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'More of a primetime campaign speech' — Biden praises his record, pushes Democrat agenda in Oval Office address about his ending his campaign

Biden was expected to explain his reasons for dropping out of the race during his speech Wednesday. Instead, he took 11 minutes to reflect on his accomplishments and promote his Democrat agenda, which drew criticism from Alabama’s political leaders.

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Carl, Strong part of group replacing U.S. flags taken down by pro-Hamas protesters — 'I will not tolerate terrorist sympathizers burning or taking down American flags'

Late Wednesday, a group of Republican House lawmakers made their way to Union Station in Washington, D.C. near the U.S. Capitol to replace the U.S. flags that were taken down earlier in the day by pro-Hamas protesters.

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Watch: Sen. Katie Britt gives impassioned Senate speech after Netanyahu visit — 'The United States of America is behind Israel'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) voiced support for Israel from the Senate floor on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint meeting of Congress.

Huey Hoss Mack Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff Mack announces August 31 as final day in office; Weighs in on Secret Service failure

Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack announced his last day as sheriff will be August 31. Mack is retiring and will become the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association.

Tuberville Alabama News
'It’s just embarrassing': Tuberville blasts VP Harris for not greeting Israeli PM Netanyahu at the airport

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) lambasted presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris for not greeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrived on American soil to deliver an address before Congress.

Bradley Byrne Alabama News
Mobile Chamber's Byrne: Baykeeper lawsuit threatens jobs, economic prosperity

The Mobile Chamber responded after learning the Mobile Baykeeper intended to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port widening project.

Marijuana Alabama News
AG Marshall joins effort opposing marijuana rescheduling — 'A cheap ploy to desperately score some points with voters'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined 10 other states in a letter opposing the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III proposed by the Department of Justice in May.

Montgomery Federal Courthouse Alabama News
Alabama state trooper, illegal alien indicted on cocaine charges

A federal grand jury in Montgomery indicted six individuals on Monday for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross.

Kevin Levy Alabama News
Gulf Coast Technology Center commander fired; Attorney says Levy used as 'scapegoat'

The commander of the Gulf Coast Technology Center was fired Tuesday after information was revealed about a special counsel investigation concerning former Police Chief Paul Prine.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
Palmer: Trump team denied K-9 units at Pennsylvania rally where bombs were found in would-be assassin’s vehicle — 'It’s unbelievable'

U.S. Rep Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) praised the Tuesday resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle while still pushing for answers to numerous unanswered questions he and other lawmakers still have about the failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine City Council Alabama News
Prine only regrets being chief of police; Says he was asked to commit crime

Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine said he still has questions after hearing some of the findings in a special counsel investigation into his grievances with the city. In an interview Tuesday, Prine revealed shocking details about what he said began his long, "heartbreaking" road into forced retirement.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville warns CDC forecasting fall bird flu pandemic that will be used to 'manipulate' presidential election voting procedures

Another pandemic this fall?

Kendrick tragedy Alabama News
'He walked in our bedroom with a gun': Pastor recounts moments after five were shot in Bibb County

The family of five people shot and killed in a Bibb County home revealed the identities of the four children who died. The grandfather of the suspect, a pastor, also spoke to his church congregation about what happened that tragic night.

Guns, Gun Show. Alabama News
NRA, Alabama plaintiffs sue ATF in federal court defining over rule defining who qualifies as a firearms dealer

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action recently successfully acquired plaintiffs in a lawsuit to challenge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule defining who qualifies as a firearms dealer.

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Democrats on deadline: Candidate must be certified by August 23 to get on Alabama's ballot

Now that President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 election, Democrats are on a strict deadline to name a new candidate.

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University of Alabama System keeps DEI leadership, rebrands departments after state passes ban

The University of Alabama System announced on Tuesday they were rebranding their Diversity, Equity, and inclusion offices but keeping the same leadership on at their Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa campuses.

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Baykeeper says Mobile Port widening project impacting economics, environment; Intends to sue Corps of Engineers

The Mobile Baykeeper announced Tuesday that it intends to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port expansion. The Baykeeper and the Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter claiming the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay.

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Alabama lawmakers praise resignation of Secret Service director Cheatle — 'She had no business leading the brave men and women of the Secret Service'

Alabama’s federal lawmakers are applauding the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle after she was blasted during a Monday House Oversight Committee for her perceived security failures in the failed assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
'Angry' Mobile Mayor Stimpson on special investigation findings: 'I regret' I didn't fire former Police Chief Paul Prine sooner

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said Tuesday that the special counsel’s investigation into claims made by former Police Chief Paul Prine found many of the allegations untrue.

Willie Lee Conner Alabama News
Foundation for Moral Law secures parole of Alabama man sentenced to life for shoplifting a nail gun

The Alabama-based Foundation for Moral Law recently celebrated a victory after securing the release of a man who received a life sentence under the state’s Habitual Offender Act after shoplifting a nail gun.

Sitedevelopment Alabama News
Renewal of Alabama Commission awards $15.5 million for industrial site development

The Renewal of Alabama Commission allocated over $15.5 million on Monday in Growing Alabama funding to seven economic development organizations across Alabama to speed the development of industrial sites.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
'I got a problem with people dying': State Rep. Givan calls Birmingham 'disaster zone,' backs Ingram-led bill for state intervention in crime-ridden cities

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has a message for Birmingham city leaders and she says it’s not personal, it’s business.

Social Media Alabama News
Mobile County School Board member calls on Alabama Legislature to ban social media for children under 16

Mobile County School Board member Johnny Hatcher took to the airwaves in Mobile on Monday to ask the Alabama Legislature to ban social media for children under 16.

Bessemer City Schools Alabama News
Bessemer City Schools to comply with state takeover to 'improve student achievement and financial stability'

The Bessemer City Schools Board of Education voted Monday to accept State Superintendent Eric Makey’s offer of intervention and assistance to “improve student achievement and financial stability.”

Sanderson Alabama News
Mobile County Commission appoints Kimberly Sanderson to County Engineer

“After decades of exemplary service, it’s our pleasure to promote Kim Sanderson to the top engineering position in Mobile County," said District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson. "Her knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience make her uniquely suited for this appointment. We believe the County will benefit by having her in this pivotal role.”

Cheatle Alabama News
Birmingham violence mentioned in Secret Service congressional hearing; Lawmaker pushes anti-gun legislation

Violence in Birmingham is getting national attention once again. This time, during the House Oversight Committee hearing over the Secret Service's moves ahead of the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer questions Secret Service director on Trump shooting – 'You failed, in this case, in a spectacular way'

During a Monday House Oversight Committee hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) went toe-to-toe with Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle.

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