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AMG corporate owner backs down on cutting local weather at Huntsville, Tupelo stations

Viewers of TV weather reports in Huntsville and west Alabama breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as the owner reversed course, will maintain local meteorologists.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin: Trump DEI executive orders 'the Alabama-fication of federal government’

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently bashed President Donald Trump’s executive actions in his first days of the administration, calling it the "Alabama-fication" of the U.S. Government.

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Dale Strong supports ending birthright citizenship – ‘You must assimilate, pledge your allegiance to America, follow our laws and speak our language’

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently joined other Republican lawmakers in pushing a bill ending unilateral birthright citizenship in the country, which has been used to grant citizenship to hundreds of thousands of children born to illegal aliens.

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Former Decatur police officer granted immunity hearing in Stephen Perkins murder case

Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette is asking for immunity and a dismissal in connection to a deadly officer-involved shooting.

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Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ celebrates 100 years in Decatur  

Decatur's Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is celebrating 100 years in business.

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Flora-Bama selling ‘Gulf of America’ T-shirts

Flora-Bama is selling “Gulf of America” shirts following comments from President Donald Trump that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville backs Trump J6 pardons – 'It's a shame what these people had to go through'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R–Auburn) applauded President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon or commute the sentences of those jailed or charged in connection to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the move garnering a bevy of criticism.  

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‘The country deserves better’: Mobile pastor witnesses ‘woke’ prayer service alongside Trump

The nation is reacting to comments made by radical-left Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service with President Donald Trump.

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AMG announces cut of local TV meteorologists, including Huntsville’s WAAY, Tupelo’s WTVA — 'Enhancing the viewer experience'

Allen Media Group issued a news release stating that it was cutting out local weather staff at the TV stations it owns.

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No vacancy? Sheriffs Association warns Trump immigration plan could strain Alabama jails

President Donald Trump and his Border Czar Tom Homan have already started making good on their promises to detain and deport illegal aliens, with priority being given to those with arrests here or in their home country’s or prior deportations.

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PHOTOS: Mobile Civic Center roof collapses after record-breaking snowfall

The iconic gold dome of the Mobile Civic Center collapsed Wednesday after the area received record-breaking snowfall.

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'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade': Superintendent closes Baldwin County Schools rest of week

Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler said he is certain that when ice and snow melt, some school facilities will have busted pipes.

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Illegal alien arrested in Limestone County for child sex abuse, told investigator ‘It is what it is’

An illegal alien from Guatemala was recently arrested in Limestone County and charged with sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'New sheriff' Donald Trump will 'put people back to work' despite legal challenges

With just three days in, the new Trump administration has already been hit with lawsuits over some of the many executive orders the president signed on his first day in office.

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‘Promises kept’ — Britt applauds ICE arrests on day two of Trump presidency

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was swift to praise U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for swiftly getting to work rounding up violent illegal aliens just 24 hours after President Donald Trump was sworn into office.

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Young Republican activist Derek Chen explores run for state auditor

The State Auditor's office is likely an open seat in 2026, and Young Republican Derek Chen of Vestavia Hills is exploring running.

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'There’s a lot of people scared' — Local Haitian American businessman says Albertville migrant community fear Trump immigration crackdown

Concerns surrounding an influx of Haitian migrants in Albertville have largely died down from their fever pitch over the summer. However, that could soon change under the new Trump administration’s tightening of immigration laws.

Jason Aldean Alabama News
'Try That in a Small Town' coming to Birmingham; Jason Aldean announces September concert at new amphitheater

Fresh off performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, country music star Jason Aldean announced his "Full Throttle Tour 25," which will include a visit to Birmingham in September.

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Stolen South Alabama Speedway pace car recovered by police, suspect arrested

A suspect is in custody after a slew of law enforcement agencies worked to recover the pace car and other electronics that were stolen from the South Alabama Speedway.

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Battalion fire chief killed in Chambers County shootout while helping driver who hit deer

A Georgia battalion fire chief was shot and killed in Chambers County Sunday while helping a couple who hit a deer.

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Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis resigns to run for Mobile mayor

Spiro Cheriogotis has put his name in the hat for mayor of Mobile.

Baldwin EMC Alabama News
South Alabama power cooperative crews ready to respond to mass power outages

Baldwin EMC Energy Cooperative is ready to service members in case of mass power outages due to frigid winter weather.

Tony Kennon Alabama News
Orange Beach Mayor Kennon shows off patriotism in ‘Gulf of America’ photo

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon took to social media on Inauguration Day to show his support for President Donald Trump.

Nancy Pack Alabama News
'Old Man Winter' saves state library director Nancy Pack from potential removal vote

The second cancellation of an Alabama Public Library Service board meeting delayed what was expected to be a vote to remove APLS director Nancy Pack.

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Here we go again: Prattville Pride to participate in Mardi Gras Parade following Christmas fiasco

The local group Prattville Pride is boasting of its participation in the city’s Mardi Gras parade after receiving a federal judge’s injunction to access the city’s Christmas parade last month.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Alabama News
Alabama arrestees, some with ties to state among Trump 'J6 Hostage' pardons

Trump has granted pardons and clemency to an estimated 1,500 individuals convicted in connection to the riots of January 6, including some from and with connections to Alabama.

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Laken Riley Act passes Senate — 'This is a truly momentous day'

Members of the U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act by a vote of 64-35 on Monday. 

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