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Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter open to imposing stiffer penalties for violent gun crime

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter responded to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey's proposal to increase gun crime penalties during an interview with Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 from the Sand Mountain Potato Festival in DeKalb County that aired Monday.

Matt Mc Kenzie Alabama News
Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie puts name in hat for Sheriff

Following the announcement that Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack is leaving his post, District 2 Commissioner Matt McKenzie said he has intentions to be appointed interim sheriff.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville warns of ISIS fighters crossing southern border — 'They're coming by the droves'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) returned from a recent trip to the Darien Gap in Panama, warning of ISIS troops invading the U.S. Southern border.

Will Ainsworth, John Cooper Alabama News
'He needs to be fired': Ainsworth says ALDOT's Cooper not doing a good job

Despite facing perpetual statewide criticism and pending criminal charges for over a year, Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper still manages to hold on to the top post at ALDOT.

Huey "Hoss" Mack Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey 'Hoss' Mack retiring after 17 years, Will take on leadership role with Alabama Sheriffs Association

Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack announced he is leaving his post in the late summer or early fall to take another job in Montgomery.

Chickpeas Alabama News
A little taste of Lebanon comes to Mobile: Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill

Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill opens in West Mobile.

Lisa Kay Lee Alabama News
‘Skating Rink Lady of Alabama’ Lisa Kay Lee dies

Lisa Kay Lee of Decatur has died at age 64. She operated skating rinks across Alabama and made a difference.

Gudger415 Alabama News
Gudger offers update on jet ski accident recovery

On July 4, State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake, which resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.

Childrens Rescue Initiative Alabama News
Children's Rescue Initiative following God's plan to save children from modern slavery

The Children’s Rescue Initiative has conducted tense and dangerous operations in Northern Asia, Africa, Ghana, Pakistan and more. An estimated 2,358 children and adults have been rescued from modern slavery thanks to the organization and its partners.

Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches Alabama News
Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches giving youth experiencing crisis a second chance

Since 1966, a non-profit organization in Alabama has been helping the state’s youth get out of crisis situations and go on to become successful, contributing members of society. The Alabama Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches have taken in thousands of young people from across the state and has grown to build four specialized ranches.

Jeremy Carl Alabama News
Author Jeremy Carl exposes the scourge of 'anti-white racism' — 'White people need to be able to speak for themselves without apology'

In a culture hyper-sensitive to racial issues, anti-white racism is the one prejudice that often goes unnoticed.

Wotsceremony Alabama News
Air Force Warrant Officer Training School opens at Maxwell

Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development at Maxwell Air Force opened a new warrant officer training school on Friday.

Pot leaf with Gun Alabama News
Could medical cannabis users lose their Second Amendment rights?

After President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was convicted of three federal gun charges for lying about his drug use on an official form, people on both sides of the political aisle were concerned about how the ruling might impact Second Amendment rights.

Seaturtle Alabama News
Sea turtle deterred from nesting prompts advisory from Alabama Ecological Field Service Office

A crowd of Alabama beachgoers scared a sea turtle attempting to nest on the night of July 4th, and she returned to the Gulf with her eggs.

russ chappell Alabama News
Long-time Tuscaloosa radio voice goes silent: Russ Chapelle dies at 87

Tuscaloosa radio man Russ Chappell, Sr. died at age 87. He and his voice were known to a generation in Tuscaloosa.

ADOC Arrests Alabama News
Three arrested after attempting to deliver contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore

On Friday, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) recently arrested three individuals for attempting to smuggle contraband into the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore after a police pursuit.

Gudger415 Alabama News
ALEA: Gudger injured from jet ski collision with son on Smith Lake

New details were announced by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday after State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake late in the afternoon on Thursday. 

Athens Limestone Library Alabama News
Library controversy continues as local libraries align policies with new state rules targeting sexually explicit children's books

The Athens-Limestone Public Library board of trustees recently joined other local libraries that have already begun conforming individual policies after the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) passed an administrative rule change that libraries must adopt to continue receiving state funding.

Cottonwood Rescue Alabama News
Wiregrass blogger Rickey Stokes resigns as Cottonwood Rescue’s president days after state audit questions payments

Rickey Stokes resigned as Cottonwood Rescue’s president on Friday after an audit questioned about $848,000 in payments made by the nonprofit emergency services provider serving southeast Houston County.

Baldwin County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Baldwin County deputy removed from FBI task force following mishandling of evidence; Cases could be dismissed

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office removed a deputy from an FBI task force after learning he may have mishandled evidence from federal cases.

Sherwood stewart Alabama News
God’s timing: Patriot, Lt. Col. Sherwood Stewart of Alex City dies on Fourth of July

Lt. Col. Sherwood Stewart, 98, died on the Fourth of July. He was a WWII Vet. For years, he sang "America the Beautiful" at the Church in the Pines on Lake Martin.

Montgomery PD Alabama News
State Rep. Stringer says enhanced gun crime penalties coupled with actual enforcement, truth in sentencing the keys to fixing Montgomery, other cities crime waves

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), one of the architects of Alabama's 2022 constitutional carry law, said he agreed with Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey's assessment.

Garlan Gudger Alabama News
Colleagues, local officials rally to support hospitalized Garlan Gudger

Gudger has received an outpouring of support from his colleagues and other officials around the state.

Festival Centre Alabama News
Man shot, killed outside Mobile shopping center on Fourth of July

The Mobile Police Department’s homicide detectives did not get to take off the Fourth of July because they had to respond to a busy shopping center off Airport Boulevard.

Daphne Search and Rescue Alabama News
Body of teen found in Perdido Beach area after swimming with friends

The body of a 17-year-old boy reported missing Thursday has been recovered in the Perdido Beach area, authorities said.

Tunnel to Towers Alabama News
Family of fallen Huntsville firefighter given home in honor of July Fourth

The family of Kevin Rose got a big surprise recently when a national non-profit contacted them following the death of their patriarch.

Medical marijuana, medical cannabis Alabama News
Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson says medical cannabis law’s cap on licenses makes implementation ‘difficult’

A 2021 law legalizing medical cannabis in Alabama is difficult to implement due to a state-mandated cap on some business license categories, according to Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson.

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