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The Wright Brothers first powered flight HU98267 Alabama News
120 years ago today: The Wright brothers first flew; Brothers built world’s first flight school in Montgomery

The Wright brothers not only invented the airplane but also developed it through many stages, all without government money or regulation. American inventiveness and entrepreneurship.

Foley 6 Alabama News
PHOTO TOUR: Foley dubbed 'Town in Hallmark Christmas Movie'

The city of Foley is getting national attention after an animal-lovers website ranked it on the list of “9 Small Towns that Belong in a Hallmark Christmas Movie.”

Christmas Cookies Alabama News
Ashley Carter: In the kitchen at Christmas

From the first chop to the final dish and every playful moment in between, our shared kitchen recipes become more than a seasonal tradition; they celebrate the strong bonds that define us and the legacy we continue to build.

Auburns Jaylin Williams 2 20231213 MBB vs UNCA ZB 0132 Alabama News
4 things to watch for in Auburn's game against USC

Auburn hosts USC this afternoon for a big non-conference matchup. What are the biggest things to watch for throughout the game?

Ballot Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott warns gambling constitutional amendment on 2024 general election ballot would be a 'mistake' for GOP

If there is a session of the Alabama Legislature ahead on the calendar, there is a high probability that speculation about gambling making it through the two chambers and on an election ballot is underway.

Mark Sears vs Creighton Alabama News
4 takeaways from Alabama's 85-82 loss to Creighton

Alabama lost a heart-breaker to No. 8 Creighton 85-82 to drop their second game in a row to a top 10 ranked team in the country.

Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Freeze talks bowl game, recruiting, transfer portal

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze talked about a wide variety of topics including bowl game preparation and Early Signing Day.

Library Christmas Alabama News
Sean of the South: Christmas cheer

I was 15 years old. I walked into the rural library. My father was freshly dead. I was a middle-school dropout. We were poor. It was Christmastime.

Photo by Ivan Aleksic Alabama News
Almost a quarter of Birmingham City School students are ‘chronically absent’ from class, some schools over 50%

According to new statistics from the Alabama State Department of Education, 23.25% of Birmingham City Schools students are chronically absent, and some schools have chronic absenteeism rates above 50%.

Palmer Wilkins Alabama News
Congressional candidate Gerrick Wilkins criticizes opponent U.S. Rep. Palmer for NDAA passage

The recently passed military spending budget continues to be a linchpin for Alabama’s upcoming 2024 congressional election, as candidates continue to use the spending bill to contrast individual positions on vital issues.

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan: Bill changing State Health Officer appointment coming in 2024, despite recent ADPH rule change

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) says he still plans to file a bill changing the appointment method of the State Health Officer despite a recent administrative rule passed by the Alabama Department of Public Health limiting the emergency powers of the State Health Officer.

Saban Graduation Alabama News
Saban stands with 15 players at UA graduation 50 years after his own graduation

On Saturday, Saban attended graduation with 15 of his football players who are getting degrees from the University of Alabama.

Congregation Mayim Chayim Alabama News
Daphne synagogue bomb threat may be linked to nationwide hoax

The Congregation Mayim Chayim in Daphne continued services Saturday morning after what investigators believe was a hoax bomb threat.

Delta Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Delta Air Lines could have settled in Birmingham, but our leaders weren't interested

I'm still not sure how Birmingham missed getting a major airport, but they did. Just like Muscle Shoals and Ford City, the story of Birmingham and the airlines is another head-scratcher worth considering.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoes ordinance blocking changes to city’s supplemental health insurance contract for retirees

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoed an ordinance passed by the Montgomery City Council last week.

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State library board creates form for residents to submit alleged inappropriate books for review

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has officially provided an online form where Alabama residents can submit book titles they believe may contain sexually explicit or obscene materials.

Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: 'What we have in Alabama with regard to the medical field is an oligarchy'

On Friday's broadcast of Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) self-imposed "accountability measures," and if those would be sufficient for the power-wielding agency to avoid action from the Alabama Legislature.

The Return Alabama News
Three Alabama venues recreate ‘The Beatles’ on the eve of 60th anniversary of ‘British invasion’ of American music

Sixty years ago, in 1964, The Beatles from Liverpool, England, led the British invasion of American rock and roll. Popular music has never been quite the same.

Escambia County Superintendent Michele Mc Clung Alabama News
'I hope you can sleep at night': Escambia County BOE votes to buy out superintendent contract

The Escambia County Board of Education voted Friday to buy out the contract of Superintendent Michele McClung.

Photo by Chichi Onyekanne Alabama News
Alabama public schools graduation rate falls by nearly 9% in 2023; Improvements made in college readiness, English proficiency

The Alabama State Department of Education received an 83% on its annual report card for the second year in a row, yet the graduate rate decreased by almost 9%. 

Barkley Alabama News
Charles Barkley donating $100K to Folds of Honor in honor of Jalen Milroe's parents — 'I'm so proud of your son'

During a Thursday appearance on "The Next Round Live," Auburn legend and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley met with University of Alabama starting quarterback Jalen Milroe's parents and delivered a big surprise.

Library Reading Alabama News
Laura Clark: Is book removal a First Amendment violation?

Groups like Read Freely Alabama and other leftist groups claim the removal of books from libraries violates the First Amendment. This is simply an error based on a faulty interpretation of the First Amendment and a general ignorance of Constitutional Law.

Caroleene Dobson ALGOP Alabama News
Conservative commentator CJ Pearson: Caroleene Dobson 'one of strongest' in AL-2 race

The executive director of Teens for Trump, CJ Pearson of Georgia, has given a shout-out to political newcomer Caroleene Dobson.

Abortion Billboard Alabama News
Birmingham 'abortion referral' billboard offers money for procedure, connecting women with clinics in other states

A billboard on Interstate 20 near the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is encouraging pregnant women to travel to other states for abortions.

Sewell Alabama News
Transcript shows U.S. Rep. Sewell repeatedly interrupted IRS whistleblower when confronted with evidence of illegality by Joe Biden connected to son's business dealings

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) recently questioned an IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler on whether or not there was evidence of wrongdoing by President Joe Biden. However, Ziegler had trouble answering due to Sewell's repeated interruptions.

Barry Moore, Jerry Carl Alabama News
Moore, Carl trade blows over NDAA vote as battle for the AL-1 GOP nomination heats up

Campaign season is in full swing and on Thursday the first punches of the race between U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) were thrown.

Chris Pringle Alabama News
House Pro Tem Pringle proposes bill to prohibit licensing boards from paying employees to keep silent on illegal, unethical activity

House Pro Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) is looking to clean up Alabama's licensing boards with a pre-filed bill prohibiting boards and state agencies from paying off employees not to report wrongdoing.

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