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'Embarrassed for the country': Britt blasts 'weak' Biden after first 2024 presidential debate

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she was "embarrassed for the country" while watching President Joe Biden on the debate stage the night before.

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Mike Rogers calls for end to failed Gaza pier system ‘before further catastrophe occurs’

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) sent a letter on Thursday urging the Biden administration to immediately cease a temporary pier operation off the coast of Gaza.

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Group opposed to sexually explicit children's books applauds rule change from Prattville library board; Supporters silent

Clean Up Alabama, the group that started to oppose the inclusion of sexually explicit books in Alabam libraries, is applauding the recent rule change by the Autauga-Prattville Library Board of Trustees that may create problems for a federal lawsuit filed against the board by those trying to keep the books where they are.

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U.S. Rep. Moore introduces Advocates for Families Act to improve foster care transition

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill to help families with the challenges they face when children are temporarily put into foster care.

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Alabama Securities Commission elects W. Allen Carroll, Jr. as chairman

The Alabama Securities Commission elected Commissioner W. Allen Carroll, Jr. as chairman on Wednesday.

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Families found in van spark human trafficking concerns; police say no evidence found

Several people caught on camera in the back of a Budget rental van in Atlanta told police they were moving from Alabama to Maryland for work.

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Judge shopping hearings continue for attorneys in transgender surgery ban case

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke continued questioning attorneys on Thursday over a panel’s investigation they engaged in "judge shopping" while suing the state of Alabama over its Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.

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Ivey 'engaging with law enforcement' to address rampant crime in Montgomery, other cities

Governor Kay Ivey’s office recently said that she is considering both long and short-term solutions to address the recent crime wave in Montgomery that recently led to stray gunfire hitting a government office in the downtown area.

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OnlyFans creator flies beach banner over Orange Beach, Gulf Shores

An advertising plane banner is getting more attention than most after an OnlyFans creator paid for a banner with her name to be flown over the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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Report: Birmingham's tallest building enters receivership

An iconic Birmingham building has entered receivership after failing to generate the revenue needed to cover loan requirements, according to a report from the Birmingham Business Journal.

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'Science does not lead anywhere': Birmingham’s Dr. Jordan Vaughn testifies about long COVID to House Judiciary Committee

Jordan Vaughn, M.D., internist, founder and CEO of MedHelp and co-founder of the Concerned Doctors organization, testified before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

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Alabama mom wanted for murder of boy starved to death found dead in Texas

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after being starved and dehydrated in a Birmingham hotel was found dead in Texas.

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Jim Kell dies: ‘JK the DJ’ to a generation on Birmingham’s WSGN radio  

Jim Kell, JK the DJ, has died. He was well-known to a generation on Birmingham's WSGN radio.

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Montgomery lawmakers push against Mayor Reed's narrative blaming permitless carry for escalating crime

Lawmakers continue to push back against Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s attempts to exculpate himself from the growing crime in Montgomery by blaming the state for passing constitutional carry in 2022.

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Autauga-Prattville Library Board makes rule changes aligning with state regulations amidst federal lawsuit

Recent rule changes made by the Prattville-Autauga Library Board of Trustees could create an interesting dilemma for a federal lawsuit filed against the system by those fighting to keep sexually explicit books in the library’s children’s section.

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'Hell no': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon scorches pro-gambling lawmakers, warns constitutional amendment would open door to casinos in Baldwin County

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is among the skeptics who said the measures taken by pro-gambling lawmakers to keep casino gambling out of Baldwin County were not sufficient.

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Tuberville on Trump-Biden presidential debate: ‘I’m surprised it’s happening’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is “surprised” tonight’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is happening.

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Conecuh Sausage burger invented by Mobile restaurant Judy's Place

Two Alabama staples, Conecuh Sausage and Judy's Place restaurant in Mobile, have combined to produce the "Conecuh Burger."

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'My suicidal son had to stop someone else from killing himself': Mobile mom begs for changes in mental health

The dire need for more funding for mental health care in Alabama has once again become a topic of conversation in Mobile.

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AG Marshall: Biden admin’s lobbying of transgender health group to remove minimum age limits for treatments, surgeries ‘based purely on political considerations’

Biden administration officials politically pressured World Professional Association for Transgender Health members to remove minimum age limits from its care standards, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed inconsistent with answers on police department staffing numbers

In recent months, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has flip-flopped on answering how many officers are currently staffed at the Montgomery Police Department as criticisms continue over police staffing and crime in the city.

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U.S. Rep. Sewell backs Democratic National Committee in convention delegate dispute with state party chair Randy Kelley

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) defended the Democratic National Committee on Wednesday after Alabama Democrats chair Randy Kelley accused the group of hijacking the delegate selection process for the party’s August convention in Chicago.

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Senate Pro-Tem Reed on gambling impasse: Senate 'more conservative,' House focused on 'other elements' that raise revenue

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Tuesday, State Senate President Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) applauded the House for its push, noting more was "accomplished this session" than in prior attempts.

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Alabama Democrats chairman Kelley claims state party was ‘hijacked, undermined, and discriminated against’ by DNC’s delegate appointments to national convention

Alabama Democrats chair Randy Kelley has accused the Democratic National Committee of engaging in “racial shenanigans” by appointing delegates to the party’s upcoming convention rather than allowing Alabama Democrats to elect their preferred delegate candidates.

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Montgomery bloodshed: Like Nero fiddling while Rome burned, Mayor Reed tweets

Montgomery has been at the center of state headlines in recent months. The city is no stranger to violent crime. However, a recent slew of brutal shootings and robberies have multiplied the voices calling for city leadership to make public safety a higher priority.

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Construction worker dies after fall from building at new Elmore County prison site

A worker died at the site of the new prison under construction in Elmore County on Tuesday.

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Sylacauga family encourages others to live in the moment two years after the accident that changed everything

On the two-year anniversary of the crash, their father, Robert, has a message.

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