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Alabama Senate passes bill increasing penalties for ballot harvesting

Legislation increasing penalties on ballot harvesting in Alabama passed the State Senate on Tuesday by a 27-8 margin along party lines.

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U.S. House votes to impeach Mayorkas — 'He is derelict in his duty'

U.S. House Republicans voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the illegal immigrant crisis at the southern border.

Archives & History Alabama News
Bill changing Department of Archives and History’s board appointment authority passes committee

Legislation changing how the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s Board of Trustees is appointed advanced out of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

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Boards of Registrars group opposes pay raise bill over concerns about ‘racial quotas’

The Alabama Association of the Boards of Registrars opposes legislation giving registrars pay raises due to concerns about the bill possibly mandating racial quotas on county boards of registrars.

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Jefferson County GOP passes resolution urging lawmakers to oppose gambling legislation

While the debate over a comprehensive gambling bill is underway in Montgomery, the Republican Party in Alabama's most populous county is making its opposition to the gambling effort known.

State Rep. Chris Blackshear. Alabama News
Lawmakers, advocates gather at State House Tuesday to debate proposed gaming legislation

Tuesday was all about gambling at the Alabama State House, as lawmakers and advocates spent time either opposing or supporting the proposed legislation currently being debated by legislators.

Staet Rep. Andy Whitt. Alabama News
'I just find it a little hypocritical': State Rep. Whitt questions ALFA Vegas trip during committee hearing on gambling bill

State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) challenged the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) during a debate at the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee hearing on proposed comprehensive gambling legislation.

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Sylacauga pastor Rick Patrick expresses concerns about 'He Gets Us' ads — 'Frankly misrepresents Jesus'

Rev. Rick Patrick of Sylacauga posted this emphatic comment: “One thing is clear. The 'He Gets Us' people don’t get us at all.”

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Slideshow — Comic Cowboys hit the streets of Mobile for Fat Tuesday on 140th anniversary

This year's Mardi Gras festivities marked the 140th anniversary for the Comic Cowboys, the mystic society operating under the slogan "without malice." 

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Auburn baseball's Butch Thompson aiming for 'championships' but also wanting to 'make a difference' through Christ

In a recent podcast with "Sports Spectrum," Auburn head baseball coach Butch Thompson discussed his faith in Christ and what it means for him in his life.

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Ainsworth speaks at Education Freedom Day: 'It's time for Alabama to not be last in the nation — We want to be first in the nation'

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth spoke to a large crowd of students from Montgomery on Tuesday at the Alabama Policy Institute Educational Freedom Day event on the State House steps.

fentanyl, drugs, opioids Alabama News
Alabama Department of Mental Health gives out $8.5 million in opioid settlement awards

The Alabama Department of Mental Health recently awarded $8.5 million in opioid settlement funds across the state.

Lee County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Smiths Station High School SRO self-applied NARCAN after vapes found in school; Student found disoriented

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident Tuesday morning at Smiths Station High School.

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Alabama to promote tight ends coach Nick Sheridan to offensive coordinator, per report

Newly appointed Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer has been faced with hiring his second offensive coordinator in less than a month.

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Joey Clark: Alabama's dogged addiction to gambling hopes

Despite the pesky, pervasive and profitable persistence of illegal gaming in Alabama, nothing compares to the high-stakes games of chance found on Montgomery’s Goat Hill.  

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
State Auditor Sorrell backs Trump for president — 'Better odds' of beating Biden than Nikki Haley

Last year, State Auditor Andrew Sorrell was among the first to endorse Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) for president.

Young farmers Alabama News
Young farming families come together in Gulf Shores; $80,000 in prizes up for grabs for summer contest

The Alfa Young Farmers conference in Gulf Shores was a success this weekend. Hundreds of farmers came together for the Young Farmers conference and were able to take advantage of educational sessions.

Grocery Alabama News
No second grocery tax cut for Alabama shoppers in 2024

Alabama shoppers won’t be seeing a second penny cut from the grocery tax in 2024.

tuberville Alabama News
'Ukraine can't win': Tuberville doubles down on call for diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

As the war in Ukraine rages on into its second year since Russian ground forces invaded, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is calling for a diplomatic approach to put an end to hostilities.

Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
Brewbaker endorsed by Veterans for Trump: 'There is another generation coming that needs an America to live in'

Dick Brewbaker announced on Monday that he had been endorsed by the "Veterans for Trump" (VFT) group. Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke at the event and discussed the importance of helping get these campaigns that are endorsed running strong.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall opposes proposed gambling legislation — ‘This bill will clearly benefit a handful of special interests’

Attorney General Steve Marshall has “serious concerns” about the proposed gambling legislation currently being deliberated by the Alabama House of Representatives.

Fit Alabama News
Auburn softball goes 1-1-1 in season opening Tiger Invitational

Auburn opened up its season by hosting the Tiger Invitational. The Tigers' last two scheduled games were canceled due to weather.

Dixieartcolony Alabama News
Dixie Art Colony made Wetumpka an art mecca: Revisited in free lunch program February 15

Dixie Art Colony Foundation is holding a free art history program and lunch on February 15 in Wetumpka.

Voices of the South Barbershop Chorus Alabama News
Singing Valentines Tuesday and Wednesday: Voices of the South quartets  

Singing Valentine. Quartets from “The Voices of the South’ perform at homes and offices on Valentine's Eve and Valentine’s Day itself

Absentee ballot application Alabama News
Alabama Senate to consider bill outlawing ballot harvesting this week

Legislation banning ballot harvesting in Alabama will be considered by the State Senate this week.

Sarah Stewart outside Supreme Court Alabama News
Justice Sarah Stewart announces major endorsements from 30 Republican Alabama sheriffs and police chiefs

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart announced Monday that her candidacy for Supreme Court Chief Justice had been endorsed by a group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs. This follows last week's endorsement from 23 district attorneys across the state.

AUBURN, AL - FEBRUARY 07 - Head Coach Bruce Pearl and Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats during the game between the #12 Auburn Tigers and the #16 Alabama Crimson Tide at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Alabama News
Auburn 13, Alabama 14 in AP top 25 college basketball poll

Auburn and Alabama's basketball teams are now both in the top 15 in the country.

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