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Birmingham native jailed over J6 ‘really excited’ for Trump pardon – ‘God’s been so good through every bit of this’

Alabama native Kaleb Dillard was not expecting to hear about his own pardon over the news on Monday night, but that’s precisely what happened this week after Dillard and every other person charged, convicted, or jailed for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol while the Senate was certifying the 2020 presidential election.

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Mobile mayoral candidate Cheriogotis gives up higher pay, judicial retirement; Vows transparency, focus on public safety

Spiro Cheriogotis, the former Mobile County district judge who resigned to run for Mobile's mayor, says he wants to build upon the great strides made by Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

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Run, Derzis, run! City leaders encouraging Nick Derzis to run for Hoover mayor

Hoover Chief of Police Nick Derzis is widely respected and nationally known.

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Alabama attorney who won a ‘not guilty’ jury verdict in J6 trials to appear with freed client on Newsmax on Sunday

Newsmax will feature Montgomery attorney Melissa Isaak and her client Mathew Purdy, who won a not guilty verdict in J6 trials. Sunday at 10:20 a.m.

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67-year icon Mary’s Pit BBQ in Huntsville burns down

A fire destroyed 67-year-old Mary's Pit BBQ in east Huntsville.

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'I know Secretary Hegseth appreciates the importance of Alabama to our national defense': Alabama lawmakers react to SecDef confirmation

After rampant speculation and attempts at Democratic filibustering, the U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's next secretary of defense.

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Alabama's LGBTQ+ Charter School openly defies DEI ban

Last year, Alabama’s ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) went into effect.  One purpose of the bill is to protect students from coursework that advocates for or requires assent to a divisive concept.

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Watch: Louisiana-Monroe students sing 'God Bless America' inside Fort Payne McDonald's

Diners were blessed with unexpected dinner music at Fort Payne's McDonald's as the Louisiana-Monroe student choir broke out in 'God Bless America.'

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Trump executive order on DEI ban having impact as Alabama DEI ban languishes

Alabama's law banning state funding for DEI offices and initiatives was signed into law last year. However, institutions simply changed the names of their DEI departments and the titles of those in charge.

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Huntsville renames DEI office to Office of Multicultural Affairs; State Rep. Ed Oliver: 'DEI is on the run'

Following President Donald Trump's dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments at the federal level, the Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to rename the city’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) to its old moniker, Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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Figures, Sewell vote against bill ensuring medical care for babies who survive abortions

Both of Alabama’s Democratic members of Congress, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Prichard) voted against legislation on Thursday that would require doctors to provide life-saving medical care to babies that survive abortions.

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Illegal immigrant with machete 'taken down' in televised Blount County predator sting

A man featured on "Takedown with Chris Hansen" was arrested in a Blount County sting.

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Baldwin County sheriff in talks with feds about increasing bed space for federal inmates, including ICE holds

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery is closely monitoring the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds in the county jail due to concerns President Donald Trump's new immigration policies could strain resources.

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AMG corporate owner backs down on cutting local weather at Huntsville, Tupelo stations

Viewers of TV weather reports in Huntsville and west Alabama breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as the owner reversed course, will maintain local meteorologists.

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Former Decatur police officer granted immunity hearing in Stephen Perkins murder case

Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette is asking for immunity and a dismissal in connection to a deadly officer-involved shooting.

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Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ celebrates 100 years in Decatur  

Decatur's Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is celebrating 100 years in business.

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Flora-Bama selling ‘Gulf of America’ T-shirts

Flora-Bama is selling “Gulf of America” shirts following comments from President Donald Trump that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico.

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Tuberville backs Trump J6 pardons – 'It's a shame what these people had to go through'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R–Auburn) applauded President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon or commute the sentences of those jailed or charged in connection to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the move garnering a bevy of criticism.  

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‘The country deserves better’: Mobile pastor witnesses ‘woke’ prayer service alongside Trump

The nation is reacting to comments made by radical-left Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service with President Donald Trump.

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AMG announces cut of local TV meteorologists, including Huntsville’s WAAY, Tupelo’s WTVA — 'Enhancing the viewer experience'

Allen Media Group issued a news release stating that it was cutting out local weather staff at the TV stations it owns.

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No vacancy? Sheriffs Association warns Trump immigration plan could strain Alabama jails

President Donald Trump and his Border Czar Tom Homan have already started making good on their promises to detain and deport illegal aliens, with priority being given to those with arrests here or in their home country’s or prior deportations.

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PHOTOS: Mobile Civic Center roof collapses after record-breaking snowfall

The iconic gold dome of the Mobile Civic Center collapsed Wednesday after the area received record-breaking snowfall.

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'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade': Superintendent closes Baldwin County Schools rest of week

Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler said he is certain that when ice and snow melt, some school facilities will have busted pipes.

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Illegal alien arrested in Limestone County for child sex abuse, told investigator ‘It is what it is’

An illegal alien from Guatemala was recently arrested in Limestone County and charged with sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

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Tuberville: 'New sheriff' Donald Trump will 'put people back to work' despite legal challenges

With just three days in, the new Trump administration has already been hit with lawsuits over some of the many executive orders the president signed on his first day in office.

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‘Promises kept’ — Britt applauds ICE arrests on day two of Trump presidency

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was swift to praise U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for swiftly getting to work rounding up violent illegal aliens just 24 hours after President Donald Trump was sworn into office.

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Young Republican activist Derek Chen explores run for state auditor

The State Auditor's office is likely an open seat in 2026, and Young Republican Derek Chen of Vestavia Hills is exploring running.

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