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'Do some ultraviolet lights up your rectum' — House Dems rail against resolution condemning World Health Organization

The Alabama House of Representatives began its 21st legislative day with significant gridlock over a House Joint Resolution to encourage federal lawmakers to permanently end taxpayer funding of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Senate approves largest-ever $3.7 billion General Fund budget

The Senate approved a $3.7 billion General Fund budget on Thursday for fiscal year 2025.

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Senate passes measure prohibiting AI-generated child porn

The Senate passed the Alabama Child Protection Act on Thursday.

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State Sen. Albritton on gambling negotiations: ‘It’s going to be difficult’

The Senate will likely agree to go to a conference committee next week to try to negotiate an agreement with the House on the two chamber’s competing gambling proposals, according to State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore).

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Judge orders Kyle Lewter to mental health facility after hallucinations, manic behavior

The suspect in the torture and murder of a Madison County man will be moved to a specialized mental health facility after jail officials and attorneys said they are concerned for the safety of staff and inmates.

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City of Foley seeks local WWII memorabilia for museum exhibit

The city of Foley is asking south Baldwin County residents to enter World War II memorabilia and information into a new exhibit honoring the community’s contributions to the war effort.

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ADOC van crash kills two inmates, injures five being transported from work

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) confirmed two inmates were killed in a Tallapoosa County crash Wednesday.

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Conservative group sends mailers urging citizens to contact Fairhope leaders over sexually explicit books

The Baldwin County Conservative Coalition sent mailers to residents of Fairhope following a tense council meeting where concerned citizens came forward about inappropriate books.

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Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely granted parole

Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was given a three-year sentence after being convicted of two felonies in 2021. After serving just over one year in jail he has been granted parole after a 2-1 vote by the board.

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Alabama House passes legislation to codify male, female definitions in state law

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday codifying definitions of Male and female into Alabama law, which included an attempted amendment to address recent controversy surrounding Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp.

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'Pansexual' nonbinary Irondale man arrested for explosive device left outside AG’s office linked to far-left ‘Antifa’ movement

An Irondale man who allegedly tried to bomb the Alabama Attorney General’s Office building in Montgomery is a far-left “anti-fascist” sympathizer who advocates violence against law enforcement and his political enemies, according to court records and social media.

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Hoover City Schools takes online library system offline to ensure 'books with mature sexual content are removed'

On Thursday, Hoover City Schools announced the online library system, SORA, students use to access books online has been made unavailable while the system conducts an internal audit.

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Mobile Mayor Stimpson: Chief Paul Prine went 'AWOL'

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson responded to claims made by Police Chief Paul Prine, following the city’s decision to put the chief on administrative leave.

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'I'm not going to be threatened': Embattled Mobile Police Chief alleges unethical practices led to forced retirement; Mayor responds

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine sat down with FM Talk 106.5’s Sean Sullivan on Midday Mobile the day after he was placed on administrative leave.

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Torture, murder suspect had hallucinations of State Senator, felt taunted while behind bars, court documents show

New information provides insight into the mental capacity of the man charged with the torture and murder of Derek Franklin Walls, in Madison County.

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AHSAA executive director Alvin Briggs retiring

Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) executive director Alvin Briggs is retiring effective September 2. 

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Ledbetter says he was 'surprised' by Senate's initial reaction to House gambling bill

During an appearance on Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he was "surprised" by the initial reaction to his chamber's gambling effort.

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Irondale man arrested in connection to explosive device left outside Attorney General’s Office

Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, of Irondale, is charged with two felony counts of malicious damage by explosive and one count of possession of an unregistered destructive device.

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Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald resigns after duel with lawmakers over proposed ethics overhaul

Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald has resigned from his position with the Ethics Commission one week after going toe-to-toe with State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) over a proposed overhaul of Alabama’s ethics laws.

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Riley Green Duckman Jam kicks off this weekend at Flora-Bama

The beach concert also includes performances by country singers Tracy Lawrence, Drake White, Ella Langley and Jake Worthington.

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Bill would set up another round of medical cannabis integrated facility license awards

State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) filed legislation on Tuesday that would require the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to begin another round of integrated facility license awards for a fourth time with an altered process. 

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All five GOP sheriffs in AL-2 endorse Dobson, citing commitment to border security

The five sheriffs in Alabama’s newly drawn second congressional district have collectively endorsed a candidate for the Republican runoff on April 16.

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House committee delays vote on Laken Riley Act; Bill moved to subcommittee

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted Wednesday to delay voting on legislation that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.

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Aderholt congratulates Tom Cole on appointment to House Appropriations Committee chair

Aderholt said he decided not to run for the position because of the razor-thin majority Republicans currently have and the conference's overall standing.

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Tuberville blasts 'failed' AL(dot)com for calling concern about attacks by illegal aliens 'political' — 'Try telling that to the parents'

During his weekly Wednesday call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) responded to AL(dot)com describing his use of the story of Pablo Mendoza, a 23-year-old illegal alien residing in Enterprise who allegedly raped a mentally handicapped a 14-year-old female, as "political."

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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 shooting death outside Mobile sports bar

LeCarey Lett, 29, of Mobile, pleaded guilty to intentional murder and was sentenced Tuesday.

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Music Lady of Sylacauga Suzy Wade Hammonds dies at 72

Suzy Wade Hammonds of Sylacauga died Monday. She was the musical voice of the town since the 1960s.

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