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Poarch Creeks continue to invest millions in OWA after Paula Deen franchise closure; Casino rumors persist

From its 2017 opening to its planned resort hotel completion, the OWA project in Foley is expected to become a total investment of $414 million by the Poarch Band Creek of Indians (PCI).

Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott files bill to allow local authorities to remove library board members at will

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) recently pre-filed a bill that clarifies the right of municipal and county authorities to appoint and dismiss local library board members at their discretion.

Barry Moore Trump Alabama News
Barry Moore makes first TV media buy in first congressional district race

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced his first media buy in the heated race for Alabama's first congressional district.

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Judges decline to stop ballot disqualifications Democrat Jefferson County Treasurer candidates

Two Montgomery County Circuit Court Judges rejected restraining order requests on Monday filed by two disqualified Jefferson County Democrat candidates against Jefferson County Probate Judge James Naftel and Alabama Ethics Commission Director Tom Albritton.

Judson College Alabama News
Judson College hoping to reach Chapter 11 agreement to settle debts

Judson College is attempting to reach a settlement and satisfy its debts over time with a Chapter 11 plan.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville takes Michigan in CFB championship game, Crimson Tide ‘got exposed’ in semifinals

Michigan will defeat Washington in the college football national championship on Monday, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). 

Lenin Alabama News
Justice Will Sellers: Lessons from the death of a tyrant

Vladimir Lenin died 100 years ago this month. An unlikely revolutionary, Lenin’s story was not one of meager beginnings or social depravation. He came from a family of means that had little connection with the proletariat he came to champion.

Tuberville Alabama News
'On the brink' of World War III: Tuberville issues dire warning as Iran ramps up nuclear program

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is warning of another world war after learning Iran ramped up its nuclear program at the same time U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was secretly hospitalized.

Marco Perez left to stand trial for capital murder in the death of Mobile police officer Tuder right Alabama News
Trial to begin over 2019 shooting death of Mobile Police officer

The capital murder trial of Marco Antonio Perez, 24, of Theodore, is scheduled to begin this week in Mobile County.

AUBURN, AL - JANUARY 02 - Auburn's Johni Broome (4) during the game between the #25 Auburn Tigers and the Penn Quakers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Alabama News
Auburn leaps to No. 16 in AP top 25 college basketball poll

The Auburn University basketball team continues to climb up the Associated Press top 25 college basketball poll, jumping from No. 25 last week to No. 16 this week.

Wallace Gilberry Alabama News
Former University of Alabama, NFL defensive end Wallace Gilberry drops out of AL-2 race

Retired NFL and University of Alabama defensive end Wallace Gilberry announced on Monday he was dropping out of the race for the newly-drawn second congressional district in Alabama.

Auburn University Marching Band Alabama News
Auburn University wins Metallica marching band competition

On Sunday, heavy metal band Metallica announced Auburn University had won its inaugural marching band challenge.

Peyton Manning Alabama News
Phil Williams: The opt-out is a cop-out

The idea of being with his team was all it took for one of the greatest players in football history to stay on.

Asa Carter Alabama News
The double life of Alabama writer, Asa Carter

Asa Carter was always a writer, but what he wrote about and the theme of his work changed so dramatically that few in Alabama knew it was the same writer. Almost no one knew.

Mobile map Alabama News
City of Mobile working with businesses in newly annexed areas to collect sales tax

November 2023 was the first month the city of Mobile collected sales tax from businesses in the newly annexed areas.

DEI scoreboard at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium, 11/18/2023 Alabama News
'I've been assured and reassured': State Rep. Oliver says divisive concepts legislation will pass in 'first week or two' of legislative session

What seems like a layup for a supermajority Republican-led Alabama Legislature has eluded the body for the last few years.

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan doubtful stand-alone lottery, casino gambling bill will pass in 2024

Though some are pointing to 2024 as the year some type of gambling or lottery bill is passed, State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) has his doubts.

New Year Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Resolving to fail in 2024

Yes, you read that correctly – my New Year's resolution is to fail as much as I possibly can.

Eclipse Alabama News
Total solar eclipse not visible in Alabama April 8; Nearby states to travel for viewing

It hasn’t happened in seven years, and it is a sight to behold. A total eclipse of the sun will occur on April 8.

Nikki Haley Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Trump should choose his VP wisely

The long knives have come out for former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley due to her recent surge in the polls.

Fmr State Sen. Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
'No, absolutely not': Brewbaker says no to Club for Growth, House Freedom Caucus in AL-2 GOP primary contest

If Brewbaker is to emerge as the GOP nominee for November's general election contest, he says he will do so without Club for Growth or the House Freedom Caucus.

Flag Day Alabama News
Foley named Alabama’s World War II Heritage City

The National Park Service named the city of Foley an American World War II Heritage City.

Rivas Alabama News
Honduran native, founder of Personal Touch, Inc. achieves American Dream in Alabama — 'God has been good'

With high inflation, rampant illegal immigration and heightened political tensions, the American Dream may seem like a thing of the past for many struggling to get by. But Honduran native JR Rivas is living proof that the U.S. is still the land of opportunity and success can still be achieved in the Yellowhammer State.

Taylor Swift2 Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Taylor Swift is not the role model you want your daughter to emulate

Is such a lifestyle as Swift is leading truly what you aspire for yourself or your daughters, or is this the type of girl you would want your son to look at as a potential wife?

electronic gambling Alabama News
Stephanie Holden Smith: A gambling rebuttal

A recent opinion piece in Yellowhammer News encouraged legislators to force yet another vote on legalizing gambling in Alabama. I'd like to rebut a few of the points made in that piece.

Eric Minix Alabama News
Deputy killed in Alabama high-speed chase to be honored Sunday and Monday

The Georgia deputy killed during a high-speed chase in Chambers County last Wednesday will be laid to rest Monday.

Rylan Griffen vs Vanderbilt Alabama News
4 takeaways from Alabama's 78-75 win over Vanderbilt

Saturday Alabama held off the Vanderbilt Commodores late, securing a 78-75 win in their SEC opener.

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