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Port of Mobile Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority Washington trip highlights $49 million in federal funding, ongoing projects

Alabama’s congressional delegation met with officials from the Alabama Port Authority to hear about ongoing projects and review what has been done with more than $49 million in federal funding.

National Guard Alabama News
Alabama National Guard troops joining 'support operations' for America 250 Events in Washington, D.C.

According to Governor Kay Ivey, the troops are from the 123rd Quartermaster Company, based in Arab, Alabama, and will serve a 90-day rotation.

Gulf Shores beach Alabama News
Water closed: Gulf Shores Beach Rescue is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water

GULF SHORES — Double-red flags are flying along the beach, meaning the water is closed. A high surf advisory is in effect at least through Saturday, with 4 to 6 feet surf conditions, according to Beach Safety Chief Joethan Phillips.

Jackson Hospital Alabama News
‘We are genuinely running out of money’: Jackson Hospital possibly closing in late June

Jackson Hospital will close on June 25 unless Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) increases its reimbursement rate, according to Jackson Hospital president and CEO John Quinlivan.

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Moore, Marques, Carl pick up endorsements from Alabama Forestry Association's ForestPAC in runoff elections

On Tuesday, the organization announced its support for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for U.S. Senate, State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District and former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) for Alabama's 1st Congressional District.

Data Center Alabama News
‘Absolutely nothing has been there’ — Residents, activists struggle to get answers on Bessemer data center

Over a year into the planned development of a large-scale data center in Bessemer, residents and activists continue to struggle for transparency and clarity about what is shaping up to be one of the world’s largest data centers.

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
ALGOP chairman Scott Stadthagen 'confident' in state preparedness ahead of special elections

Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen believes the state is now fully prepared for special elections in multiple districts. On Wednesday's episode of FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Stadthagen briefly discussed the topic.

William Graham Oliver Alabama News
Wilmer quadruple murder suspect bought drugs from victim, detectives claim

The man charged in the murder of four people in Wilmer previously purchased drugs from one of the victims, detectives revealed in court, according to multiple reports.

Joe Reed Alabama News
Joe Reed pays delinquent property taxes for Alabama Democratic Conference before county tax sale

Joe Reed paid delinquent property taxes for a building in Montgomery owned by the Alabama Democratic Conference on Tuesday.

Weston Higginbotham Alabama News
Search continues for James 'Weston' Higginbotham, Auburn student and Hoover native, missing in Japan

The parents of missing Hoover native James "Weston" Higginbotham released a video expressing their gratitude for the support and prayers their family has received from the public back home in the U.S. and in Japan while asking that people continue to share their son’s image.

SPLC hq Alabama News
Department of Justice obtains superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center

The Department of Justice obtained a superseding indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center on Tuesday.

Alexandria Lambert Alabama News
Judge rules Sylacauga city clerk/treasurer wrongfully terminated

Fired Sylacauga city clerk and treasurer Alexandra Lambert has entered into mediation after a judge ruled she was wrongfully terminated on a technicality.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen talks DOGE-style anti-fraud task force, pledges group's formation if elected lieutenant governor

During a Wednesday appearance on "Rightside Radio," Secretary of State Wes Allen discussed his intention to form a statewide anti-fraud task force, similar in its methods to the former U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), should he become the state's next lieutenant governor.

Prattville Police Alabama News
‘It is appalling‘ — Prattville residents claim code enforcer removed property without warning and later billed them

Multiple residents approached the Prattville City Council on Tuesday evening, accusing the city’s code enforcement department of removing property from their homes without proper warning, only to be billed for the city’s actions.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Rogers defends U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative, says 'bad actors' propagating lies about the partnership

Last week, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) introduced a provision in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would link the U.S. and Israeli militaries in a previously unprecedented fashion.

Richard E. Franklin Jr. Alabama News
‘Slandering our scholars’ — Birmingham AFT president slams Tuberville by boasting of schools with all proficiencies in the red

In response to three-year-old comments made by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on the quality of inner-city education, the president of the Birmingham American Federation of Teachers (AFT) attempted to “fact check” Tuberville by highlighting the school system’s “improvement,” while glossing over the overall failure in the system.

Givan lumpkin Alabama News
'Produce the documents!': Juandalynn Givan granted hearing in lawsuit to disqualify primary winner Alicia Escott Lumpkin

Tuesday afternoon, State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) was granted a hearing on her request for a temporary restraining order that would prohibit the Alabama Democratic Party from certifying Alicia Escott Lumpkin as the nominee for House District 60.

Dothan Schools Alabama News
Dothan PD: School administrators failed students allegedly sexually abused by math teacher

The Dothan Police Department arrested two school officials after determining they failed to report possible sexual abuse to the proper authorities.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
'Activists do not get the final say': Ivey applauds SCOTUS redistricting ruling

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday celebrated Alabama’s major victory in the state’s congressional redistricting battle. 

Garlan Gudger Alabama News
'Claw back every penny’: Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger says Alabama should recoup some legal fees after SCOTUS win

Alabama should attempt to claw back some of the legal fees paid out to a court-ordered special master and left-wing plaintiffs after the state’s major victory in the state’s congressional redistricting battle on Tuesday, according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Steve Marshall Alabama News
‘Major victory for Alabama and for the principle of self-governance’: AG Marshall reacts to SCOTUS redistricting ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court gave Alabama a “major victory” on Tuesday in its longstanding redistricting battle, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

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Residency doubts linger as Montgomery Councilwoman Marche Johnson skips council meeting

Montgomery City Councilwoman Marche Johnson didn’t attend a Tuesday council meeting after a report questioned whether she lived in the district she represents.

wes allen Alabama News
‘Significant triumph for Alabama’: Secretary of State Wes Allen applauds SCOTUS redistricting ruling

A U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling on Tuesday restoring Alabama’s 6-1 Republican congressional map for the 2026 elections is a “significant triumph for Alabama,” according to Secretary of State Wes Allen.

SCOTUS Alabama News
SCOTUS clears Alabama to use 6-1 Republican map in 2026 election

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled in favor of Alabama’s efforts on Tuesday by a 6-3 majority to use a 6-1 Republican congressional map for the 2026 election.

James Dozier Alabama News
Bailiff for suspended Judge Yashiba Blanchard arrested for impersonating a peace officer

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested James Dozier, the bailiff for suspended Judge Yashiba Blanchard, for impersonating a peace officer.

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L3Harris expands Rocket City facility with $25 million investment: 'Directly aligns with the Department of War’s demand for critical munition acceleration'

On Monday, L3Harris announced another major milestone for the corporation with a $25 million investment in its Rocket City-based Advanced Manufacturing Facility.

Harris and Reed Alabama News
Switched tag leads to fentanyl trafficking arrests in Troy

The Troy Police Department arrested two men on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 231.

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