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Alabama's state and federal lawmakers show support for U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump's VP pick

Alabama lawmakers are applauding the Monday announcement by GOP Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump to select Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential nominee two days after surviving an attempted assassination. 

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AG Marshall on dismissed Trump classified documents case: ‘The Constitution wins again’

The dismissal of a criminal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on Monday is a sign of a “failure of yet another attempt at lawfare/election interference,” according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

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Ivey encourages citizens to take advantage of back-to-school tax holiday

As the new school year draws closer, Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging parents to take advantage of the state’s upcoming annual weekend Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.

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Tuberville to Alabama RNC delegation: Trump 'still shook' from assassination attempt, but 'he ain't stopping'

The Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, Wis., on Monday, and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was on hand to address the Alabama Republican Party.

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Christian nationalism: What is it and why does it matter?

Idaho pastor and author Doug Wilson recently joined “1819 News: The Podcast” in an overtime segment to make a case for Christian nationalism and explain why it’s so contentious, even among Christians.

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Parents claim Auburn City School officials ignored drag queen teacher complaints — 'We have to wait until something physically happens'

Several parents claim they attempted years ago to petition the Auburn City School system regarding the online behavior of the now-resigned drag queen teacher at Drake Middle School, but their concerns were brushed off.

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'God bless America and Roll Tide': Beachgoers show patriotism following Trump attempted assassination

An otherwise peaceful weekend was shattered for Trump supporters along Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

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'We will be coming for you': BPD chief says feds assisting in weekend homicide investigations

Birmingham Police are putting all they have into two deadly shootings that left seven people dead and ten injured Saturday.

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Fmr Secret Service agent: Too soon to call attempted Trump assassination a security 'failure' — 'But, at the end of the day, the former president was shot'

In the hours after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, speculation immediately began regarding perceived negligence on the part of the United States Secret Service for allowing a shooter to nearly kill the former president.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers leads group demanding answers about Fort Liberty training labeling pro-life organizations ‘terrorist groups’

The National Right to Life and Operation Rescue were among pro-life organizations labeled “terrorist groups” in a slide presented during training at Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg.

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ALGOP chairman Wahl: Mainstream media's vilification of Trump 'partially responsible' for assassination attempt

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl swiftly condemned the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday, placing partial blame on the media's rhetoric towards Trump.

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Jeff Sessions: Trump's reaction to being shot 'demonstrates his physical courage'

Saturday evening, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reacted to an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

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George Wallace, Jr.: 'Opposition should always be expressed in the form of ballots, not bullets'

Saturday, George Wallace, Jr., son of former Gov. George Wallace, who was left paralyzed below the waist for the rest of his life after an assassination attempt during his 1972 presidential bid, reacted to the news that former President Donald Trump faced an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pa.

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Seven killed in two separate Birmingham shootings Saturday

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating two separate shootings Saturday that claimed the lives of seven people and injured others.

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BREAKING: Donald Trump struck by apparent gunfire at Pennsylvania rally – 'Please join me in praying for President Trump'

A bloody Donald Trump was escorted off the stage during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania after someone appeared to fire shots at the former President.

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Katie Britt to speak on stage at next week's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

At the very top of the list of Republican officials and candidates is Alabama's junior U.S. Senator, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Lawmakers will try to tackle obscene library books again in 2025

Lawmakers will attempt in 2025 to try again to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the preponderance of sexually explicit books in Alabama’s libraries.

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Hazel’s Nook restaurant in Gulf Shores closing after 67 years of serving guests

The restaurant, a mom-and-pop destination in Gulf Shores, opened in 1957.

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Lake Martin Songwriters Festival set for July 24-28

Five days of free live music at Lake Martin Songwriters Festival July 24-28.

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State Rep. Stringer: Blaming permitless carry for Montgomery crime spike 'ridiculous'

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), the sponsor of the 2022 legislation removing the state’s requirement for a concealed carry permit, recently slammed Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s continued blaming the bill for escalating crime in Alabama’s capital city.

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Tuberville, Moore laud $550 million grant for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), the Republican nominee for the first congressional district, which will soon include parts of Mobile County and all of Baldwin County, played roles in the grant.

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Jeff Sessions: ‘Heavyweights’ not making foreign policy decisions in the Biden administration

President Joe Biden isn’t adequately representing the nation on the world stage, according to former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions.

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State Sen. Weaver suffers ‘significant bruising and contusions’ after being hit by car in pedestrian crosswalk in Alabaster

State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) was transported by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical Center on Friday night after being struck by a car while in a pedestrian crosswalk at an Alabaster grocery store. 

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Former Decatur Mayor Don Stanford dies at 82

Former Decatur Mayor Don Stanford died Friday at age 82. He had led Decatur through the national recession of 2008.

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Barry Moore receives Taxpayers’ Friend Award from National Taxpayers Union

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) received a 2023 Taxpayers’ Friend Award from the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) on Wednesday for his voting record in Congress.

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State buys 1,842 acres in Shelby County for giant shooting range, complex

A huge new shooting range and complex is being built in Shelby County.

UAB LGBTQ Alabama News
Flags flying with 'pride' at UAB ‘LGBTQ Healthcare Equality’ leader

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has again named the University of Alabama at Birmingham a leader in "LGBTQ healthcare equality."

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