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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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State Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident on Smith Lake

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake late in the afternoon on Thursday. 

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Autauga County Sheriff talks being a good neighbor while enjoying Fourth of July fireworks shows

As citizens across the state of Alabama begin celebrating the Independence Day holiday, thousands will gather around large and small fireworks displays.

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'I don’t even know if my personal data are involved' — State Superintendent Mackey warns education employees to monitor credit after data hack

State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey informed the public on Wednesday that the Alabama State Department of Education website was hacked, possibly exposing the personal information of education employees across the state.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Youth trans surgery push from ‘liberal’ medical community, Biden admin ‘making kids experiments’

Marshall is currently defending Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act in federal court

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Retired Chief of Alabama Port Authority, Mobile law enforcement Herbert McCants died July 3

Herbert McCants, retired Chief of Alabama Port Authority, died in Mobile July 3.

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Fireworks shows planned on Alabama’s Gulf Coast for 4th of July

The thousands of visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast this Independence Day weekend will have several chances to enjoy professional fireworks shows.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
'God bless these United States of America': Ivey delivers Independence Day message as state gears up for holiday

To mark the Fourth of July and the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Gov. Kay Ivey recently delivered a message for Alabamians, commemorating the history of America and the sacrifices made by its forefathers.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville blasts Democrats for continued support of 'dementia-ridden' Biden — 'What a clown show'

A longtime critic of Biden, Tuberville said the president's shortcomings have been obvious for years and that other people have been running the country for him.

Steven Reed Alabama News
'This case is far from over' — Montgomery Mayor Reed asks for continued community involvement after arrest in triple murder

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is still asking the public to come forward with information on the triple homicide at a Hispanic grocery store that occurred last month.

Margie wilcox Alabama News
Mobile GOP unanimously supports removal of sales tax from hearing aids

Mobile GOP voted unanimously to recommend removal of local sales tax on hearing aid purchases.

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Driving through some Alabama cities with fireworks is illegal; Check local laws online

This Independence Day, many Alabamians will take part in a timeless tradition: The shooting of fireworks.

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Autauga-Prattville Public Library seeks dismissal of federal lawsuit after conforming rules with state regulations

The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board is requesting a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by left-wing advocates after the library developed policies regarding the availability of sexually explicit children’s books.

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City of Montgomery hires Texas-based search firm to find a permanent police chief as city battles escalating crime

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has retained the services of a public safety recruitment firm to help the city find a permanent police chief as the city continues to face an escalating crime epidemic.

ShayShelnutt Alabama News
State Sen. Shelnutt: Biden’s backtracking on transgender surgeries for minors is ‘too little, too late’

The Biden administration now claims to oppose transgender surgeries for minors after documents uncovered last week in a lawsuit against Alabama exposed one cabinet member for lobbying a transgender health group to remove minimum age requirements for surgeries.

Beach Tourism Alabama News
Alabama’s Gulf Coast bringing in major revenue during busiest week of the year; Traffic concerns highlight need for infrastructure improvements

The sun is shining, and the beaches are packed along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The draw of thousands during the Fourth of July week means more money for Baldwin County businesses and for the entire state of Alabama.

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Brewton native, musician William Lee 'Rusty' Golden, Jr., dies at 65

William Lee Golden, Jr., known as Rusty, died July 1 at age 65. He was half of "The Goldens" from Brewton.

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