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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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Mobile’s Youth Violence program expanding, not discontinuing

An initiative designed to prevent youth violence in Mobile is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to expand services and reach a younger audience.

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UAB Health System to acquire Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System for $450 million

The UAB Health System is in the process of acquiring Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals and clinics for $450 million.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed announces new interim police chief, public safety advisor as city crime draws continued criticism

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced on Tuesday the appointment of a new interim chief of police and a special public safety advisor as the city continues to face criticism over the tumultuous crime escalation in recent months.

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Katie Britt raises $250K for Ted Cruz at Birmingham fundraiser

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) helped raise $250,000 for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) at a fundraiser she hosted in Birmingham on Friday.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug coming to Baldwin County Sept. 5; Heroine of 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics

Olympic hero Kerri Strug to speak in Daphne on September 5.

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Judge shopping hearings begin for attorneys in transgender surgery ban case

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke began questioning 11 attorneys on Monday who a panel recently found engaged in "judge shopping" while suing the state of Alabama over its Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act. 

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AG Marshall backs Tennessee after SCOTUS agrees to hear case over transgender surgeries, hormones for minors ban

Attorney General Steve Marshall is backing Tennessee in its court battle to ban transgender interventions for minors after the Supreme Court of The United States agreed to hear a Tennessee case that will have massive implications for Alabama and other states.

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Auburn’s Briggs & Stratton lays off 38 employees

Briggs & Stratton laid off 38 workers at their Auburn location last week.

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Unsealed docs in Alabama trans youth treatment ban lawsuit show Biden admin's Rachel Levine lobbied transgender health group to remove minimum age limit for surgeries

Newly unsealed documents in a lawsuit against Alabama’s transgender surgery ban for minors reveal the Biden administration lobbied against including minimum age requirements in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s (WPATH) standards of care for surgeries.

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Birmingham mayor vacates assistant police chief and deputy police chief positions

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin removed two members of Police Chief Scott Thurmond’s command staff. According to reports, the positions of assistant police chief and deputy chief were vacated.

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Satsuma Police Department accuses National Police Association of ‘fear mongering’ for donations

The National Police Association, a nationwide non-profit that advocates for law enforcement, is accused of fear-mongering and using political controversies to collect donations.

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Miles College signs letter of intent to acquire Birmingham-Southern College campus

Miles College in Birmingham has reportedly signed a letter of intent to purchase Birmingham-Southern College, which closed on May 31 after legislation to give the financially distressed college a $30 million loan failed to garner enough support in the Alabama House.

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AG Marshall celebrates two-year anniversary of Roe V. Wade's death — 'Life is winning in Alabama'

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently celebrated the “countless lives saved” from abortion after the state was able to implement its hefty restrictions on abortion since the overturning of Roe V. Wade two years ago today.

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