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Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell stands by jail evacuation over mold infestation, fight continues with county commission

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell is still at odds with the county commission weeks after Harrell evacuated the county jail until health and safety hazards, like prolific black mold, are addressed.

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Three Alabama men die following desperate search in Gulf of Mexico

First responders in Panama City Beach pulled three men out of the Gulf of Mexico after receiving a call about distressed swimmers Friday night. The three men, who were from Alabama, died at local hospitals.

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Autauga County launches virtual school — 'Families are seeking flexible and personalized educational models'

Autauga County Schools recently announced the launch of a new online virtual school for students “desiring an alternative educational setting.”

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Coastal Alabama lawmakers want fishing laws to change during jubilees after man arrested by game warden

According to long-time residents, an Eastern Shore tradition dating back to the Civil War is no longer what it used to be because of the overzealous enforcement of Alabama law.

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Alabama Policy Institute launches new ‘education freedom’ website for parents

The Alabama Policy Institute launched a new website dedicated to getting information to Alabama parents about the state’s new school choice law, the CHOOSE Act, on Friday.

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Board of trustees votes to extend Alabama A&M University president Daniel Wims’ contract to 2030

In a unanimous vote at a recent meeting, the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees voted to extend the contract of president Daniel Wims to December 31, 2030. 

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Ag commissioner Rick Pate to host Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch

The annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch is Wednesday, June 26, at 11:30 at Garrett Coliseum.

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Embattled former Montgomery Police Chief Albert a candidate to lead Austin, Texas Police Department

Darryl Albert, the now-former Montgomery Police Chief who resigned in April amidst accusations of sexual misconduct, is now seeking to take the police chief position in Austin, Texas.

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Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased, labor force participation unchanged in May

Alabama’s labor force participation rate for May held steady at 57.5%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.

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'He continues to favor the demands of radical activists over the needs of the American people': AG Marshall calls on Biden to reverse Palestinian amnesty policy

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general this week calling on President Joe Biden to rescind his memorandum deferring the deportation of certain Palestinians living in the United States.

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'Back to the drawing board': Albritton echoes call for gambling bill after 'no' vote on 2024 House-led effort

After years of fighting to get gaming in Alabama under control, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) said it’s “back to the drawing board” for the legislature.

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NAACP seeks Republican political consultant Chris Brown’s communications with legislators on redistricting

The NAACP is attempting to subpoena documents and communications between Chris Brown, owner of a political consulting firm called Red State Strategies, and his clients in the State House and Senate as part of an ongoing redistricting lawsuit.

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Watch: Britt hosts 'Fox & Friends' at historic Rickwood Field; Talks dangers of social media for children

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) met with “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning ahead of the first Major League Baseball game to be played at Rickwood Field, in Birmingham.

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Illegal migrant's charges upgraded to murder after victim of DUI crash in Albertville dies

An illegal immigrant has been charged with murder for a drunk-driving crash in Albertville.

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Former Mobile police chief suspects collusion in special counsel investigation; Mayor expresses 'grave concern' over subpoenas

The City of Mobile continues to defend its actions following controversy over subpoenas in a special counsel investigation.

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Tuberville joins GOP lawmakers to demand data on IVF clinic safety procedures, CDC certification guidelines

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined other Republican lawmakers in a letter asking Health and Human Services inspector general Christi Grimm to audit the safety procedures of IVF and other reproductive protocols used in fertility clinics.

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'One of the greatest American warships to sail the sea': USS Alabama's restored teak deck now open

Gov. Kay Ivey cut the ribbon Thursday for the opening of the newly restored teak deck of the USS Alabama in Mobile.

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Alabama family wants missionary's body released from hospital in the Philippines; Aderholt's office responding

A Cullman County family wants their loved one’s body released from a hospital in the Philippines after they said they were taken advantage of and possibly scammed during his illness over the past month and a half.

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'Armed and dangerous' Birmingham man accused of multiple homicides in Oklahoma on the run from police

Stacy Lee Drake, 50, is on the run from police after allegedly committing multiple homicides in Oklahoma.

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Farmers gather in Guntersville to discuss farm bill, urge Congress to end policies favoring large corporations

Farmers fighting for a fairer farm bill gathered in Guntersville recently to discuss agriculture policies and urge Congress to approve legislation giving power back to producers.

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Kid Rock, Jason Aldean ‘Rock the Country’ in Alabama this weekend

'Rock the Country' comes to Mobile this weekend headlining Jason Aldean and Kid Rock

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Africanized honeybees found in Alabama: Caution but no panic

Two swarms of Africanized Honeybees found in Alabama and destroyed.

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Orange Beach honors doctor who help save teen’s life after shark attack

The Orange Beach City Council recognized a local doctor after his efforts to save the life of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin after she was attacked by a shark on June 7.

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Caroleene Dobson pledges to seek ‘federal remedies’ for violent crime plaguing cities within district

Caroleene Dobson, Alabama’s second congressional district Republican nominee, announced on Wednesday that she will seek federal funding and other remedies to address violent crime that is running rampant and attacking innocent individuals in cities and towns throughout the district.

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'We've lost respect for law enforcement officers': State Sen. Barfoot says a 'General Patton' needed for some embattled municipal police departments

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) said he agrees with State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road), who has proposed one such fix that would have the State of Alabama take over failing law enforcement agencies.

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Britt urges Biden to take action against religious persecution in Nicaragua

For six months, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have called on President Joe Biden to pressure the Nicaraguan government into releasing from jail the 11 pastors connected to Mountain Gateway.

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Watch: Crews cheer as Beach Express toll plaza demolished

The Alabama Department of Transportation has removed all of the toll plaza from the Baldwin Beach Express bridge.

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