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Britt slams Democrat 'meltdown' over possibly losing USAID cash cow for woke, liberal causes

As DOGE leader Elon Musk works to possibly shut down the agency, Democrats are in an uproar, calling the move a constitutional crisis perpetrated by an unelected bearocrat. However, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said that this transparency is exactly what the American people voted for.

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Montgomery's Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy

Jackson Hospital officials announced on Tuesday they’d filed for bankruptcy.

Kay Ivey 2025 State of the State Address. Alabama News
Ivey focuses on public safety, gender issues, immigration in State of the State address

Gov. Kay Ivey gave her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday, outlining her priorities in the ongoing legislative session and how her administration can move the state forward.

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Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts board reveals ‘conflict’ with Mayor Steven Reed after MAGA ‘Bloody Sunday’ ad controversy

A conflict between Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) board members and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is responsible for an ad featuring President Donald Trump’s popular “Make America Great Again” slogan pasted over a picture of the infamous Bloody Sunday in Selma that went viral last week, according to a statement by the MMFA board on Tuesday.

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Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis: Proposed changes to veterans board are ‘retaliation’

Legislation filed to “restructure” the State Board of Veterans Affairs is retaliation for an ethics complaint he filed against a member of Gov. Kay Ivey’s cabinet last year, according to former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis.

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Mobile City Council approves $70,000 raise for next mayor to $195,000 annually

The next mayor of Mobile will be paid $195,000 a year after the city council approved a raise of $70,000 a year.

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Montgomery leaders plead for gun reform ahead of legislative session — 'Firearms fuel violence in this city and in this state'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed recently and interim Montgomery Police Department Chief James Graboys on Tuesday laid out a large display of seized firearms during a press conference as the pair pushed lawmakers to pass gun control legislation. 

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‘Beyond angry’: Alabama mother speaks out about illegal deported 5 times who allegedly tried to kidnap daughter

Heather Knight said she was ‘beyond angry’ after an illegal alien deported five times allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter.

Auburn University Alabama News
Auburn receives millions in federal grants to study butterfly wings, climate change

With the dawn of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a massive light has been shone on federal spending and its recipients.

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ALCAP to hold public ‘Prayer at the State House’ February 12

A public prayer rally will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. on the steps of the Alabama State House.

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‘A Day Without Immigrants’ — Students in Marshall County skip school to protest ‘anti-immigrant policies’

The local immigrant community in Albertville held another type of protest on Monday. Instead of making their voices heard in a large public protest like last Wednesday, they hope to convey the same message with their absence.

Gov. Kay Ivey State of the State. Alabama News
Gov. Kay Ivey to kick off legislative session on Tuesday with State of the State Address

The 2025 legislative session is slated to begin at Noon on Tuesday and will be capped off with Gov. Kay Ivey's State of the State address.

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Tanveer Patel announces run for Hoover City Council Place 1 — 'I want to be your voice for Hoover'

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tanveer Patel officially launched her campaign for Hoover City Council, Place 1.

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Five things to know about Magic City Acceptance Academy as lawmakers review funding

5 things to know about Magic City Acceptance Academy, one of the nation's first Charter Schools specifically catering to LGBTQ+ students and their allies in Homewood.

CITY OF MOBILE Alabama News
Mobile City Council to consider 2% lodging tax hike for airport relocation, arena funding, increase for inscrutable Visit Mobile's $4 million budget

The Mobile City Council is considering increasing the City's lodging tax from 8% to 10%.

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ALGOP announces 2025 legislative agenda — 'We will not surrender as we fight for good government'

The Alabama Republican Party recently announced its list of legislative priorities as Alabama’s lawmakers gather in Montgomery to begin the 2025 legislative session.

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Alabama home sales decline by 18% in 2024

Alabama’s housing market struggled along with the rest of the nation in 2024, according to the annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on Monday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.

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U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona: 10 illegal aliens indicted, sentenced in recent months

Federal grand juries in the Northern District of Alabama have indicted several illegal aliens after illegal reentry to the country after deportation or for being an alien in possession of a firearm. 

William J Cabaniss Jr Alabama News
Former State Sen. Bill Cabaniss dies at 86

Bill Cabaniss of Mt. Brook died Feb. 2. He served his family, his business, his state and the Republican party.

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Alabama's LGBTQ+ affirming Magic City Acceptance Academy not too proud to hide agenda now that lawmakers are watching

Alabama lawmakers have been clear about their efforts to ban divisive concepts in Alabama’s classrooms.

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Monroeville Literary Festival February 27-March 1 adds plein art, free concert

Writers and readers gather in "the literary capital of Alabama," Monroeville for the annual Literary Fest Feb. 27-March 1.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin defiant on illegal immigration during MSNBC Al Sharpton appearance — 'Our doors are open'

As an alarming trend of homicides and violent crime continues, with 11 murders to date versus seven at this point last year, the deadliest year on record for the city, so is Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's national book tour interviews.

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Albertville Police now confirm receiving reports of alleged 'white supremacist' harassing immigrants; Claim no evidence of racial motivation found

A Facebook post of an alleged racially motivated hate crime in Albertville has been widely shared online. However, despite the poster’s claims, the Albertville Police Department has no record of the incident.

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Group responsible for controversial MAGA Bloody Sunday billboards decries removal as ‘clear act of censorship’

The artist group responsible for the controversial billboards featuring the slogan “Make America Great” over a scene of Selma’s Bloody Sunday recently condemned the decision by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, calling it a “clear act of censorship.”

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‘No one is illegal on stolen land!’ — Pro-illegal immigration protesters take to social media following Albertville protest

Reactions to Ainsworth's message —which garnered nearly 800 comments and over 1,500 likes across Facebook, Instagram and X — have been mixed, with most voicing support for while others doubled down on criticizing ICE.

Austal USA Alabama News
U.S. Navy submarines to be manufactured in Mobile, creating over 1,000 jobs

Austal USA will invest more than $400 million in a new submarine module manufacturing facility, which will create 1,162 jobs.

Chris Hodges. Alabama News
Church of the Highlands founding pastor Chris Hodges steps down to oversee Highlands College — 'No rocking chairs and golf in my future'

The Church of the Highlands’ founding pastor, Chris Hodges, announced his retirement as head pastor to focus on the Highlands College after serving as its lead pastor since its founding in 2001.

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