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Shoals-area lawmakers lay out ambitious legislative agenda

TUSCUMBIA—The Colbert County Republican Club's December meeting featured State Reps. Kerry "Bubba" Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) and Ben Harrison (R-Elkmont), who discussed the proposed 2025 legislative agenda on their February return to Montgomery.

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City of Mobile releases dramatic video on dangers of fentanyl

A new film on dangers of fentanyl has been produced by the City of Mobile.

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Marshall County approves $35.6 million bid for new jail addition

After months of site preparation and planning for a new jail addition, Marshall County is moving to the construction phase of the project after approving a nearly $36 million bid.

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Former Mobile police chief Paul Prine launching ‘Prine-Time’ podcast

Retired Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine is making his story public on a new podcast, Prine-Time.

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Concerned Doctors co-founder Jordan Vaughn predicts Trump, RFK will expose health agencies misconduct — 'Bring sunlight and allow access to all the things that are inconveniently true'

With over a month to go before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump is already impacting public policy. His cabinet picks have drawn much support from his base but even more ire from Democrats and some Republicans concerned about how they might shake things up.

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University of South Alabama surpasses 100,000 graduates, awards doctorate to retiring Mayor Stimpson

The University of South Alabama achieved a milestone at Friday's graduation. The 1,300 new graduates surpassed 100,000 total graduates.

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House Majority Leader Stadthagen seeks to expand prohibition on foreign land ownership in Alabama in 2025 legislative session

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has filed legislation for the 2025 legislative session that would expand the prohibitions on the types of Alabama land and property that foreign governments and entities can own.

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Mobile County health officer continues pushing COVID-19 shots; Says adverse cardiac reactions rare

Despite studies showing adverse effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Mobile County Health Department continues to market the shot with no warning.

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Tuberville announces key wins in water infrastructure package — ‘We want to ensure our waterways remain safely open to support economic growth’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced a number of Alabama wins in the final version of the Water Resources Development Act, which includes continued dredging of the Mobile Port.

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Lottery and gambling legislation possibility in 2025: ‘I think that issue is going to come before us’

Lottery and gambling legislation could be on tap again in the Alabama Legislature in the 2025 session.

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'We will comply with the law': UAB reacts to Tennessee's challenged ban on transgender care

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's (UAB) Gender Health Clinic, led by Brianna Patterson, who identifies as transgender, offers so-called "gender-affirming" gynecological services, including referrals for therapy, mental health services and certain surgical procedures.

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Sylacauga 'Santa Claus' Bryan Taunton kicks off mayoral run — 'We need leadership that combines vision with action'

Mayoral elections don’t begin until August 2025, but Sylacauga’s own Santa Claus is pulling double duty after announcing his bid for the mayor’s seat just ahead of the Christmas holiday.

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Case closed for ALDOT director Cooper, neighbor in land dispute; Agreement reached on new easement

An agreement was reached Thursday between Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper and his neighbor in North Alabama following a disagreement over an easement.

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Two men, including 19-year-old, arrested in Montgomery over unrelated murders

Montgomery Police arrested two separate individuals on Thursday in connection with two separate murders earlier this year, with one suspect including a 19-year-old male.

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Alabama Court of Civil Appeals sides with former Baldwin County Sheriff Mack in vehicle seizure case

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reversed a 2023 ruling by the Baldwin County Circuit Court in 2023 that compelled former Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack to return a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro deputies seized.

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U.S. Rep. Strong tapped for House Appropriations Committee — 'It’s past time we put America First'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovua) was appointed on Friday by House Republican leadership to sit on the House Appropriations Committee.

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Ivey ‘remains opposed’ to Medicaid expansion

Governor Kay Ivey is still opposed to expanding Medicaid.

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Tuberville criticizes College Football Playoff and bowl season for scheduling bowl games on Army-Navy game day

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and 57 congressional colleagues criticized executive directors of the College Football Playoff and Bowl Season committees for not preserving the annual Army-Navy football game’s “time-honored tradition” of being the only major college football game on the second Saturday in December. 

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'Dream of a lifetime': Rick & Bubba sign off for final episode after 31-year run

On Friday, longtime radio co-hosts and self-proclaimed "Sexiest Fat Men Alive" Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey" put an end to their popular "Rick & Bubba Show" after 31 years.

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State Board of Education passes 'strongest standards on the Holocaust'

New social studies standards adopted by State Board of Education include "strongest standards on the Holocaust."

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr warns overtime tax exemption exceeded 'best guess' projection by $162 million, calls for cap for ETF to keep pace with demand

In 2023, lawmakers passed legislation exempting overtime wages from taxes. House Bill 217 (HB 217), led by House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville), removed the state income tax obligation for a full-time, hourly wage employee for work performed above 40 hours a week.

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Tuberville calls for investigation into Democrat fundraising group ActBlue — ‘It's foreign influence’

Recent reports of suspicious activities by the Democrat fundraising group ActBlue have many calling for an investigation into the liberal-leaning organization.

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Crime Stoppers announces $50K in rewards to be distributed for Five Points South mass shooting

Reward money totaling $50,000 will be distributed among tipsters who utilized Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, leading to the arrest of Damien McDaniel for capital murder and 17 counts of first-degree assault.

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Katie Britt backs Kash Patel after meeting — ‘He has my support to serve as the next FBI Director’

After meeting with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next FBI director, Kash Patel, received a full-throated endorsement to take the position in the new administration.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission reduces most license fees by 25%

Members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) cut most cannabis business license fees by 25% on Thursday.

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Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis considering run for political office in 2026

Former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis is considering joining the multitude of candidates who will be seeking elected office in 2026.

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State library system chair Wahl: Teen sex guide example of why Spanish Fort, Fairhope libraries would lose state funding

Alabama Public Library System (APLS) chairman John Wahl says several libraries could lose state funding due to their refusal to remove sexually explicit materials from juvenile sections.

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