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'It was a total God thing' — Birmingham native Kaleb Dillard shares redemption story after January 6 arrest, federal prison

A young military veteran and graduate of Briarwood Christian School, Kaleb Dillard was preparing for a bright future with his fiance when he found himself facing up to eight years in federal prison for assaulting a U.S. Capital police officer.

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Alabama appeals court rules cannabis commission can revoke awarded licenses: ‘Ruled this morning that state agencies are gods’

Members of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled on Friday the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) “properly exercised” their power to rescind an earlier round of cannabis business licenses awarded in August 2023.

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ALEA slow-walking response to trooper involved in 'reckless' incident leading to criminal charges

ALEA refuses to confirm trooper was involved 'reckless' incident leading to criminal charges

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Cluster of fireballs spotted across Southeast; Likely Starlink, reports say

Hundreds of people across the Southeast reported seeing a brilliant streak through the sky late Saturday.

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Tommy Tuberville becomes founding member of Make America Healthy Again Caucus, plans to ‘make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care’

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to join the upcoming Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in forming the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus.

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Endowment honors late Montgomery political strategist Jack Campbell; Sends high school students to train with Jesse Helms Center

An endowment has been set up to teach high school students free enterprise principles. Honors the late Jack Campbell, political strategist of Montgomery.

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Alabama’s population increases by 40K in 2024

Alabama’s population increased by 40,026 residents in 2024, according to U.S. Census numbers released on Thursday.

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Alabama's congressional delegation backs bill to avoid federal government shutdown

The House passed a short-term spending bill on Friday to fund the government until March.

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Court documents: Former pastor texted 'I want to f*** you' to undercover agent he thought was young teen before traveling to meet

New details in a sting bringing down a former pastor were revealed in a court deposition.

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Tuberville: Congress does not deserve a raise – 'We don't give people a better life'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently slammed congressional efforts to give U.S. lawmakers a raise as the government scrambles to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to continue funding the government and avoid a shutdown.

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Alabama’s November unemployment rate up, labor force participation unchanged

Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in November, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden.

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ADPH launches 'For Every Body' exercise and diet campaign 'with emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion'

The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching the "For Every Body" campaign to push its Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan, which was developed “with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

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Trump-backed CR fails in House, supported by Alabama Republican members

A government-funding continuing resolution backed by President-elect Donald Trump failed to pass the House on Thursday.

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Terri Sewell trots out Democrat talking point on ‘co-President’ Elon Musk to bash House GOP on CR

President-elect Donald Trump and “co-President” Elon Musk are responsible for House Republicans abandoning an earlier version of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Mexican national arrested with 11 kilos of meth in Baldwin County

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seized a large amount of drugs during a special operations traffic stop late Tuesday.

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Tickets on sale for Tracy Lawrence at Mobile’s Saenger Theater in March

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence comes to Mobile's Saenger Theater on March 13, 2025.

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Tuberville on mystery drones: ‘Just tell the American people — Quit being secretive about this’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently expressed frustration with the Biden administration for being tight-lipped about the rash of unidentified drone sightings over New York, New Jersey and neighboring states.  

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Where are they? Members of Alabama's congressional delegation mum on government funding continuing resolution

Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation has been silent so far on their position on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. 

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Alabama’s red snapper season closes December 31

The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will close the state’s 2024 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Tuesday, December 31. 

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Tuberville: Congress needs a 'clean CR' or 'just shut the government down'

Congress should pass a clean continuing resolution or “just shut the government down,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Montgomery attorney wins not guilty verdict on charge for January 6 defendant

J6 defendants are still going on trial in DC court for the Jan. 6 protect 'Stop the Steal." Montgomery attorney Melissa Issak won a jury verdict for her client.

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Marine on board NAS Pensacola charged after escort found dead in Mobile pond

U.S. Marine Willie Ellington is facing first-degree murder and possession of child pornography after a bizarre case spanning two states.

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Second annual 'Girls Day at the Capitol' attracts young women from around the state

he Second Annual “Girl’s Day at the Capitol,” hosted by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Ali Mims, brought 100 girls from 6th grade to 12th to the Capitol complex.

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Former Baldwin County deputy claims discrimination over 'Christian Facebook posts'; Sheriff Lowery cries foul

A federal lawsuit against the Baldwin County Sheriff claims religious discrimination and retaliation.

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'This 1,500+ page monstrosity': Carl, Moore oppose U.S. House continuing resolution spending bill

Congress should consider a “clean” spending bill instead of the omnibus bill being considered in the House, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Katie Britt calls for 'clean, stand-alone' government-funding bill

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke out against a 1,547-page spending deal released just days ahead of a funding deadline.

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Montgomery's Jackson Hospital begins diverting some cardiac patients to other hospitals

Jackson Hospital recently began diverting some cardiac patients to other hospitals.

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