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Redistricting Alabama News
Trial over state congressional redistricting map to commence in February 2025

The full trial of Allen v. Milligan, the state’s battle over congressional redistricting, is slated to kick off on Feb. 10, 2025, to rule on the constitutionality of lawmakers’ 2023 map that was thrown out by federal judges ahead of the 2024 general election.

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Woodfin appoints Andre McShan, Monique Gardner to Birmingham Water Works Board

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the appointment of Dr. Andre McShan and Dr. Monique Gardner Witherspoon to the Birmingham Water Works Board this week. 

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Which North Alabama small businesses are engaging in Small Business Saturday?

Northern Alabama is gearing up for Small Business Saturday.

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Blind Boys of Alabama annual Christmas show set for December 1

On December 1, the first day of Advent, the Blind Boys of Alabama perform their Christmas Show in Birmingham.

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Two arrested in Tuscaloosa County for subjecting multiple illegals to ‘forced servitude’ in alleged immigration scheme

Two individuals in Tuscaloosa County have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of human trafficking related to an alleged scheme involving the importation of immigrants from South America and subjecting them to “forced servitude” under fear of deportation.

Judge David Carpenter Alabama News
Judge who allowed release of Five Points South shooting suspect denies culpability

A Jefferson County judge is denying culpability for approving a plea deal that allowed the early release of a suspect recently charged in the Five Points South shooting and 10 other cases.

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Geminids meteor showers visible in Alabama now, peak December 13-14

The Geminids meteor showers are visible nightly in Alabama and peak Dec. 13-14.

State Rep. Mark Shirey Alabama News
State Rep. Shirey calls 2024 gambling effort 'tough vote, very hard vote,' downplays future 'plain' lottery vote chances

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday, State Rep. Mark Shirey (R-Mobile), a proponent of the failed effort, acknowledged the hurdles that would have had to be overcome for success.

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'Grab your floaties and join me on the lake': Rick & Bubba's Bill 'Bubba' Bussey announces 'Bubba on the Lake' podcast

With the long-time "Rick & Bubba Show" morning drive radio program ending next month, Bill "Bubba" Bussey is turning his focus to podcasting beginning in 2025.

Pissed Off Nation Alabama News
'I've been rubbing FEMA's nose in this': Locust Fork man makes 14 trips and counting to help North Carolina hurricane survivors

People lost their lives, homes, jobs and property in the devastating storm. Among those delivering relief from Alabama was Michael Stapleton of Locust Fork.

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Alabama family thankful for life and service of former AD Bill Battle, who died on Thanksgiving Day at 82

Former Alabama player and AD Bill Battle died on Thanksgiving Day at 82.

SCOTUS Alabama News
Biden administration petitions SCOTUS to review case challenging Alabama’s transgender youth treatment ban

Attorneys representing the Biden administration petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to review a lawsuit challenging Alabama's ban on transgender treatment for minors.

Donald Trump Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt, Moore decry ‘abhorrent’ threats on Trump’s transition team

The FBI announced on Wednesday that it was investigating a series of threats made against nearly a dozen prominent members of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet.

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Thankful and giving: Foley woman donating kidney to New Hampshire teen she found on Facebook

This Thanksgiving, a Baldwin County woman is giving a New Hampshire teen something to be thankful for: The gift of life. Bethany Agee is donating a kidney as a living donor.

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Alabama, 10 states suing BlackRock and Vanguard for 'anti competitive’ conspiracy targeting coal industry

Alabama and 10 other states sued three major asset managers on Wednesday in federal court for “conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal.”

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Annual Poarch Creek Pow Wow a Thanksgiving two-day tradition

A different kind of Thanksgiving observance Nov. 28-29 at Atmore's PCI Pow Wow.

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State Rep. Givan files bill requiring state licensing for makeup artists, estheticians

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has pre-filed legislation ahead of the 2025 legislative session requiring the state to license estheticians and makeup artists.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey proclaims Small Business Saturday, encourages Alabamians to shop local

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday called on Alabamians to show their support for small businesses by proclaiming Saturday as Small Business Saturday.

Nash and Collins Alabama News
Mother, boyfriend charged in blunt-force trauma death of Jefferson County 4-year-old

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office charged a mother and her boyfriend in connection to the death of a child in August.

Katt Williams Alabama News
After purchase by comedian Katt Williams, committee recommends transfer of responsibility for Fort McClellan to City of Anniston

The McClellan Development Authority Oversight Committee voted on Tuesday to request the MDA Board of Directors dissolve the MDA and transfer responsibility for the redevelopment of the former base to the City of Anniston.

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'NOT a time to celebrate someone’s sexual preferences': Clean Up Alabama opposes ‘Prattville Pride parade float’

The statewide group Clean Up Alabama is trying to put a stop to a float in the Prattville Christmas Parade touted to be “the gayest and merriest ever.”

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'Liberal trash' Democrat Jefferson County judge allowed Five Points South mass shooting suspect early release despite lengthy rap sheet

The suspect in several deadly Birmingham shootings this summer, including a mass shooting in Five Points South, has been indicted in 11 cases. However, his rap sheet suggests he shouldn't have been on the streets.

Autauga Sheriff Alabama News
15 arrested in Autauga County child sex sting

A joint, two-day operation conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies in Autauga County led to the arrest of 15 men, charging them with multiple counts related to child trafficking and solicitation.

Interstate65 Alabama News
Troopers, local law enforcement to perform license checkpoints and increased speed detection operations during Thanksgiving travel period

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and other local law enforcement agencies are partnering this week to add more driver license checkpoints and speed checks.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen certifies 2024 election results

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen officially certified on Tuesday the results of the 2024 general election.

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‘A shift in the political landscape of Alabama’ — Alabama GOP boasts ‘significant gains’ in minority votes general election

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) recently announced record numbers of minority votes that went the party’s way in the recent general election.

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‘Another example of why Americans voted them out’ — Federal judge blocks Biden regulation putting foreign farmhands above Alabama farmers

A federal judge in Kentucky granted a preliminary injunction halting a Biden administration regulation requiring farmers to allow temporary foreign-migrant workers to engage in collective bargaining. 

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