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Will Ainsworth on APTV, 2/7/2025 Alabama News
Ainsworth to revisit Trump's I-65 widening pledge: 'I certainly plan on going to D.C. and having that conversation'

At the 2023 Alabama Republican Party summer dinner, Donald Trump pledged that if he won his third bid for the White House, one of his first orders of business would be to widen Interstate 65 from Huntsville to Mobile.

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Watch: Dothan’s ‘Top Chef’ winner makes Super Bowl treat on ABC’s 'Good Morning America'

An unusual Super Bowl treat was prepared on ABC's Good Morning America by Dothan's Kelsey Barnard Clark -- ‘Fried shrimp po-boy nachos.’

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Widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun dies at 96; End of German rocket scientists era

Maria von Braun has died at age 96, the widow of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. Her life reads like a historical novel and has become one.

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Ivey-backed bill granting 8-weeks paid parental leave for state employees, teachers filed in legislature

A bill granting eight weeks of paid parental leave for teachers and state employees has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Stoplight Alabama News
Traffic flow improves as 682 stop lights synchronized in Mobile area

A major project has synchronized 682 stoplights in the Mobile area.

Moon and stars Alabama News
Alabama stargazers can watch alignment of moon, planets now to March 14

Now to March 14 is the best time for Alabama skywatchers to see an alignment of the moon and planets.

Chris Elliott Alabama News
'Not something I intend to vote for': State Sen. Elliott calls Ivey effort to restructure state veterans affairs 'a tough push'

Earlier this week, the State Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee passed a bill that would change the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner is appointed by a 5-2 margin.

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Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney withdraws from minor transgender surgery ban lawsuit against state

Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and three assistant U.S. Attorneys recently withdrew from a lawsuit challenging the state’s transgender minor surgery ban.

UAB LGBTQ Alabama News
National Institutes of Health gives UAB $1.5 million to study transgender pain sensitivity

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) gave the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) a $1.5 million federal grant to study the pain thresholds of transgenders. 

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Operation Jamaican Knights nets four arrests in Foley

Multiple agencies worked an operation Friday in Baldwin County leading to four arrests.

Sid Trant Alabama News
University of Alabama System board appoints Sid J. Trant as permanent chancellor — ‘He is a tested and trusted leader’

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today appointed Sid J. Trant as chancellor of the University of Alabama (UA) System, granting him a permanent spot after serving as interim chancellor for nearly a year.

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Bill requiring parental consent for vaccines clears first committee hurdle, heads to House floor

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation on Thursday that would require parental consent before administering vaccines to minors.

Lance Bell Alabama News
State Sen. Lance Bell appointed as committee chairman

The Alabama Senate on Friday announced the appointment of State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) as chair of the Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee and other committee assignments.

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Historic Albrizio murals moved as Mobile Civic Center is demolished

Two historic murals are being removed from the Mobile Civic Center and preserved.

Demetrius Frazier Alabama News
State carries out first execution of the year — 'Rapists and murderers are not welcome on our streets'

Alabama carried out its first execution of the year on Thursday evening, by putting Demetrius Frazier to death via nitrogen hypoxia for the 1991 rape and murder of a Birmingham woman.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Alabama News
City of Montgomery lies in response to Museum of Fine Arts claims of ‘conflict’ with Mayor Steven Reed

In response to accusations from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts board, the City of Montgomery denied allegations of wrongdoing by Mayor Steven Reed and his office while making false statements about 1819 News’ coverage of the controversy that brought this conflict to light.

Challenger Elementary Alabama News
Second grader's 'accidental discharge' of a gun at Huntsville Challenger Elementary under investigation

A child in second grade was in possession of a firearm when it accidentally discharged during afternoon dismissal.

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Stressing 'transparency,' 'family values,' Hoover Councilman Casey Middlebrooks announces reelection bid

Hoover City Councilman Casey Middlebrooks announced, “It has been an honor to serve on the Hoover City Council, and I humbly ask for your continued trust and support as I seek reelection.”

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State Senate passes What Is A Woman Act

The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed legislation that declares the state will recognize only two sexes, male and female.

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State leaders cautious of declining state revenues as lawmakers hear budget proposals — 'The sugar high is over'

Gov. Kay Ivey released her proposed budget recommendations for the 2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, with increased funding for the state’s General Fund (GF) and Education Trust Fund (ETF), while state leaders advised caution due to anticipated revenue slowing.

Jackson Hospital Alabama News
Jackson Hospital gets loan to stay open after declaring bankruptcy

Jackson Healthcare, one of the nation’s providers of healthcare workforce services, announced that its parent company, Jackson Investment Group, will provide a debtor in possession loan to Jackson Hospital & Clinic, enabling it to remain open to serve the Montgomery community as it undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings.

Holman prison Alabama News
New bill allows state to borrow up to $500 million more for new prison construction

New legislation filed by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) would allow a state authority overseeing prison construction to borrow an additional $500 million.

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International wire transfer fee, other anti-illegal immigration bills advance in Senate

Multiple bills seeking to combat illegal immigration passed the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Wednesday.

Matt Simpson Alabama News
House committee approves Simpson bill permitting the death penalty for child rape, sodomy

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee handily approved legislation by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) on Wednesday that would mandate life in prison or the death penalty for those convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child 12 years of age and under.

Kay Ivey, State of the State, 2/4/2025 Alabama News
Ivey's public safety bill package filed in legislature — 'Alabama stands firmly behind our law enforcement officers'

After teasing it in her State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the filing of her eight-bill package on Wednesday in an effort to bolster public safety and assist law enforcement in the state.

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South Alabama Veterans Council opposes ADVA changes: ‘Veterans and their families deserve better’

The South Alabama Veterans Council said on Wednesday that it opposes legislation restructuring the governance of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.

Silverhillelementary Alabama News
Baldwin County Public Schools superintendent cuts ribbon on new Silverhill Elementary School — 'I’d like to know somewhere else this is going on'

A new $30 million Silverhill Elementary School was opened in Baldwin County.

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