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Steven Reed wins reelection — 'If you’re interested in the old Montgomery, the old Montgomery ain’t coming back'

Steven Reed will continue as Montgomery’s mayor after winning Tuesday’s election, avoiding a runoff by receiving over 50% of the vote.

Devyn Keith Alabama News
Huntsville Councilman Devyn Keith pleads guilty to two shoplifting charges; Banned from Walmart

Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two theft charges after he was accused earlier this year of shoplifting from multiple Walmarts.

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Jerry Carl: Biden 'continues to amaze me' — 'How can you go on vacation when such a horrible event has taken place?'

During an appearance on FBN's "Mornings with Maria," U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) voiced his displeasure with President Joe Biden's decision to take a vacation at Lake Tahoe while the Hawaiian island of Maui is in dire straits following a devastating wildfire.

Prison Alabama News
What happens to Alabama inmates who commit crimes behind bars while already serving life without parole?

Earlier this month, an inmate serving life without parole for multiple homicides caught extra charges after going live on Facebook wearing a correctional officer’s vest, holding a handgun and ranting about prison conditions. But what exactly would happen to Shaw if he is proven guilty?

Auburn University Alabama News
Auburn board of trustees to set tuition and fees for 2024-2025 on Friday

Members of the Auburn University Board of Trustees will set tuition and fees for the next 2024-2025 academic year at their meeting on Friday.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth speaks out against 'woke policy' and inappropriate children, teen books in libraries

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth spoke Tuesday at the South Baldwin Republican Women’s lunch in Foley.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Space Command HQ reversal a 'politically motivated charade'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter on Thursday to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Inspector General demanding an investigation into the sudden reversal of the decision to locate U.S. Space Command headquarters from Huntsville to Colorado. 

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Foley resident Jack Green unleashes blistering attack on City Council over explicit library books available to children — 'I’m not going to let this slide'  

The Foley City Council heard stern words from resident Jack Green Monday night.

Reed Gilbreath Alabama News
Reed, Gilbreath take center stage in Montgomery municipal elections

Montgomery municipal elections are underway today, and all eyes or on the mayoral race.

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Appeals court strikes down injunction on Alabama law banning transgender surgeries, medications for minors

A recent decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Alabama could soon be able to enforce the Vulnerable Child Protection Act (VCAP), which bans transgender surgeries and hormones for minors.

ESG Alabama News
Poll: Most Alabamians oppose investing taxpayer money in politically motivated banks, funds

A poll released this summer by the Center for Excellence in Polling (CEP) showed a majority of Alabamians oppose investing taxpayer money in companies that use ideology as a metric to make business and investment decisions. 

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Citizens plan to address Mobile City Council concerning release of body cam video of Jawan Dallas arrest

Several people have signed up to speak at the Mobile City Council meeting Tuesday to request the release of body camera footage.

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Auburn man sentenced to life in 2019 murder of police officer William Buechner

A former soldier who was found guilty of capital murder in the May 19, 2019, killing of Auburn Police officer William Buechner, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Solicitor General LaCour: Redistricting 'does not require a magic number of majority minority districts'

According to Alabama Solicitor General Edmund LaCour, congressional redistricting plans can comply with the Voting Rights Act without having a “magic number” of majority-minority districts.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Confrontation outside of Auburn's Toomer’s Drugs results in one-punch knockout

A video posted to Twitter on Sunday night shows a confrontation between two individuals on Magnolia Street in Auburn that results in one of them being knocked unconscious in a single punch. 

Gilbreath Alabama News
Montgomery mayoral challenger Barrett Gilbreath on Steven Reed concert: 'I don’t believe that’s what we want to promote in Montgomery'

On Monday, Montgomery mayoral candidate Barrett Gilbreath spoke regarding incumbent Mayor Steven Reed’s upcoming reelection concert featuring several rappers with lyrics promoting crime in the city.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt confident Space Command HQ will move to Huntsville — 'The fight is not over'

Despite the Biden administration’s recent decision, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she’s confident U.S. Space Command will ultimately find its permanent home in Alabama instead of Colorado.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed's reelection concert to feature local rappers whose lyrics promote violence, drug deals

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has scheduled a “Turn Up the Vote Concert,” the night before the municipal election, featuring a number of local artists known for rapping about drug dealing, violence and other things in Montgomery.

Foley Public Library Alabama News
City of Foley evaluating policies after concerns over library offerings for children and teens

The City of Foley responded to a call to action from a concerned citizen who is asking for a closer look at what is offered to children and young adults in the Foley Library.

WELLBORN CABINET TRUCK Alabama News
Wellborn Cabinet: From sawmill to shipping, faith and family keep things trucking

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son. That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. – John 3:16

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ADPH passes birthing center rules, despite ongoing lawsuit

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday passed regulations for privately owned and operated birth centers, despite an ongoing lawsuit challenging the rules.

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State Treasurer Young Boozer requests AG’s opinion on constitutionality of distressed college loan program

State Treasurer Young Boozer said on Friday he’s requested an opinion from the Alabama Attorney General’s Office about the constitutionality of the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program recently passed by the legislature.

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Mobile officer John Young calls for restoring family values to counter 'subculture of gun violence involving young black men'

Mobile police officer John Young gave a viral speech in June 2022 following the murder of 14-year-old Ciara Jackson about the “subculture of gun violence involving young black men.” Now over a year later, he’s still calling for a change in the black community to address the crime and violence in Mobile and other cities in America.

Juan Carlos Portillo Alabama News
MS13 member on El Salvador's most wanted list arrested in Chelsea after being deported last year

An MS13 gang member on  El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list was recently captured by authorities in Chelsea after already being deported last year.

Aubie in mask. Photo from Auburns Facebook page Alabama News
Auburn one of the only four-year public universities in the state where professors can force students to wear masks

Though Auburn does not have a campus-wide requirement to wear masks, faculty members can require students to wear them by stating it in their syllabus according to campus policy.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope to ease water restrictions beginning Monday

The city of Fairhope announced it will go into Phase II of its water conservation ordinance on Monday, August 21. The city has been under Phase III of the ordinance since August 7 due to high water usage and lack of rain, according to city officials.

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Labor force participation rate remains at 57% in July, unemployment rate down to 2.1%

Alabama’s labor force participation rate remained unchanged in July at 57%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday.

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