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Prattville Library Alabama News
Sexually explicit book removed from Prattville library after child on field trip was 'severely disturbed' by its content

The Autauga Prattville Public Library recently removed a sexually explicit book from its shelves when a child became “severely disturbed” after picking up the book on a field trip.

Hunter Pepper Alabama News
Decatur Councilman Hunter Pepper joins Mayor Tab Bowling in no longer listening to public comments due to 'threats,' 'harassment'

During Decatur's Monday evening city council work session, Councilman Hunter Pepper announced he would no longer be staying to listen to those comments due to "threats" and harassment." This follows a decision Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling made back in January.

Fairhope Alabama News
'Can we say f***, d***, p****?': Fireworks at Fairhope City Council meeting over library books available to kids

Citizens from Fairhope and beyond attended the city council meeting Monday evening to read books they say are too inappropriate to be in the children's and teen’s sections at the Fairhope Public Library. ___group opposing

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
Proposed bill would allow State Auditor to demand repayment for stolen or lost state property

Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development will consider legislation on Wednesday allowing the Office of State Auditor to attempt to recoup negligent loss or theft of state property.

Motgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert Alabama News
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert on administrative leave for unspecified reasons

Montgomery Chief of Police Darryl J. Albert has been placed on administrative leave for unspecified reasons two months after a former female MPD officer accused Albert of retaliation for refusing his sexual advances.

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Gov. Fob James’ weekly radio show: That was a different day

Governor Fob James hosted his own weekly radio show on 30 radio stations starting in 1994 -- serious to humorous.

Jackie Mc Leod Alabama News
Legendary restaurateur and cookbook author Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod, of Bon Secour, passes away

McLeod was well-known in the Foley area as the owner of The Gift Horse Restaurant and Antique Mall, which occupies half a city block on Laurel Avenue in downtown Foley. The business has been in operation since 1982.

Drag prayer Alabama News
Drag show performers heckle prayer group at Mobile brewery

Following the viral news of children at a drag show at Oyster City Brewing Company in Mobile last month, a group of concerned citizens gathered Sunday for the brewery’s monthly drag brunch.

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State Rep. Stringer files bill preventing financial institutions from tracking firearms sales, collecting data on gun owners

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) has filed legislation to prohibit financial institutions from collecting financial transaction data specific to firearms and ammunition.

Jerzy Szaflarski Alabama News
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commissioner Jerzy Szaflarski resigns

Dr. Jerzy Szaflarski, a member of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), resigned from the AMCC on Friday.

Deirdre Johnson Alabama News
Mobile County Health Department’s Overdose Prevention team member ‘going beyond the call of duty’

A member of the Mobile Cunty Health Department’s Overdose Prevention team was recognized in Bessemer at the Alabama Department of Mental Health's Peer Certification Conference.

Center for Reproductive Medicine Alabama News
'It's a scare tactic': IVF clinic battling misinformation machine amid legal battle

The move comes in the midst of a lawsuit gaining national attention and false information has been reported claiming the clinic is closing.

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International TV started in Alabama, blocked in Russia: 'Out n About With Eddy Reese'

Christian TV net out of Anniston is blocked in Russia. Community Service Media Network

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State Rep. Lipscomb: State of Alabama feeling 'side effects' of abandoning traditional bid-build process for design-build on prison construction

It has been 919 days since the Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die the 2021 special session for new prison construction.

The Wall That Heals Alabama News
The Wall That Heals, honoring Vietnam vets, coming to Baldwin County in May

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is coming to Baldwin County in May. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale monument and mobile education center, will be in Robertsdale from May 9 to May 12.

Dothan Books Alabama News
'Our children - and future generations - are counting on us'; New bill regulating sexually explicit children's books filed in House

Advocates are speaking in favor of two library-related bills addressing the statewide controversy surrounding sexually explicit library books intended for minors and libraries’ affiliation with the American Library Association (ALA).

Dog fighting indictment Alabama News
Federal agents rescue 78 fighting dogs from operations in Jefferson County

A total of 78 dogs were rescued from an alleged dog fighting operation in Jefferson County.

Dobson Alabama News
AL-2 hopeful Caroleene Dobson: ‘We’ve got to get President Trump back in the White House’ to undo Biden's damage

From rampant inflation, failing foreign policy and a crisis at the southern border, candidate for the Republican nomination in the second congressional district Caroleene Dobson said America was heading in the wrong direction "in just about every way possible" under its current leadership.

The Guess Who Alabama News
‘The Guess Who’ in Mobile, Montgomery may be the ‘Guess Which’ with two competing bands

The Guess Who perform in Mobile on April 12 and Montgomery on April 21.

Blue Angels 1 Alabama News
Blue Angels honor ‘hometown hero’ from Montgomery with exhilarating flight

Catherine Kenny, of Montgomery, got a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Gulf Shores Fire Chief Mark Sealy Alabama News
Gulf Shores fire chief thankful for body scan program that saved his life, alerted other firefighters to cancer

Gulf Shores Fire Chief Mark Sealy has been around for a while. By looking at him, you may not know he has cheated death more than once. Before his days in Gulf Shores, Sealy was chief of Mobile Fire Rescue. That is when a chance encounter with a full-body scan changed his life.

Mobile Home Alabama News
House passes anti-squatting bill — 'We are closing the door to squatting scammers before they cross the state line'

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that would give property owners and law enforcement tools to deal with individuals who illegally occupy the homes of others, often called squatters.

AHSAA Alabama News
Senate passes bill requiring one-time state audit of AHSAA

Legislation subjecting the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to a one-time state audit was approved by the Senate on Thursday.

ORANGE BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY Alabama News
‘Anybody that wants to sexualize grade-age kids is a pervert themselves’: Orange Beach moves inappropriate juvenile books, writes new policy

The Orange Beach Public Library has made moves to protect children and teens from books some may consider inappropriate for juveniles.

Mobile bridge Alabama News
'Frustrating but not surprising': ALDOT blames inflation, interest rates for pause of I-10 Mobile River and Bayway project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said inflation and high interest rates are the reasons behind a review of costs for the I-10 Mobile River and Bayway project.

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Lyda Loses: No quorum forces end to impromptu special meeting over Hoover's Stadium Trace Phase 2 development

An impromptu special meeting to consider how to proceed with negotiations for an incentive package on the second phase of Stadium Trace Village in Hoover could not proceed on Friday, as not enough council members showed up at the 1:30 p.m. meeting to vote.

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Dothan Police arrest pastor, charter school founder for alleged theft of $48,000 from church

Dothan police arrested former Greater Beulah Baptist Church pastor Darryl Roberts for allegedly stealing $48,000 from the church on Friday.

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