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Charlie Kirk memorial event at the University of Alabama draws packed house

Students and campus visitors packed into an entertainment venue on University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday to honor the late founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk.

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'The future of our city depends on making a good choice': Former Mobile Mayor Mike Dow endorses Spiro Cheriogotis

Former Mobile Mayor Mike Dow endorsed Spiro Cheriogotis for mayor.

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'This was absolutely the right decision': Lawmakers applaud Auburn for firings over ‘dangerous’ Charlie Kirk assassination posts

Alabama lawmakers applauded Auburn University’s decision to fire multiple employees on Wednesday for social media posts related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Man arrested after Life Flight helicopter shot, flight nurse injured

A Life Flight helicopter was shot as it approached a landing zone in Autauga County early Wednesday.

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Barry Moore, Brilyn Hollyhand hosting Charlie Kirk memorial event in Decatur

A memorial event for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday in Decatur. Those set to speak at the gathering include U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Gen-Z political commentator Brilyn Hollyhand and worship artist Cheyenne Sanchez.P

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'Common sense to protect our food and fiber supply chain': Dale Strong warns U.S. agriculture a 'tempting target' in Capitol Hill hearing on threat of agroterrorism

In an effort to further examine threats facing America’s agriculture and food supply from agroterrorism, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) convened a panel of experts to analyze the topic during a recent congressional hearing for the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

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Lulu Strong: Mountain Brook teen champions federal law, launches foundation to empower amputees

A Mountain Brook teenager who lost her left hand and right leg after a June 2024 shark attack is launching the Lulu Strong Foundation to support other amputees.

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'They can’t fire me' — Another parent shares student’s experience with Marshall County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments

Marshall County Schools officials are continuing to investigate a classroom incident where a teacher has been accused of making derogatory remarks about Charlie Kirk following his assassination last week.

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Auburn University terminates multiple employees after drag queen employee’s mocking of Charlie Kirk’s assassination goes viral

Auburn University announced on Wednesday that it was terminating multiple employees hours after an employee on campus called Charlie Kirk a "vile human" after his assassination and said, "I do not give one f*ck that he is gone."

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Auburn University drag queen employee 'Colana Blue' trashes Charlie Kirk after assassination — 'I do not give one f*ck that he is gone'

Seth McCollough, also known as Colana Bleu, a former music teacher at Drake Middle School who was then hired by Auburn University, said Charlie Kirk should “Rest in PISS” after his assassination last week.

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Charlie Kirk prayer vigil planned in Fairhope — 'We are taking a stand'

A prayer vigil is planned for Wednesday evening in Fairhope and the organizer said she hopes people can come together in Christ.

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U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala orders Jefferson County to redraw commission lines

U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala ordered Jefferson County to redraw its district lines for its five commissioners on Tuesday.

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AEA backs teachers under fire for anti-Charlie Kirk remarks following assassination

The offending social media posts have ranged from openly celebrating the assassination, calling for more violence, blaming the victim, or posting other offensive and insensitive comments. Public outcry has been swift and unified about educators, medical professionals, and others in positions of public trust.

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Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis asks judge to allow lawsuit against governor to continue: ‘Ivey is not the Queen of Alabama’

An attorney representing former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis asked a federal judge on Tuesday to allow a lawsuit against Governor Kay Ivey to continue.

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Barbara Drummond claims 'city of Mobile homicide unit' endorsement — Police chief says not so fast

An endorsement for State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) over former Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis for Mobile mayor could be a violation of city code.

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UAH department chair who attacked Charlie Kirk's faith after assassination teaches religion at university

According to the university's website, Leslie Kaiura taught a course entitled 'Literature Across Borders: Religion, Faith, and Crises of Faith Across Cultures.'

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Marshall County Schools investigating teacher for alleged negative comments about Charlie Kirk; Parent says students 'really bothered,' afraid to speak out

A teacher with Marshall County Schools has been removed from the classroom for allegedly making negative remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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Gurley man charged with trafficking stolen identities and various drug related offenses following traffic stop

The Priceville Police Department has charged a North Alabama man with trafficking stolen identities and various drug-related offenses following a traffic stop.

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UA journalism professor's hateful anti-Charlie Kirk rhetoric met with silence from university, state lawmakers as Tuberville calls for firing

The University of Alabama continues to ignore calls to action, including the most recent from U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), refusing to follow the lead of colleges and universities around the nation who have taken immediate steps to address harmful statements and rhetoric on their campus and in their classrooms, to address journalism professor A.J. Bauer.

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'If you're going to make friends with them, you'll end up fighting on their side' — Tuberville addresses Republicans promoting 'unity' after Kirk's assassination

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is reminding fellow Republicans that unity with the left is currently not possible following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus last week.

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Mobile mayoral hopeful Barbara Drummond goes on offense against 'MAGA Republicans' in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

While on the campaign for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2023, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) made comments calling President Donald Trump and the “MAGA agenda” dangerous.

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Doug Jones compares George Wallace and Charlie Kirk shootings: ‘Hateful rhetoric leads to violent acts’

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) on Monday compared the attempted assassination of former Governor George Wallace and the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Baldwin County Republican Party taking extra precautions to ensure safety

The Baldwin County Republican Party (GOP) is taking precautionary measures to protect candidates and attendees in the wake of the death of Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk.

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Charlie Kirk prayer vigil in Hoover draws hundreds

Hundreds gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Hoover on Sunday to remember and honor the life of Charlie Kirk. The event included a prayer vigil followed by two speakers, Morgan Walker and Rick Shaver.

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RNC Youth Advisory Council co-chair CJ Pearson hosting Charlie Kirk rally at University of Alabama

A Charlie Kirk memorial rally is scheduled for Wednesday on the University of Alabama's campus. According to event organizers, the rally is being held not only to remember the late Turning Point USA founder but also to inspire the next generation of conservatives.

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UAH department chair blasts Charlie Kirk's faith, accuses him of 'racist, sexist, and homo/transphobic' language

The department chair of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Alabama in Huntsville expressed strong resentment in recent social media posts for fallen Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, attempting to belittle Kirk's well-established Christian faith.

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Enterprise College fires liberal professor over TikTok comments on Charlie Kirk, indoctrinating students

Following the lead of colleges around the nation Enterprise State Community College has taken decisive action to protect their students and the integrity of their school in firing a teacher, Marjean Corkran, who reportedly took to social media to make light of the death of Charlie Kirk and in previous posts claimed to "indoctorinate" her students.

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