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New Escambia prison in limbo after Elmore facility price hike — 'We’re going to have to know more about finances before we can go forward'

Alabama Department of Corrections commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers on Tuesday that the hotly debated $1.25 billion Elmore Prison construction is not scheduled to be completed for another two years, while the planned Escambia County prison is on hold until funding can be secured.

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Britt secures millions to ensure Alabama Port widening project is environmentally beneficial

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced more beneficial use opportunities related to dredging material in Mobile Bay.

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Baldwin County residents asked to conserve water; Fairhope under mandatory restrictions

At least two utility companies in Baldwin County have asked customers to limit the use of water.

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Ivey announces $30 million GOMESA funds to coastal projects

Governor Kay Ivey was in Mobile on Tuesday as part of her Back-to-School Tour. She stopped at St. Mary’s Catholic School and spoke to students in grades K through eight.

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Secretary of State Allen initiates removal of non-citizen voters from Alabama's rolls; Criminal prosecution possible

Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday that his office was implementing a process of removing ineligible non-citizen voters from Alabama’s rolls ahead of the November elections.  

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Alabama Democrats cry foul over delegate selection ahead of Kamala coronation

The Alabama Democratic Party and National Democratic Committee are at odds again.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson appoints Jimmy Rane to America 250 Commission

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) appointed Jimmy Rane to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission on Tuesday.

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Construction on Gulf Shores commercial airline terminal to 'take off' soon

Gulf Shores approved two measures Monday to build a temporary commercial airline terminal at the Gulf Shores International Airport.

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Huntsville IVF clinic to close in 2025

A Huntsville IVF clinic will be closing in 2025.

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State Rep. Shaw wants Alabama to be 'blockchain friendly' as he continues educating lawmakers, citizens on the growing tech

State Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover), who is participating in a Wednesday town hall on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, is making it a personal mission to educate lawmakers and the public on the technology and its benefits to Alabama.

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Beach Express bridge relieves traffic through Foley after tolls lifted

The numbers are in for summer travel in Baldwin County and Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the ending of tolls on the Beach Express bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway has lessened traffic congestion through the center of Foley.

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State Rep. Colvin, local Haitian American businessman condemn 'racist and hurtful' reactions to Pilgrim's Pride bus controversy — 'A change has to come'

State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) and Jeff Lamour, a“proud Haitian American” in Albertville, are calling for unity and change after a recent controversy over Pilgrim’s busing workers to and from its Russellville plant divided the community.

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Coinbase to host Montgomery town hall featuring state lawmakers to discuss future of crypto in Alabama

The popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will host a town hall on Wednesday as the state continues to examine the future possibilities surrounding blockchain technology.

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Alabama IVF providers begin shipping embryos out of state after Supreme Court ruling

Multiple Alabama in-vitro fertilization clinics are storing embryos out of state after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling in February.

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Baldwin County law enforcement dealing with mental health crisis; Sheriff adding 'mental health cells' to jail

As loved ones prepare to lay to rest a Fairhope Police officer who died last week after suffering from mental illness, Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack explained how local law enforcement can be impacted heavily by the mental health crisis.

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Explosion at Theodore chemical plant caused by over-pressurized railcar

Evonik chemical plant in Theodore experienced an incident Saturday after a railcar exploded.

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Hoover teen Lucy Helland wins Miss Ultimate USA title

Hoover resident Lucy Helland was crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

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State Rep. Chip Brown re-files bill requiring parental consent for vaccines

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has re-filed his 2924 legislation requiring parents or guardians to provide written consent before minors can receive vaccinations after the bill stalled out in the 2024 legislative session.

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Author Brilyn Hollyhand encourages young conservatives to stand up to 'blue-haired liberals' — 'We're the silent majority'

President Ronald Reagan said freedom was never more than one generation away from extinction, emphasizing the importance of vigilance to preserve American values.

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Report: Alabama ranked 20th in the nation for religious liberty

Alabama is 20th in the nation for religious liberty, according to a new ranking from the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy.

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Trump 2024 flag parade planned in South Baldwin County

Cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles will participate in the TRUMP 2024 Flag Parade in South Baldwin County on August 31. The parade will go from Summerdale to Orange Beach.

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U.S. Rep. Strong investigating surge of Haitians migrants in Athens, blames Biden for 'destroying public trust' in immigration system

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said Athens is seeing an influx of Haitian migrants, like many other cities in North Alabama, due to the Biden administration’s “damaging” immigration policies.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis files ethics complaint against Department of Mental Health commissioner Kim Boswell

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis recently filed an ethics complaint against Alabama Department of Mental Health commissioner Kim Boswell for allegedly preventing ADVA from obtaining $7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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Inside Look: The Tin Top Restaurant in Bon Secour reopens in new location

After 20 years in the same location, The Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar reopened Friday in a new location right down the road in Bon Secour.

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Aderholt warns about Democrat VP pick Tim Walz's 'shocking' agenda — 'He signed a law that put tampons in the boys' bathroom'

U.S. Rep. Aderholt said he’s “shocked” to see how radical then-U.S. Rep. Tim Walz (R-Minn.) has become.

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'It's a bad bargain': State Sen. Orr blames Haitian influx on chicken plants recruiting cheap labor; Slams federal officials for failing to act

While immigration, legal or otherwise, has long been an issue, a controversy over chicken plants busing in Haitian workers has reignited the issue in the minds of Alabama residents and political leaders.

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Tuberville demands answers from Biden admin after $15 billion VA shortfall – 'This administration has failed those who honorably served this country'

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to criticize the Biden administration for its supposed failures in properly funding the Department of Veterans Affairs after the agency announced a massive cash shortfall.

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