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt laments 'disgraceful' drag queen rendition of Jesus Last Supper during Olympic opening ceremony

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently criticized the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic games after a drag queen rendition of Leonardo da Vinci's famous Last Supper painting.

Shomari Figures, Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Poll: Shomari Figures leads Caroleene Dobson 37% to 34% in close AL-2 race

Alabama Families PAC, a federal Super PAC, recently conducted polling in Alabama's second congressional district. 

Foley Public Library Alabama News
Petition started against Baldwin County libraries, Fairhope drag show

 A petition to stop Baldwin County libraries from exposing children to sexually explicit books is making its rounds.

Fred Plump Alabama News
Fmr Democrat State Rep. Plump sentenced to one year in prison for kickback scheme

Former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) was sentenced on Friday to serve one year in prison for his role in a kickback scheme that led to federal convictions for multiple members of the Alabama House of Representatives.

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State Sen. Givhan predicts 'pushback' on Ingram-led bill for state intervention in crime-ridden cities

During a Thursday appearance on Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) was asked if support from a Democrat would add some legitimacy to Ingram's bill.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall announces conviction of Chinese national on child porn charges in Pike County

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently announced the conviction of a Troy Chinese National on charges of possessing child pornography.

PPP Fraud Alabama News
Tuscaloosa woman pleads guilty to nearly $100K in PPP loan fraud

A Tuscaloosa County woman pleaded guilty this week to defrauding the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, according to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent in charge Carlton Peeples.

Britt tuberville Alabama News
Britt, Tuberville oppose Mexico President Obrador’s effort to 'wrongfully seize' land owned by Vulcan Materials

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called on Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Thursday to end his government’s continued campaign to wrongfully seize land owned and operated by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer.

Trump Shooting. Alabama News
State's entire congressional delegation backs bipartisan task force to investigate attempted Trump assassination

In a showing of bipartisanship, Alabama's entire federal congressional delegation voted in favor of creating a bipartisan House task force to investigate the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Blanchard519 Alabama News
'It’s always a possibility': Lindy Blanchard on 2026 bid for governor

Add Lindy Blanchard’s name to the growing list of possible candidates running for Governor in 2026.

Mobile arena Alabama News
Mobile to approve demolition of civic center; New renderings released

The city of Mobile offered a sneak peek of what the new arena will look like after it is completed in 2027.

Stop Chert Mining Alabama News
Marshall County residents ask ADEM not to permit alleged 'illegal' chert mine near Lake Guntersville; Owner claims to use site for cabin rentals

A land development near Lake Guntersville is causing a stir among local residents who are concerned the site's owner, Anthony Bright, is mining chert without a permit. However, after investigating the site, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) found no evidence of any mining operation, though it did cite the owner for other violations.

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Power bills already high: AG Marshall says ‘radical’ EPA rule could make things worse

If you think power bills are high now, a new EPA rule that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia refused to block, could make things much worse and could force some power plants to shut down.

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