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Mobile Port Authority Alabama News
Dockworkers strike looming at Port of Mobile; Could mean high shipping costs, major delays

Negotiations between a maritime workers union and the United States Maritime Alliance have failed, according to reports, meaning a strike could be looming at Alabama's port.

ALLA. Alabama News
Despite disassociation, state library board promotes ALA's 'Library Advocacy Town Halls'; Attendees sought to 'subtly' promote 'Pride Month'

Despite officially breaking ties with the American Library Association, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) recently distributed brochures for a series of “Library Advocacy Town Halls” provided by the ALA’s state chapter to discuss the “war on Alabama libraries.

in-vitro fertilization, ivf Alabama News
Patients ask court to declare new ‘hastily conceived’ Alabama IVF law unconstitutional

Plaintiffs in a wrongful death in vitro fertilization (IVF) lawsuit that has received national attention in recent months asked the Mobile County Circuit Court to declare a new Alabama IVF provider immunity law unconstitutional this week.

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan downplays 2025 gambling bill prospects — 'The whole one-vote narrative is absolute garbage'

During an appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) explained that even though a conference committee-brokered bill failed by one vote in the Alabama State Senate, it will still need a majority of Senate Republicans to proceed if it comes up again.

Evidence Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office investigating possible mishandling of evidence by deputy who served on FBI task force

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is involved in a countywide investigation over the possible mishandling of evidence.

Johnson Johnson Baby Powder Alabama News
Alabama to get $13.5 million settlement in Johnson & Johnson baby powder lawsuit

The State of Alabama will receive nearly $13.5 million pending judicial review of a settlement between 41 states, the District of Columbia and Johnson & Johnson. The payments will be made in four annual installments.

Jefferson County Coroner Alabama News
Jefferson County Coroner reports major decrease in overdose fatalities halfway through 2024

The number of drug overdose fatalities has decreased by 32% halfway through 2024 in Jefferson County, despite concerns at the beginning of the year.

Aderholt Alabama News
Aderholt: Supreme Court’s abortion pill ruling will ‘endanger the health and safety of women’

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming nationwide access to an abortion pill will “allow policies to continue which endanger the health and safety of women,” according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).

Britt tuberville Alabama News
Britt, Tuberville sign onto Senate GOP letter supporting continued nationwide access to IVF, condemning Democrats 'scare tactics'

Alabama's U.S. Senators signed a letter stating their support for in-vitro fertilization and accused Democrats of using "scare tactics" and "false fearmongering" on the GOP's IVF stance.

Bill Hagerty Alabama News
U.S. Senator on VP shortlist attends $1 million Trump fundraiser in Mountain Brook

U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) attended and helped raise money for a Donald Trump for President fundraiser in Mountain Brook last week.

Garland Alabama News
Alabama House Republicans vote to hold AG Garland in contempt — 'Raises serious questions about President Biden’s mental fitness'

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for refusing to hand over recordings of President Joe Biden being questioned about mishandling classified documents.

no guns Alabama News
'Politicians want to blame somebody else': Experts, lawmakers push back on narrative blaming constitutional carry for increased crime

In recent months, Montgomery leadership has attempted to pass the buck on who’s to blame for the recent rash of violent crime that has swept the city.

SPLC Alabama News
Massive layoffs at SPLC — ’Gutted its staff by a quarter’

The Montgomery-based, left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center nonprofit laid off over 60 employees on Wednesday.

IVF Alabama News
Southern Baptist Convention passes resolution opposing IVF

Southern Baptist Convention delegates approved a resolution opposing in-vitro fertilization on Wednesday.

ALEA Alabama law enforcement Agency trooper Alabama News
ALEA identifies man shot on interstate after charging officers with knife

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation released the identity of a man they say charged officers with a knife when they responded to a crash in Opelika Tuesday.

ambulance Alabama News
Teen starved to death in Birmingham hotel; Mother charged, not in custody

The Birmingham Police Department arrested the mother of a boy found dead in the Extended Stay America on Cahaba Park Circle.

Bill and Susan Britt. Alabama News
State taxpayers bankrolling Alabama Political Reporter's anti-GOP screeds

In a Republican-run state, one might be surprised to find tens of thousands of dollars flowing to progressive, left-wing media sites, but not in Alabama.

Dauphin island trash Alabama News
Dauphin Island installs beach clean-up stations for volunteers

Beach Clean-Up stations installed at Dauphin Island with buckets for beachcombers to use.

Mayra Flores (left), Caroleene Dobson (right) Alabama News
Dobson says Republican women understand the 'struggle' of American families and Biden's dangerous border policy

U.S. House Republican Conference chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) hosted several female GOP candidates, including Caroleene Dobson Tuesday.

Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger: Gambling bill to likely come up again in 2025; Says clean lottery bill ‘not going to pass’ due to special interests

The Alabama Legislature will likely reconsider gambling legislation in 2025 similar to the bill that failed to pass by one vote in the Senate last month, according to State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

U.S. Supreme Court. Clarence Thomas. Alabama News
Tuberville: Democratic attempts to impose ethics rules on SCOTUS 'going after' Republican justices

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on Wednesday that he would oppose a proposed Democrat bill to impose a code of ethics on the Supreme Court, saying the measure was an effort to target Republican justices.

Jubilee1 Alabama News
'Jubilee' brings sealife to surface near Grand Hotel Wednesday sunrise

A rare 'Jubilee' brought sealife to the surface Wednesday near the Grand Hotel on Mobile Bay's Eastern Shore.

Randolph County Commission Alabama News
Randolph County Commission recognizes June as National Cancer Survivors Month

The Randolph County Commission passed a resolution Monday recognizing June as Cancer Survivors Month.

amtrak Alabama News
Port Authority, state could split costs to bring Amtrak back to Alabama's coast

The Alabama State Port Authority and the State of Alabama could help share the cost of an over $3 million effort to bring Amtrak’s service back to the Gulf Coast.

IVF Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court ruling ‘catalyst’ for IVF opposition vote Wednesday at Southern Baptist Convention

A February Alabama Supreme Court ruling was the reason why the Southern Baptist Convention will vote on whether to ban in-vitro fertilization, according to Rev. Albert Mohler.

nodine v biden Alabama News
'A degradation of Second Amendment rights': Fmr Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine reacts to Hunter Biden verdict

Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine had mixed feelings Tuesday when he heard the President of the United States’ son, Hunter Biden, had been convicted of three federal gun charges.

John Wahl Alabama News
'Sets a bad precedent': ALGOP chairman John Wahl decries Hunter Biden verdict

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl says he does not think it is a good verdict.

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