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Faulkner University fastest-growing law school in nation

Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is the fastest-growing law school in the United States, according to the American Bar Association.

Parents Child Alabama News
Charles ‘Kip’ Kiplinger: Parents and their influence on the politics of the future

In retrospect, conservatism wasn't something imposed upon me; it evolved because I had two parents who were present, caring, and dedicated to guiding me in the right direction.

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Investigators: Man arrested trying to meet 14-year-old girl at Fultondale hotel

The FBI and the Secret Service were involved in a “To Catch a Predator” type sting in Jefferson County that led to one arrest.

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Anti-religion group triggered by State Senate Pro-Tem Reed comments supporting school partnering with churches

The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is attacking State Senate Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) for supporting a water and granola bar program between churches and Etowah County Schools.

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Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling says city will begin enforcing protest permit requirements

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling issued a statement Thursday saying the city will begin enforcing permit requirements for protesting.

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Long-time North Alabama Republican Elbert Peters dead at 90; Alabama elected officials pay respects

James Elbert Peters, of Huntsville, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90. Peters had been involved in Alabama Republican politics for many decades, and anyone running for local or statewide office in Alabama knew and respected him.

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Former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O' Brien recommended Jalen Milroe change positions

After losing to Texas in the second week of the season, Alabama and quarterback Jalen Milroe were written off as failures.

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Stephanie Holden Smith: Let's start putting students first

Let’s stop funding systems and start empowering parents. Let’s start putting students first. 

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Conservative think tank accuses Alabama programs and policies of religious discrimination

A new report from the Manhattan Institute details state-level programs that it suggests violate the freedom of religion guaranteed under the First Amendment and named a handful of programs in Alabama.

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Alabama is modifying film study as a precaution against Michigan sign-stealing

Alabama players and coaches were not specific about the changes, but adjustments have been made in the program's Rose Bowl preparations, presumably in response to Michigan's sign-stealing scandal.

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Alabama Power to discuss coal ash process at Mobile County plant

Alabama Power has agreed to have conversations with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency concerning what to do about coal ash at the James Barry Plant in Bucks.

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Tax-free overtime pay in Alabama begins on January 1

Starting Monday, the overtime pay of hourly workers in Alabama won’t be taxed by the state.

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Report: Alabama congressional delegation not giving up the fight on Space Command HQ; Decision could involve Trump

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is vowing to use the next defense policy bill to move Space Command to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. President Joe Biden had reversed the Trump administration's decision to locate it at Redstone in favor of Colorado Springs, Co.

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Barry Moore demands answers over undisclosed billions given to American colleges from foreign entities

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is demanding answers from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona over unreported billions allegedly given to American universities from foreign entities.

Tears Alabama News
Kristin Landers: When the holiday season is hard

To say this season has been an emotional one would be an understatement. It’s devastating to watch someone you love in the sunset of their life.

Napoleon Bracy Alabama News
SPLC poll: Bracy claims early lead in Democrat primary for AL-2

As the race for the Democrat primary in the newly redrawn second congressional district heats up, a poll released by State Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) showed him with a slight lead over his opponents while many voters appear still undecided.

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'Let's go!!!': Ainsworth gears up for school choice legislation in 2024

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is ready to tackle the years-long debate over school choice in Alabama during the upcoming legislative session in February 2024.

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68 Ventures CEO recounts bowl game sponsorship redemption story after playing during tough years at Bama

Pigskin memories, gridiron lessons and name recognition are all things college football teams get when they make it to a college bowl game. But the sponsors of those bowl games that make them happen also get a return.

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Wes Kitchens announces first media buy in Senate District 9 special election

State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) announced his first TV media buy on Tuesday in the special Senate election for District 9. The ad "Our Conservative Voice" runs on TV and digital in Madison, Marshall and Blount Counties.

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Twelve more companies contest license denials by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Twelve cannabis companies are contesting the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission’s denial of their integrated facility license applications at a meeting on December 12.

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ADOC kicks off new year with statewide hiring events to address understaffed prisons

The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to push recent pay raises and benefits, offering a series of statewide hiring events in an effort to address the dwindling supply of corrections officers and prison staff.

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Aderholt’s office watching Cullman County Revenue office situation after Christmas weekend ransomware attack

After a weekend ransomware attack at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s office, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said he is looking to see if there is anything he can do on the federal level.

Eagle Forum of Alabama Alabama News
Eagle Forum's priorities for 2024 include school choice, predatory gambling, silver, gold as legal tender

Becky Gerritson, executive director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, said priorities include tackling predatory gambling, protecting kids from being exposed to online porn, universal school choice, using gold and silver as legal tender, K-12 education and higher education transparency. She said the topics are common sense, practical issues and she is hopeful for what's to come.

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Alabama Department of Commerce records six economic development incentives since transparency legislation went into effect in July

Earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature passed the Transparency in Incentives Act, which requires the Alabama Department of Commerce to publish certain information about incentives through the Alabama Jobs Act.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Christmas wars 2023 – who won?

The Christmas Wars – at root a worldview conflict between those who want to celebrate Christmas as a Christian holiday and those who want to secularize or ignore it – continued this year.

Alabama kicker Will Reichard (16) warms up against LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Nov 4, 2023. Alabama News
Alabama has top scorer in college football history: How do you pronounce Will Reichard’s name?

Several million Alabama fans have been following kicker Will Reichard for five years. He got an extra year of eligibility because of the COVID season. It’s highly unusual at Alabama to have fans intensely interested in the placekicker.

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Federal judge denies DOJ request to delay trial on Alabama's ban on transgender surgeries, hormones for minors

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke recently denied a petition from the Department of Justice asking the state to delay deliberations on the trial challenging Alabama’s ban on prescribing transgender hormones and medications to minors.  

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