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Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee nominations hearing on Gen. David Allvin for reappointment to the grade of General and to be U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington Alabama News
Tuberville's Poison Control Centers bill unanimously passes out of Senate committee

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 passed unanimously out of committee, 21-0.

U.S. troops prepare to embark a landing craft, which will take them out to a larger ship lying off the coast, June 5, 1944, at a port in England. These soldiers are due to take part in the D-Day landings. Alabama News
D-Day film at Mobile Exploreum’s Dome Theater as 80th anniversary approaches  

A D-Day documentary, narrated by Tom Brokaw, will be playing at Mobile Exploreum's Dome Theater now through June 28.

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Jacksonville State University closes Office of Diversity and Inclusion to comply with state’s new DEI ban

Jacksonville State University will close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion next week after the state legislature banned taxpayer-funded diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and training in March.

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Huntsville-Madison County Library Board risks losing $526K in state funding by adopting policies not in line with APLS guidelines

The Huntsville Madison County library board met on Tuesday to review and discuss the policy changes presented earlier this year by their Governance committee. 

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Flashback: That time RFK Jr. trashed Alabama talk radio

During his discussion with then-Philadelphia PBS affiliate WHYY on-air personality Tracey Matisak, now with Scranton, Pa. PBS affiliate WVIA, Kennedy claimed a visit to Alabama, he found his spoken word radio experience to include "really poisonous racial stuff" and a "barrage of this right-wing insanity."

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Alabama band ‘Red Clay Strays’ on NBC 'Tonight Show' Thursday

The country rock band Red Clay Strays has strayed from a garage band in Mobile to the NBC "Tonight Show" and opening for the Rolling Stones.

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May Day mass shooting close call for Baldwin County; Coroner almost out of space for bodies

In the wake of the mass May Day shooting in Baldwin County, the coroner says there is a big problem with small facilities.

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Legislators begin considering K-12 funding formula changes

Alabama lawmakers began a series of meetings on Tuesday to consider possibly changing how the state funds K-12 public education before the 2025 legislative session begins.

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Tuberville rejects VP, cabinet speculation in possible second Trump term – 'I look forward to supporting him from the Senate'

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) downplayed speculation of a potential vice president or cabinet position in a possible second Donald Trump administration.

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Ceremonial signing with Gov. Ivey signifies unity on Beach Express project; Mayor Kennon wants new bridge

Governor Kay Ivey was in Foley Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of paperwork related to the purchase of the Beach Express bridge in Baldwin County.

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Anti-ballot harvesting lawsuit should be dismissed, AG Marshall says

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from left-wing groups on Monday over an anti-ballot harvesting state law passed during the 2024 session.

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Multiple new arrests made in shooting that left innocent Montgomery woman paralyzed

On Tuesday, Acting Montgomery Police Department (MPD) Captain John Hall and Montgomery City officials announced a slew of recent arrests in the Atlanta Highway shooting that left an innocent woman paralyzed.

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Fairhope mayor announces plans for former K-1 Center; $5.2 million project to serve as startup incubator

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan announced the city's plans for the former K-1 School off South Church Street during a Tuesday evening meeting of the Eastern Shore Republican Women.

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AG Marshall calls on local law enforcement to 'do their job' in cracking down on illegal gambling

After the failure of a comprehensive gambling package that would have created an enforcement arm to crack down on illegal gambling, Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on local officials to enforce the state’s preexisting restrictions.

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Selma's Asher HaVon wins 'The Voice'

An Alabama contestant won "The Voice" for the first time ever, Asher HaVon, 31, of Selma.

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U.S. Army: No training programs disrupted or halted at Fort Novosel

Despite some social media rumors to the contrary, no Fort Novosel funding or training will be halted or disrupted.

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Freedom From Religion 'monitoring' Elmore School District, accuses superintendent of 'gaslighting'

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is doubling down on its criticism of Elmore School District after it denied forcing students to participate in a religious assembly.

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Alabama to offer free maternal autopsies to battle high mortality rate

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering a new program to help find out why so many pregnant women and new mothers are dying in the state.

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AG Marshall leads brief defending Amish private school's right to religious vaccine exemptions

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently led an amicus brief in defense of a group of New York Amish-only private schools facing the state’s ban on religious vaccine exemptions.

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68 Ventures 'Mt. Everest' event raises $155K for Baller Dream Foundation

The event in Olde Towne Daphne raised a record $155,000 for the Baller Dream Foundation.

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'How were we breeding such cold, callous killers?': Mobile PD's John Young questions lack of 'outrage' over black-on-black violence

Mobile Police Officer John Young asks, “Where is the outrage over violence in the city?”

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174-year-old historic church burns in Coosa County

The historic Blue Springs Baptist Church was destroyed by fire Monday in rural Coosa County.

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National winner of 'MasterChef Junior' is 11-year-old from Opelika

12-year-old Opelika boy Bryson McGlynn won "MasterChef Junior." He wins $100,000 and the start of a culinary career.

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'What an insult to the parents of our state': Advocates outraged over library obscenity bill failure due to gambling gridlock

Parents and reform advocates are outraged that instead of taking steps to protect children from potentially harmful material, the state legislature instead prioritized a gambling bill that got lost in political gamesmanship.

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'It’s sickening' — Birmingham Mayor Woodfin laments recent Mother's Day shootings while slamming Trump for 'praising' NRA

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently bashed former President Donald Trump for his acceptance of the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) endorsement for his presidential campaign while his city still reels from Mother's Day shootings.

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State of Alabama to begin accepting applications for another $30 million in site development funding

The State of Alabama will begin accepting applications for another round of $30 million in site assessment and development grants this summer.

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Limestone County Commission declines to request AG opinion on library board issue

The Limestone County Commission convened on Monday, yet a crucial motion was not discussed. If passed, this motion would have requested the Attorney General intervene in the ongoing dispute between the city of Athens and the county commission regarding appointments to the library board. 

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