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State Sen. David Sessions on Cap Journal, 5/8/2024 Alabama News
State Sen. Sessions: 2025 gambling effort must be 'good' for Alabama — not just good for gambling interests, more money for more gov't

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Tuesday, State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) acknowledged the possibility that the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

City of mobile Alabama News
Mobile officials celebrate economic growth ahead of State of the City and County event

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the city has become a hub for a diverse group of industries, leading to job growth and economic development.

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Tuberville predicts swift action on bill protecting women’s sports — ‘It's unsafe, it's unfair, and it's wrong’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expects his legislation preserving Title IX protections for female athletes will soon receive a floor vote in a Republican-controlled congress under the scond Trump administration.

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‘A little bit offensive’ — State Board of VA members oppose likely Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs overhaul legislation

State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) spoke out at a Wednesday meeting against possible legislation in the 2025 session that would change how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is governed.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville reintroduces legislation repealing Corporate Transparency Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will reintroduce his Repealing Big Brothers Overreach Act in the Senate in the 119th Congress. 

MGM shooting Alabama News
Two 18-year-old Montgomery men charged with murder in Tuesday killing; One faces attempted murder charge for firing on officer

Two 18-year-olds in Montgomery have been charged with murder, and one is accused of shooting at a responding police officer in a shooting that shut down a portion of Zelda Road in Montgomery on Tuesday.

Connie Hudson Alabama News
County Commissioner Connie Hudson running for Mobile mayor: 'Mobile is on the cusp of a new era'

After 14 years as a Mobile County Commissioner, Connie Hudson officially announced her run for Mobile mayor.

Gustavo Sanchez Montoya Alabama News
ICE places detainer on man accused of leaving scene of accident in Huntsville

Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently placed a detainer on a man accused of leaving the scene of an accident with a personal injury in December. 

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
‘You never say never on anything’: Tuberville doesn't rule out possible run for governor

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on Wednesday that, while he looks forward to working with the incoming Donald Trump administration in a GOP-led Senate,  he is not ruling out a run for Alabama’s governor in 2026.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall on Trump’s immigration plan: ‘Ensure the safety and security of our nation’

Attorney General Steve Marshall and other Republican attorneys general backed President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies on Wednesday.

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Waterfront Rescue Mission coordinates five warming shelters in Mobile

Five warming centers are open in Mobile now to Saturday.

NWS Alabama News
Officials statewide preparing as winter storm watch issued for parts of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a winter storm warning for much of the northern half and central Alabama as the state prepares for impactful winter weather.

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Helena Mayor Brian Puckett will not seek reelection

In a heartfelt column published in the January issue of Helena The Magazine released Tuesday, Helena’s Mayor Brian Puckett announced that he would not seek reelection. 

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Birmingham Crime Commission Report targets Second Amendment freedoms in Jefferson County

On Monday, the City of Birmingham released the “Birmingham Crime Commission Report” which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates. The report paints a grim picture of current circumstances by piecing together details about the rise in crime and the lack of infrastructure and funds to properly address them. 

Demetrius Frazier Alabama News
Ivey announces timeframe for first execution of 2025 in case of convicted rapist, murderer

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that she has set the time frame for the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Demetrius Frazier, 53, for the 1991 rape and murder of a Birmingham woman.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt lobbying bipartisan support for Laken Riley Act — ‘The American people spoke loud and clear that they’re not going to accept business as usual'

After failing to advance during last year’s Congress, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has yet again sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which would require Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses until they are removed from the U.S.

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State Sen. Chris Elliott wants government agencies to stop 'dragging feet' on permitting

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) wants state agencies to streamline permitting processes to protect Alabama's small businesses.

Matt Woods Alabama News
State Rep. Matt Woods only Republican to qualify for State Senate District 5 special election

The Alabama Republican Party announced Tuesday that State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) will serve as the Party’s nominee for the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama Senate District 5. 

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Tuberville reintroduces Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led 29 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes on Tuesday. 

Britt Alabama News
Britt named deputy whip in new Republican-majority controlled Senate

On Monday, Senate Majority Whip U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) named Alabama’s Junior U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) to serve as Deputy Whip as the GOP prepares to take on a new Congress with a majority in both legislative bodies.

Yordy Centeno-Melchor Alabama News
District attorney requests illegal alien charged with attempted kidnapping remain in Elmore County's custody

Yordy Centeno-Melchor, an illegal alien, should stay in the custody of the Elmore County Sheriff until his criminal case for the attempted kidnapping of a young girl is finished, according to Josh Cochran, assistant District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit.

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'We are not going to be bullied': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon loves Trump's plans to rename Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico and said he is ready to impose "serious" tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Judge Michael Youngpeter Alabama News
Judge recuses self from former police chief case against Mobile

Mobile County Circuit Judge Michael A. Youngpeter recused himself from a case involving Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and former police chief Paul Prine.

Beekeepers Alabama News
Beekeepers’ Symposium February 1 in Clanton; Includes get-started course for beginners

Annual state symposium for beekeepers is Feb. 1st in Clanton. For pros and beginners alike.

Biden Alabama News
'It will go down in history as one of the biggest cons on the American people' — Tuberville slams Democrats for denying cover-up of Biden's decline

As Democrat voters face the reality that President Joe Biden’s mental decline might have cost them the election, leadership is scrambling to save face by denying they worked hard to cover up one of the worst-kept secrets on Capital Hill.

steve clouse Alabama News
State Rep. Clouse announces 2026 re-election run

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) announced on Monday he was running for re-election in 2026.

Madison County Courthouse Alabama News
Madison County accepting applications for new district judge

Madison County is accepting applications for a new district judge starting on January 21.

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