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Chief Justice Tom Parker makes case for originalism over ‘judicial activism’ in goodbye to Supreme Court

Retiring Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker said he was encouraged about the future of the Alabama Supreme Court as his term comes to an end.

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Second 16-year-old Montgomery teen charged with capital murder in shooting that left one dead, four wounded

A third teen suspect has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the October slaying of 22-year-old Elden Wright, who was one of five struck in the shooting.

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'There’s a legal difference between 'I can’t understand it' and 'I don’t like it'': ACLU-backed lawsuit against Alabama DEI ban called into question

Some University of Alabama students, professors, and the Alabama state chapter of the NAACP recently filed a federal lawsuit challenging Alabama’s 2024 law banning taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and training.

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Breastfeeding mom forced to report for jury duty in Jefferson County says staff was rude, facilities filthy

A Jefferson County mother is speaking out after she was forced to report for jury duty while she was exclusively breastfeeding her three-month-old baby girl.

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Mobile taking extra precautions for Mardi Gras in response to New Orleans terror attack

The streets of Mobile will have an added hedge of protection for Mardi Gras parades this year.

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Legislators vote to overhaul Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Legislators voted to overhaul the Alabama Board of Pharmacy at a Tuesday committee meeting.

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Chelsea Councilman Cody Sumners expected to run for mayor

In an interview with 1819 News, Sumner said that while he isn’t ready to formally announce a run for mayor, he has received positive feedback from community leaders who have encouraged him to run, and he is considering the opportunity.

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Mobile approves settlement, release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy

The Mobile city council approved a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

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Altoona Mayor Rick Nash dies unexpectedly

Rick Nash, mayor of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday.

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Blount County DA Pamela Casey running for Alabama AG in 2026

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is running to be the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General in 2026.

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Alabama members of Congress commemorate fourth anniversary of Huntsville’s selection as best home for SPACECOM

Some of Alabama’s congressional leaders have wasted no time in the new Republican-controlled Congress to continue the push to make Huntsville the permanent location for U.S. Space Command. 

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Fairhope City Council retroactively reappoints three library board of trustee members

The Fairhope City Council approved the retroactive reappointment of three library board of trustee members Monday.

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Mobile golf, youth baseball leader Jimmy Fisher dies

Jimmy Fisher spent many happy days on Azalea City Golf Course in Mobile, working there and playing there. His celebration of life will be there January 17.

Flags fly at half staff outside the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has ordered the flags at the Alabama Capitol to fly at half-staff in honor of those injured or killed in Monday's bombings at t Alabama News
Ivey orders flags raised to full staff for January 20 presidential Inauguration Day

Flags on state buildings, now at half-staff honoring President Jimmy Carter, will be raised to full staff on Inauguration Day, per Ivey order.

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Mobile mayor highlights Tuscaloosa’s use of drones following Big 10 meeting

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson participated in the Alabama Big 10 Mayors Association meeting Sunday and Monday in Tuscaloosa.

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Katie Britt, Ted Cruz introduce constitutional amendment to impose term limits for Congress

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress on Monday.

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Tuberville joins SEALS, veterans to back Pete Hegseth ahead of SecDef confirmation — 'The last four years has been an absolute disaster for our military'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined more than 100 Navy SEALS, veterans, and others on Monday to show support for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next Secretary of Defense.

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Barry Moore backs bill allowing Trump to negotiate Greenland purchase

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is cosponsoring legislation to allow President-elect Donald Trump to negotiate a purchase of Greenland from Denmark.

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Fairhope City Council to reappoint library board members amid calls for chairman's resignation

The Fairhope City Council is set to reappoint three board members Monday night at its regular council meeting.

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Center/Right think tank to preview legislative session and Alabama folks at Trump inauguration

Join in the discussion on Tuesday 14 as Center/Right think tank previews the legislative session and the Trump inaugural.

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Report: Ivey official schedule reveals mostly ceremonial duties, few workdays beyond 3 p.m.

According to a report from Mobile-based Lagniappe's Dale Liesch, a three-month snapshot of Gov. Kay Ivey's official calendar shows a light calendar chocked full of ceremonial events, including ribbon cuttings and school appearances and very few work days that go beyond 3 p.m.

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Founder of Mid-Alabama Republican Club Buddy Black dies at 89

Buddy Black, a founding father of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, has died at age 89 in Vestavia Hills.

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Possible settlement reached between Mobile, fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy

The Mobile City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

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Alabama attorney, musician Mitch Alton enters ‘GateBand’ to heaven at 73

Long-time singer for GateBand, Mitch Alton, dies at 73. What a life story.

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Jackson Academy pastors to be on campus following stabbing at basketball game

Jackson Academy Christian school is offering counselors and pastors on campus this week after a stabbing at a basketball game Friday night.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker speaks on the steps of the state judicial building on April 5, 2006, in Montgomery, Ala. When the court ruled that frozen embryos are children, its Chief Justice Parker made explicit use of Christian theolog Alabama News
Chief Justice Tom Parker retiring after 20 years of difference-making service

Chief Justice Tom Parker retires after 20 years on the state supreme court. Leaves legacy and historical book collection.

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28-year firefighter, ‘Good Samaritan’ Jim Marshall dies in Mobile

Firefighter, Christian witness, Good Samaritan, America Firster Jim Marshall has died in Mobile at 81.

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