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Mobile to consider hearing aid tax exemption

People in need of hearing aids could soon pay less in Mobile. The Mobile city council is considering a resolution to exempt hearing aids from local sales tax.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt anticipating final passage of Laken Riley Act on Monday after Trump sworn in

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) eagerly anticipates the final passage of the Laken Riley Act in the Senate on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Jamesspann Alabama News
James Spann speaks out Monday night on local TV meteorologists laid off

Meteorologist James Spann goes live on YouTube Monday at 7 pm to tell what is happening as some local TV weather staff are being cut.

Albertvilleband Alabama News
Alabama groups disappointed, not performing in freezing Trump inaugural parade

The Albertville Aggies Band and the Azalea Trail Maids have been cut as the Trump inaugural parade has been moved indoors.

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'Not your mama’s history textbook' — Magic City Acceptance Academy hosts radical LGBTQ+ anti-America author

As the only charter school in the state catering explicitly to LGBTQ students, Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood offers an alternative view on education and, apparently, on history itself despite Alabama's recent ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI

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Phil Williams: Love for the boots on the ground

Hegseth said his focus would be on individual soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines serving under him. It was a breath of fresh air. Young men and women who volunteer to go to hard places and do hard things while serving in uniform deserve a leader that has their backs.

Kay Ivey in Washington, D.C., 1/19/2025 Alabama News
Ivey to Alabama Delegation inauguration prayer brunch: 'We ask Almighty God to continue to protect this great country we are so blessed to call home'

Sunday, during remarks given at the Alabama congressional delegation's prayer brunch to mark President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming inauguration, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke about the importance of faith and prayer for Trump and his incoming administration.

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Martin Cothran: 5 modern wise men everyone should know

Here is an annotated list of modern thinkers whose thoughts about God, man and the world will inform your mind and satisfy your soul.

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Annie Holmquist: Old kindergarten requirements suggest today's classrooms are too much, too soon

Once upon a time kids didn’t go to preschool. Or kindergarten.

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Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs bold tax reform in order to compete with neighboring states

Alabama is at a pivotal crossroads. While the legislature repeatedly boasts of budget surpluses, Alabamians are left wondering: Why is the government hoarding their hard-earned money? 

Voting, vote, election Alabama News
2026 state elections shaping up early as 'musical chairs'

Potential candidates are exploring runs for Alabama's seven statewide constitutional offices in the 2026 elections.

katie britt Alabama News
Laken Riley Act poised to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump after inauguration

The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a critical piece of immigration legislation, the Laken Riley Act, spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), after the legislation cleared another hurdle in the Senate on Friday.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Get your milk sandwiches ready: Deep South preparing for rare winter storm

The Deep South is preparing for its first winter storm in nearly 11 years. The system is expected to bring snow across Alabama midweek, with heavier snow totals south of Interstate 20.

Emorycox Alabama News
Tuberville staffer Emory Cox appointed to senior Trump post

Emory Cox of Pell City is named senior staffer by Trump.

Kent Davis Alabama News
Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis doubles down on potential political run — ‘It's time we have some fundamental changes in how we operate’

Admiral Kent Davis is still "strongly considering" running for state office after he was fired from his position as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs for what he believes was retaliation by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Kidney Transplant Alabama News
New Hampshire teen thankful after receiving life-saving kidney from Foley woman

A kidney transplant was successful for a young New Hampshire teen who was gifted a kidney from a Baldwin County woman.

Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Hugh Freeze discusses faith, leadership ahead of 'Man Church' engagement

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze spoke on Thursday's broadcast of "The Rick Burgess Show" to discuss faith and his upcoming appearance at host Rick Burgess' "The Man Church."

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KCarl Smith: Building lifelong conservative voters among black men

In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a lot of effort and money went into persuading black men aged 18-34 to support Donald Trump. In my opinion, this approach missed the bigger picture.

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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's 70-68 win over No. 23 Georgia

4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's 70-68 win over No. 23 Georgia

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 102-97 win over No. 8 Kentucky

No. 4 Alabama’s offense bounced back on the road to win a top-10 matchup against No. 8 Kentucky 102-97.

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Alabama Supreme Court declares breastfeeding moms exempt from jury duty after threat from Ivey-appointed Jefferson County judge

Breastfeeding moms can be excused from jury duty, according to an order from all members of the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday.

Amberkulick Alabama News
Local TV meteorologists cut in Huntsville, 22 stations nationally

Local meteorologists are being cut at WAAY-TV in Huntsville and 20 stations nationally.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth offers plan to widen I-65 from Tennessee to 'Gulf of America'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth detailed his plan to widen I-65 from the Tennessee line to the Gulf.

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Murder trial set for man who shot ‘deranged’ neighbor; Supporters say Alabama’s Stand Your Ground Law has failed

The murder trial for a man who shot and killed a trespasser in Dekalb County is set for March, despite evidence he was standing his ground.

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Sean of the South: Birmingham: home sweet home

It was an average weeknight in Birmingham when I stood atop the Vulcan statue. Snow on the ground. I was looking at the city below, standing beneath Vulcan’s massive butt cheeks.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt questions AG nominee Bondi in first-ever Judiciary Committee meeting — 'The United States of America could only be so fortunate if you were confirmed'

This week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) attended her first-ever meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she questioned President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the next attorney general, Pam Bondi.

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ADEM director Lance LeFleur retiring, search underway for his replacement

Lance LeFleur is retiring as the director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

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