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Pride Parade Alabama News
Here we go again: Prattville Pride to participate in Mardi Gras Parade following Christmas fiasco

The local group Prattville Pride is boasting of its participation in the city’s Mardi Gras parade after receiving a federal judge’s injunction to access the city’s Christmas parade last month.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Alabama News
Alabama arrestees, some with ties to state among Trump 'J6 Hostage' pardons

Trump has granted pardons and clemency to an estimated 1,500 individuals convicted in connection to the riots of January 6, including some from and with connections to Alabama.

Britt Laken Riley Alabama News
Laken Riley Act passes Senate — 'This is a truly momentous day'

Members of the U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act by a vote of 64-35 on Monday. 

Spann Alabama News
James Spann ‘positive for the future’ despite local TV meteorologist layoffs

Weather personality James Spann is optimistic despite cutbacks in local TV meteorologists.

NWS Snow map Alabama News
'This could be historic': South Alabama snow could be comparable to snow events of '73, '93

The last time more than two inches of snowfall accumulated in South Alabama was in March of 1993.

President reacts and Tiffany Trump smiles during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool) Alabama News
'Our neighbors need us now, more than ever' — Alabama liberals cope with Trump inauguration

As President Donald Trump was sworn into office to begin his second term on Monday, Alabama’s liberal commentators were predictably full of sour grapes, painting Trump’s swearing-in as the beginning of a new dictatorship.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey declares state of emergency for winter weather in 39 counties

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on Monday for 39 counties ahead of another round of winter weather.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance listen to Christopher Macchio sing during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Alabama News
Alabama leaders celebrate Trump inauguration: ‘He will pick right back up where he left off’

Alabama and the nation celebrated the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday.

Robertsdale eminent domain land fairground road Alabama News
Robertsdale claiming eminent domain over Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association property

The Robertsdale city council is in the process of claiming eminent domain over 40 acres owned by the Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association (BCCFA).

bruce pearl Alabama News
Bruce Pearl blasts Hamas after release of Israeli hostages — 'Does it look like they want peace?'

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl on Sunday did not shy away from speaking out against Hamas in response to a video that reportedly showed the terrorist group handing over three female Israeli hostages to the Red Cross.

Trumpdance Alabama News
1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson: Trump's inauguration means 'we take our country back'

On Monday, 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson spoke with "The Rick Burgess Show" live from Washington, D.C. regarding the scene for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

Jamesspann Alabama News
James Spann speaks out Monday night on local TV meteorologists laid off

Meteorologist James Spann goes live on YouTube Monday at 7 pm to tell what is happening as some local TV weather staff are being cut.

Albertvilleband Alabama News
Alabama groups disappointed, not performing in freezing Trump inaugural parade

The Albertville Aggies Band and the Azalea Trail Maids have been cut as the Trump inaugural parade has been moved indoors.

MagicCityAcceptanceAcademy Alabama News
'Not your mama’s history textbook' — Magic City Acceptance Academy hosts radical LGBTQ+ anti-America author

As the only charter school in the state catering explicitly to LGBTQ students, Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood offers an alternative view on education and, apparently, on history itself despite Alabama's recent ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI

Hearing aid Alabama News
Mobile to consider hearing aid tax exemption

People in need of hearing aids could soon pay less in Mobile. The Mobile city council is considering a resolution to exempt hearing aids from local sales tax.

Kay Ivey in Washington, D.C., 1/19/2025 Alabama News
Ivey to Alabama Delegation inauguration prayer brunch: 'We ask Almighty God to continue to protect this great country we are so blessed to call home'

Sunday, during remarks given at the Alabama congressional delegation's prayer brunch to mark President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming inauguration, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke about the importance of faith and prayer for Trump and his incoming administration.

katie britt Alabama News
Laken Riley Act poised to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump after inauguration

The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a critical piece of immigration legislation, the Laken Riley Act, spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), after the legislation cleared another hurdle in the Senate on Friday.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Get your milk sandwiches ready: Deep South preparing for rare winter storm

The Deep South is preparing for its first winter storm in nearly 11 years. The system is expected to bring snow across Alabama midweek, with heavier snow totals south of Interstate 20.

Emorycox Alabama News
Tuberville staffer Emory Cox appointed to senior Trump post

Emory Cox of Pell City is named senior staffer by Trump.

Kent Davis Alabama News
Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis doubles down on potential political run — ‘It's time we have some fundamental changes in how we operate’

Admiral Kent Davis is still "strongly considering" running for state office after he was fired from his position as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs for what he believes was retaliation by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Kidney Transplant Alabama News
New Hampshire teen thankful after receiving life-saving kidney from Foley woman

A kidney transplant was successful for a young New Hampshire teen who was gifted a kidney from a Baldwin County woman.

Alabama Political News Jury Duty Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court declares breastfeeding moms exempt from jury duty after threat from Ivey-appointed Jefferson County judge

Breastfeeding moms can be excused from jury duty, according to an order from all members of the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday.

Amberkulick Alabama News
Local TV meteorologists cut in Huntsville, 22 stations nationally

Local meteorologists are being cut at WAAY-TV in Huntsville and 20 stations nationally.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth offers plan to widen I-65 from Tennessee to 'Gulf of America'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth detailed his plan to widen I-65 from the Tennessee line to the Gulf.

Keith Sullivan and family Alabama News
Murder trial set for man who shot ‘deranged’ neighbor; Supporters say Alabama’s Stand Your Ground Law has failed

The murder trial for a man who shot and killed a trespasser in Dekalb County is set for March, despite evidence he was standing his ground.

Alabama Political News Le Fleur Alabama News
ADEM director Lance LeFleur retiring, search underway for his replacement

Lance LeFleur is retiring as the director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt questions AG nominee Bondi in first-ever Judiciary Committee meeting — 'The United States of America could only be so fortunate if you were confirmed'

This week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) attended her first-ever meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she questioned President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the next attorney general, Pam Bondi.

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