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Fentanyl Arrests Alabama News
More than 2,000 fentanyl-laced pills taken off streets in South Baldwin County

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two people in connection to a months-long drug investigation.

School Lunch Tray Alabama News
Circuit Judge reverses City of Dothan’s firing of Stephanie Wingfield related to federal meals program

Houston County Circuit Judge Henry "Butch" Binford reversed the termination of former city of Dothan employee Stephanie Wingfield on Thursday.

Aderholt Alabama News
Aderholt on Mayorkas impeachment: ‘The real problem is the Biden administration itself’

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said after the first impeachment hearing of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that the current border crisis stems from the Biden administration.

AEA Alabama News
Kristin Landers: The good, the bad and the crazy in Alabama education

As crazy as you thought the state of Alabama could be, it got crazier over the holidays, particularly in the education sector. The few states ranked below us in education must be pleased. 

Jerry Carl Wiregrass Alabama News
Jerry Carl announces record-breaking fundrasing haul for his campaign in Q4: $550,000 from 3,700 donors

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced on Wednesday a record-breaking $548,981 raised in the 4th quarter (Q4) of 2023 for his re-election to Alabama's first congressional district.

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‘Roll Tide Forever!’: State politicos react to Saban announcement

Recognizing his incredible career, leaders across Alabama - no matter their collegiate allegiances - offered up praise for college football’s greatest coach of all time.

Kids to Love Madison Ribbon Cutting Alabama News
Kids to Love celebrates first Safe Haven baby box in Madison

Kids to Love cut the ribbon on their first Safe Haven baby box Wednesday in Madison.

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Federal judge denies injunction preventing nitrogen hypoxis execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Austin Huffaker denied a petition for a preliminary injunction to prevent the scheduled nitrogen hypoxia execution of condemned killer Kenneth Eugene Smith.

Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks to the Mercedes Benz Battery Plant Opening, 3/15/2022 Alabama News
'The Alabama model for economic success is under attack': Ivey goes on offense against unionization push at Vance’s Mercedes-Benz plant

A new unionization push by the United Auto Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance shows “the Alabama model for economic success is under attack,” according to Gov. Kay Ivey.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian visits with Alabama head coach Nick Saban Alabama News
Who might replace Nick Saban as the next Alabama football head coach?

This unexpected news puts Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne in one of the toughest positions of his career at Alabama: choosing Saban's successor.

Toomers Corner Alabama News
Auburn fans roll Toomer’s Corner in response to Saban retirement

It was a cold night on the Plains Wednesday as Auburn fans celebrated the news that University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was planning to retire.

Bryce Young Nick Saban Alabama News
REPORT: Nick Saban informs team he's retiring

According to ESPN's Chris Low, University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has informed his team that he is retiring.

Laundry man Alabama News
Book review: ‘Laundry Man,’ by Mobile’s David J. Cooper; Novel spans four generations of a Southern family

Mobile business leader David J. Cooper has been successful in the stevedoring business and in the restaurant business, which he tellingly calls “the hospitality business.”

Mobile attorney Desi Tobias, nephew William Wagner. Alabama News
Alabama attorney Desi Tobias celebrates at CFP championship with nephew, Michigan long snapper

Desi Tobias may have been the only Alabama graduate posing with a Michigan player after the Wolverines won the national championship.

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State Sen. Elliott supports lottery but not 'messy' gaming bills of the past

The people of Alabama see it time and time again. A big lottery jackpot is up for grabs and folks race across state lines to purchase their chance at millions.

Grocery Alabama News
Alabama opts out of summer EBT grocery program for kids

Alabama will be one of 15 states not to participate in an upcoming federally-funded summer program that provides EBT benefits to kids for groceries.

UAW strike Alabama News
Vance's Mercedes-Benz plant employees meet 30% threshold for UAW unionization push

United Auto Workers officials announced on Wednesday that 30% of the Mercedes-Benz plant’s workforce have signed union authorization cards.

Robert Harris Alabama News
Family of former Mobile cop who died in custody files federal lawsuit against Washington County Sheriff

The family of Robert Harris, a 35-year-old former Mobile Police Officer who died in custody at the Washington County Jail, recently filed a federal lawsuit against Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and an unnamed detention officer.

free speech Alabama News
Talmadge Butts: Don’t tread on memes – Douglass Mackey and free speech in America

Douglass Mackey began posting about politics and his support for Trump via a pseudonymous Twitter account. Today, however, he is facing seven months in federal prison and a hefty fine.

SRO, school police. Alabama News
New bill would allow local law enforcement to contract SROs for non-public schools

A new bill filed in the Alabama Senate would allow local law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to supply police as school resource officers.

Justice race Alabama News
Chief justice candidate Bryan Taylor continues call for debate against 'RINO' opponent Sarah Stewart

Bryan Taylor, one of two candidates running for the soon-to-be-vacated chief justice seat on the Alabama Supreme Court, continues to call on his “woke” opponent to a public discussion on their respective positions.

Derrick Griffin Alabama News
Prichard city councilman arrested on insurance fraud charges

Prichard City Councilman Derrick Griffin was arrested on Tuesday for two counts of insurance fraud stemming from a December 2023 grand jury indictment.

Rtd Alabama News
Legislators consider expanding ‘ready-to-drink’ alcoholic beverages to grocery stores, gas stations

Legislators unveiled a tentative proposal to be considered in the upcoming session that would allow for pre-made mixed drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores in Alabama.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Newsmax, 1/9/2024 Alabama News
Tuberville calls Biden the 'Rodney Dangerfield of being president': 'No respect'

Tuesday, during an appearance on Newsmax TV, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized President Joe Biden and his administration for its handling of the absence of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after a weeklong stint at the intensive care ward at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center earlier this month.

Kitchens Alabama News
Kitchens claims Senate District 9 seat in Tuesday’s special election

State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) emerged victorious on Tuesday in the three-way special election for Senate District 9.

Bryan Brinyark HD10 Alabama News
Bryan Brinyark wins State House District 16 special election: 'I am ready to get to work!'

Republican Bryan Brinyark has won the Alabama House of Representatives District 16 special election.

Aaron Estrada vs South Carolina Alabama News
4 takeaways from Alabama's 74-47 win over South Carolina

Alabama improves to 2-0 in conference play with a 74-47 win over South Carolina in their SEC home opener.

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