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Report: UAB becomes first D-I football team to join players association

Every member of the UAB football team recently elected to join Athletes.org, one of several companies trying to organize athletes for possible revenue sharing discussions, according to ESPN.

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Andalusia man goes on trial for murder of pregnant soldier in Germany 23 years ago

Jury selection in the trial of an Alabama man charged with murder of a pregnant soldier in Germany in 2001.

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Senate committee to consider House bill allowing certain illegal immigrants to attend college

The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday to deliberate a bill that passed the house last week, allowing certain illegal immigrants to attend college.

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Senate passes legislation legalizing ‘historical horse racing’ slot machines in Greene County

The Senate passed legislation legalizing historical horse racing gambling machines in Greene County on Thursday by a 20-3 margin.

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Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely released on parole

Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was released from jail after serving over a year on two convictions.

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Alabama General, Ambassador, State Representative, cabinet member Gary Cooper dies at 87

Gary Cooper of Mobile has died at 87. A Marine, Ambassador to Jamaica, governor's cabinet member, State Representative, CEO.

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Watch Alabama’s Triston Harper advance to Top 8 of 'American Idol'; Next round continues Monday

McIntosh Alabama's Triston Harper advances to the Top 8 of American Idol. The 15-year-old has added animated movement to his deep, mature voice.

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‘Organ harvesting’ lawsuit against Alabama Department of Corrections dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week alleging officials with the Alabama Department of Corrections or a related entity removed and retained a dead inmate’s organs.

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Senate to debate $9.35 billion Education Trust Fund budget, possibly add summer EBT funding for kids

Members of the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee will begin on Tuesday debating and possibly changing the $9.35 billion Education Trust Fund budget passed by the House recently. 

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State Sen. Orr: Hyundai, other car manufacturers 'not happy' with Mercedes-Benz possibly unionizing — 'Future growth in Alabama would come to a screeching halt'

As workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance prepare to vote on joining the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said other car manufacturers in the state may consider moving out if the unionization goes through.

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Guns, sex ed, State Health Officer reform on proposed House calendar for Tuesday

In what promises to be a long day in the House of Representatives, lawmakers plan to tackle two calendars dealing with Alabama's sunset law and a handful of controversial bills as the regular legislative session winds down.

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State Sen. Jones carrying bill to allow ADMH, ADVA to collaborate to support veterans — 'These men and women who have served deserve our help and support'

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) is carrying legislation that would assist veterans suffering from the many mental health issues associated with military service who lack treatment from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Alabama woman receives mystery ring in mail, warns others about 'brushing scam'

A Roanoke woman is warning other online shoppers after she said she was nearly scammed by a gift she received in the mail.

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Huntsville Christian-based charity to host annual 'Grounds for Hope' event on May 2

The Trideum Foundation, a Huntsville-based Christian non-profit, will host its annual "Grounds for Hope" event at the Von Braun Center on Thursday, May 2, with the theme of Grace, Mercy, and Peace.

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Birmingham pastor Rich Lusk on when to switch churches: 'Any sign of wokeness in your church, run away as fast as you can'

Birmingham Pastor Rich Lusk recently joined “1819 News: The Podcast” to explain why some people should make a change and what to look for in a new church.

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Troy University to receive ‘Moon Tree’ seedling from NASA; Professor hopes to inspire STEM careers

NASA selected Troy University as the recipient of a “Moon Tree” seedling. The loblolly pine seedling flew around the moon on the 2022 Artemis I mission.

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Elon Musk applies for money transmitter license in Alabama

Elon Musk’s social media company X recently applied for a money transmitter license in Alabama, according to the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC).

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Former Limestone Correctional prison warden due in court on May 7 for drug charges

Chadwick Crabtree and his wife, Melissa Crabtree, were arrested and charged with manufacturing Psilocybin mushrooms on April 20. Mr. Crabtree was, at the time, the current Warden for the Alabama Department of Corrections prison in Limestone County.

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House passes bill requiring parental consent for all vaccinations — 'I absolutely want to be notified of something like this involving my children'

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to require parental consent for minors to receive any vaccinations.

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House approves Senate bill to ban the sale of lab-grown meat

On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved a Senate bill that would criminalize the manufacturing or sale of lab-grown meats in Alabama.

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Ethics overhaul a priority for House leadership as session winds down — 'I think we passed a good ethics reform bill'

As the legislative session winds to an end, House leadership is prioritizing the proposed overhaul to the state’s ethics law before time runs out.

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Gulf Shores mayor, lawmakers meet residents concerned with proposed legislative annexation of Fort Morgan properties

Fort Morgan, in unincorporated Baldwin County, has a special peacefulness residents say they don’t want to be taken away. After a piece of legislation was introduced this session to annex some properties into the city of Gulf Shores, citizens got concerned. They don’t want high rise condos or commercial rental property to take over properties that have not been developed yet.

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BPD homicide detective searching for kidney donor for son

Jayden Green, 20, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease IgA nephropathy when he was 15 years old. He began complaining about his back hurting then symptoms became worse with a declining kidney function.

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'Solidarity!': Pro-Palestine speakers fill public speaking docket at Huntsville City Council to speak out against Israel's 'genocide'

Pro-Palestine speakers filled the public speaking portion of Huntsville's City Council meeting on Thursday night.

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First officer on scene of Gulf Shores Spring Break shooting honored for 'proactive' policing

Gulf Shores Police officer Darren Baker was honored with Officer of the Month for March 2024, after police said he went above and beyond while responding to a shooting outside of Surf Style on March 27.

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Tuberville: Trump 'the only person' who can lead this country 'in the right direction'

During an appearance on "The Lou Holtz Show" podcast, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) praised former President Donald Trump and said the GOP presidential nominee was "the only person" who could lead this country back "in the right direction."

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Senate still reviewing ethics bill passed by House

The Alabama Senate is still reviewing legislation passed by the House that changes some of the state’s ethics laws.

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