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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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5 takeaways from Auburn's 66-55 win over Texas A&M

Auburn won its SEC home opener in convincing fashion. What are the biggest things to take away from the game?

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Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts to leave for Florida

Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts leaving Auburn for similar position at Florida.

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SAC PAC releases ad opposing Barry Moore for District 1; Yellowhammer's Shashy listed as PAC's 'treasurer'

On Monday, the South Alabama Conservatives PAC launched its first ad against U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the race for Alabama's first congressional district.

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Democratic primary for Montgomery County Circuit Judge seat heats up: ‘He has stooped lower than a snake in a wagon rut!’

With less than two months to go before the primary election on March 5, a race for a Montgomery County Circuit Judge seat is starting to get entertaining.

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Tuscaloosa’s University Club to open new chapter in 2024

The University Club has been closed since the COVID pandemic of 2020, three years sitting unused. Now, it is undergoing a $17 million makeover.

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Mobile considers marijuana decriminalization

A citizen of Mobile came forward Tuesday and asked the city to consider the decriminalization of marijuana or to lessen penalties for being in possession of marijuana.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Caroleene Dobson earns ALFA endorsement for Congress in AL-2

The ALFA endorsement went to political newcomer Caroleene Dobson, raised on a family farm, now a lawyer in Montgomery and mother of two daughters.

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City of Mobile to host Public Safety Peace Forum in 'aggressive' effort to battle crime

The city of Mobile is asking for community members to come together to work with city leaders to understand what’s happening with crime and efforts to stop it.

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Alabama finishes season No. 5 in AP college football poll; Heavy favorites in 2024-2025 playoff

On Tuesday, the Associated Press released its final top 25 rankings of the season, and the University of Alabama, which fell to Michigan 27-20 in the College Football Playoff semifinals, finished No. 5.

Propaganda Alabama News
Joey Clark: 7 lessons for detaching from political propaganda in 2024

Cherish your sanity and life outside of your political opinions. Try to enjoy Freak Show 2024 without taking it all too seriously!

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4 things to watch for in Auburn's game against Texas A&M

Auburn takes on Texas A&M tonight in its SEC home opener. What are the biggest things to pay attention to during the game?

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Decatur-based ULA instrumental in first U.S. moon launch in decades; Mission in jeopardy due to faulty lunar lander

United Launch Alliance had a successful rocket launch on Monday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, thanks in large part to the efforts of its manufacturing operations in Decatur.

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