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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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Aderholt introduces bill to bar taxes from funding Planned Parenthood — 'Women deserve real health care options that protect both mother and child'

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives Wednesday to help protect the lives of unborn children.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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'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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James Spann ‘positive for the future’ despite local TV meteorologist layoffs

Weather personality James Spann is optimistic despite cutbacks in local TV meteorologists.

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'This could be historic': South Alabama snow could be comparable to snow events of '73, '93

The last time more than two inches of snowfall accumulated in South Alabama was in March of 1993.

President reacts and Tiffany Trump smiles during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool) Alabama News
'Our neighbors need us now, more than ever' — Alabama liberals cope with Trump inauguration

As President Donald Trump was sworn into office to begin his second term on Monday, Alabama’s liberal commentators were predictably full of sour grapes, painting Trump’s swearing-in as the beginning of a new dictatorship.

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Ivey declares state of emergency for winter weather in 39 counties

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on Monday for 39 counties ahead of another round of winter weather.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance listen to Christopher Macchio sing during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Alabama News
Alabama leaders celebrate Trump inauguration: ‘He will pick right back up where he left off’

Alabama and the nation celebrated the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday.

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