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Tuberville optimistic on Mobile Bay I-10 bridge project funding under Trump, less for I-65 widening

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently expressed hope for federal aid from Donald Trump's incoming administration to complete the long-awaited Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. However, he appeared to shy away from discussing efforts to widen Interstate 65.

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin hypes memoir as city reports record-high murder rate

On Friday, it was announced the city is on track for a record-breaking number of homicides. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the mayor announced that he has written his memoir, "Son of Birmingham," which will be released on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Dwight Yoakam brings Bakersfield sound to Orange Beach’s Wharf May 29 in national tour

Dwight Yoakam brings his national tour to Orange Beach, Alabama on May 29 at The Wharf.

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Historic preservationists working to remove 80-ton murals from Mobile Civic Center

As work continues on the demolition of the iconic Mobile Civic Center, extra care is being taken to preserve massive murals on the arena's walls.

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Tuberville on new Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency: ‘Best thing’ Trump has done so far

The new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is the “best thing” President-elect Donald Trump has done so far, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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David Pugh elected as chairman of National Associated Builders and Contractors Board

The Associated Builders and Contractors announced this week that David Pugh, a partner at Bradley in Birmingham, was elected 2025 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Eric Metaxas: Trump victory gives Christians a fighting chance to take back America — 'We're living through a tremendously historic moment'

Republicans fought hard to retake control in Washington this election cycle, but prominent author and speaker Eric Metaxas says the battle for America's soul is only beginning.

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State library board reverses decision on federal grant administration despite director's protests

The Alabama Public Library Service executive board voted on Thursday to reinstate a policy allowing a competitive bid process for local libraries to receive federal grant funds, much to the chagrin of APLS director Nancy Pack.

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Elliott proposes Baldwin County penny tax amendment to include Gulf Shores, Orange Beach systems

The Baldwin County Public School system receives 100% of the education portion of a one-cent sales tax that the state legislature levied in 2017.

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U.S. Sens. Britt, Tuberville oppose Ukraine debt forgiveness — 'The last thing American taxpayers deserve'

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently voted in favor of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's (R-Ky.) joint resolution of disapproval to block President Joe Biden's attempt to cancel half of Ukraine's debt to the United States.

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'There's a war taking place': State Rep. Givan pre-files gun bill as Birmingham homicides track close to 91-year record

A deadly Thursday night drew the city of Birmingham closer to breaking a 91-year record number of homicides.

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Mobile businessman Jerry Lathan releases Christian novel 'You Will Be Peter'

GOP activist and businessman Jerry Lathan of Mobile releases his Christian novel, "You WILL Be Peter."

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Drama continues at Hoover City Council — Middlebrooks apologizes to Lyda; Former councilwoman Mazur demands 'bully' Lyda step down from presidency

Last week, 1819 News released a video that caught the Hoover City Council president John Lyda aggressively "verbally attacking" fellow Councilman Casey Middlebrooks following a council meeting. 

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Public meeting scheduled November 26 with Raptor Center, Auburn Mayor Pro-Tem over destroyed eagles' nest

Public meeting on November 26 features Auburn University's Raptor Center.

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Prattville Pride group to have first-ever Christmas parade float – ‘Gayest and merriest ever’

The Prattville Pride is slated to walk in the city’s famed Christmas parade on a float that it promises will be “the gayest and merriest ever.”

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AG Marshall urges federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to stop pandering to 'small minority' in fight for female athletes

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall continues his fight to protect girls’ sports.

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‘Both candidates believe they have the votes’: State Sen. Orr says vote tally in pro-tem race ‘unknown’

Both candidates running to be the next State Senate Pro-Tem think they have the votes to win, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

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Alabama GOP congressmen back Palmer-led effort demanding NIH's full release of $10 million study on puberty blockers on transgender minors

Several Alabama Congressmen are demanding the National Institute of Health (NIH) release the full details of a $10 million study on the effects of puberty blockers on minors.

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'Pansexual Antifa' Irondale man sentenced to 9 years in prison for bombing attempt on Alabama Attorney General’s Office

A federal judge sentenced Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, of Irondale, to nine years in prison on Thursday for the malicious use of an explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery.

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Barry Moore: Biden refugee resettlement program 'losing children by the droves'

The Biden administration’s Office of Refugee Resettlement is “losing children by the droves,” according to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

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Montgomery police charge 23-year-old with capital murder in death of 6-month-old baby boy

The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) announced on Thursday the arrest of a 23-year-old Montgomery man, charging him with capital murder in the death of a six-month-old baby earlier this month.

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State carries out third nitrogen gas execution of Carey Grayson — 'It takes a truly vicious monster to commit this kind of crime'

The State of Alabama successfully carried out the nitrogen gas execution of a combative Carey Dale Grayson on Thursday evening for the 1994 kidnapping, murder and mutilation of a female hitchhiker.

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Final projects of Plan IV to restore coast following 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill approved

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is celebrating the start of the final restoration projects to address damages caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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Attorneys say Dadeville Sweet 16 victims' phones could prove intent to harm; Judge recuses self

A defendant in the Dadeville Sweet 16 party mass shooting is asking for access to the cell phones of the victims.

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Carey Dale Grayson execution appeal; Execution set to go forward Thursday evening

The U.S. Supreme denied a request to review the scheduled Thursday execution of Carey Dale Grayson, paving the way for the Alabama Department of Corrections to carry out the punishment using nitrogen hypoxia.

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Katie Britt named National Republican Senatorial Committee vice chair

National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) named U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) as an NRSC vice chair on Thursday.

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70th anniversary of meteor hitting Sylacauga woman, only time in history

November 30 will be the 70th anniversary of Sylacauga's Ann Hodges' unique experience that she lived to tell about. Amazingly, she was not seriously injured.

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