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North Shelby Library director resigns amid continued state controversy surrounding sexually explicit children's books

The North Shelby Library director resigned from her position on Monday after over a year-long battle over sexually explicit and LGBTQ+ children’s books that has grabbed the attention of residents and lawmakers statewide.

Tim Walz Alabama News
Barry Moore slams Tim Walz’s military service in letter — ‘You turned your back on your troops’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and other veterans in Congress are calling on Democrat vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to “come clean to the American people” about his military record.

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Albertville resident sues mayor, city council over rezoning issue in historic district

A concerned Albertville resident has filed a lawsuit against the city government over its decision to rezone a residential property inside the local historic district for a coffee shop business.

Mobile Baykeeper Alabama News
Mobile Baykeeper thanks Britt, hopes Mobile Chamber has better understanding of purpose

The Mobile Baykeeper held a second town hall Tuesday evening regarding the widening and deepening of the Port of Mobile.

Katie britt Alabama News
Britt: Dems more excited about Israeli ceasefire than hostage return — 'It’s really despicable'

During an appearance on a Montgomery radio program, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized the Biden administration's perceived weakness in addressing the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestine, blasting the president for not prioritizing the return of American hostages.

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United Methodist Church court to hear questions on Alabama churches hoping to leave denomination

The United Methodist Church’s (UMC) court will deliberate in October on the handling of church exits in Alabama and other states in recent years.

Wayman Newton Alabama News
Tarrant mayor says petition for impeachment 'copy and paste,' denies claims

Some residents of Tarrant filed a petition for impeachment of Mayor  Wayman Newton claiming “willful neglect of duty, corruption in office, incompetency, or intemperance in the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics.” However, Newton said the claims were copied from another city and had nothing to do with Tarrant or his actions as mayor.

Wes Allen Alabama News
'I will not bow down to threats': Wes Allen not intimidated by 'ultra-liberal activist groups' attempts to halt non-citizen voter purge

Secretary of State Wes Allen said on Tuesday that he is not backing down to “threats” after a coalition of liberal groups sent him a letter demanding he retract his new policy of removing non-citizen voters from Alabama’s rolls.

UAW Alabama News
Builders and Contractors of Alabama president Jay Reed: New union secret ballot incentives law ‘critical to free enterprise’

A recent law passed in Alabama requiring secret ballot union elections for companies to receive economic development incentives is “critical to free enterprise,” according to Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama President Jay Reed.

Debbie Wood. Alabama News
State Rep. Wood to re-introduce post-election audit bill: 'We have a responsibility to ensure that every vote counts'

Legislation that stalled in the 2024 legislative session that would mandate random post-election audits has been pre-filed for 2025.

Sheriff Hoss Mack Alabama News
Britt honors outgoing Baldwin County Sheriff Mack for his 'commitment to public service'

Britt spoke on the Congressional record, thanking Mack for his 17 years as sheriff. She told the story of how Mack’s grandfather was murdered in 1982, empowering him to begin a career in criminal justice.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
'So much for free and fair elections': Bruce Pearl blasts Democrats for 'pitching change' with presidential nominee

Monday, following President Joe Biden's remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl called into question Democrats' fidelity to preserving democracy.

Albertville Haitian meet Alabama News
Concerns raised over possible human labor trafficking in Albertville amid Haitian refugee controversy

To ease tensions and communication, members of Albertville’s Haitian community and a grassroots group leading an effort to address residents’ immigration concerns met at city hall in the mayor’s office.

Regions Bank Alabama News
Regions Bank asks circuit judge to reconsider audit of Mabel Amos Trust Fund

An attorney for Regions Bank requested on Monday Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin reconsider a recent appointment of a special fiduciary to audit and oversee the Mabel Amos Trust Fund.

Alabama Political News Smith Warren Alabama News
Alabama Electrical Contractors Board votes to drop admin services contract with Smith Warren Management

Members of the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board voted not to renew an administrative services contract with Smith Warren Management at their Monday meeting.

Danny Garrett. Alabama News
Garrett states ground rules on changes to education funding model — 'Local money stays with the locals,' 'We don't want any system to lose'

Monday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," House education budget chairman State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) elaborated on the "ground rules" for any changes to the formula to proceed.

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Ivey schedules nitrogen hypoxia execution of man convicted of brutal murder, kidnapping of hitchhiker

Gov. Kay Ivey sent an official order of execution to Alabama Department of Corrections commissioner John Hamm, authorizing the November nitrogen hypoxia execution for Carey Dale Grayson, 49, who kidnapped and murdered a female hitchhiker in 1994, along with several accomplices.

Lee Brass Alabama News
'Literally no money': Lee Brass assets seized; Some employees didn't receive checks

In a letter from Fidelis Management, the company that handled operations at Lee Brass, blamed the closure on Southern States Bank, which holds a security interest in all of Lee Brass’ assets.

Montgomery Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed deletes tweet boasting city’s safety, desirability ranking, after misciting data

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed boasted on X about rankings given by the U.S. News & World Report real estate section before deleting the tweet after erroneously claiming the city was listed as one of the top 10 places to live.

Selma Bingo Alabama News
AG Marshall shuts down five illegal facilities in Selma gambling bust

On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced restraining orders and search warrants had been obtained against five illegal gambling facilities in Selma.

Nick Saban Alabama News
Nick Saban featured speaker for BCA’s ProgressPAC $2,500+ ticket event

On Monday, the Business Council of Alabama announced that former Alabama head coach Nick Saban will be the keynote speaker at its "Evening for Progress" event, which is scheduled for October 16 in Birmingham.

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Ivey appoints 8 Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences board members

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced her appointments to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. 

Fentanyl Jefferson County Coroner Medical Examiner office Alabama News
Heroin, fentanyl claim four lives in Jefferson County over weekend

The Jefferson County Coroner reported four drug fatalities over the weekend.

robert f kennedy jr Alabama News
RFK Jr. submits 15,500 signatures to Sec of State to appear on November ballot: 'A chance to change the trajectory of our country'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that his campaign had submitted over 15,000 signatures from Alabama residents, more than three times the amount needed to appear on the ballot in November’s presidential race.

shomari figures Alabama News
Shomari Figures to speak at Democratic National Convention on Thursday

Shomari Figures will speak at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday.

IMG 8977 Alabama News
Roo in the road: Kangaroo caught on camera by drivers in Collinsville (VIDEO)

Drivers in Collinsville were startled to spot a jumping kangaroo on the roadway Sunday.

Birmingham Police Department Crime Scene Unit by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Jefferson County Coroner searching for family of wheelchair-bound disabled vet killed in hit-and-run

A man believed to have lived in the Coalburg community near Fultondale was killed in a hit-and-run, and authorities have been unable to find his family.

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