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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.

Bookcase books bookshelves 159711 pexels com Alabama News
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.

Jalen Milroe SEC Championship Game vs Georgia Alabama News
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe to return to Alabama for 2024 season

It may not be that big of a surprise, but Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has officially declared that he will not enter the 2024 NFL Draft, and instead will return to the Crimson Tide for the upcoming season. 

Brock Covin Alabama News
Listen: Senate District 9 Republican hopeful releases 'Brock Colvin the hard-nosed conservative' radio spot

Annoying? Perhaps. Memorable? Definitely.

US Capitol Alabama News
Barry Moore lone holdout as rest of Alabama congressional delegation votes for NDAA

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 87-13 to fund the military for fiscal year 2024, which was quickly followed by the U.S. House passing the NDAA 310-118 on Thursday.

Vca Alabama News
Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery receives $1 million education innovation award

A $1 million Yass Prize was awarded to Valiant Cross Academy, an all-boys Christian school based in Montgomery, on Wednesday.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Second congressional district candidate, Harvard alum Caroleene Dobson calls for firing of ‘woke’ university president after antisemitic remarks

Montgomery real estate attorney Caroleene Dobson, who is running for the Second Congressional District, is calling for the firing of Harvard University President Claudine Gay.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville introduces No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act to prevent veteran resources from going to illegal immigrants

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced the No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act on Wednesday to prevent the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from using government resources to take care of illegal immigrants. 

Huntsville Alabama News
Alabama’s 204th birthday, December 14

On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States.

Border Migrants Alabama News
Kristin Landers: We need leaders who are outspoken, unashamed and fight for our borders

I sincerely appreciate Tuberville’s willingness to take a stand on the border issue even if his Republican colleagues won’t. We need more leaders like him with an actual SPINE who are willing to speak out.

Dothan Library board Alabama News
Debate continues for Dothan residents over 'obscene,' 'pornographic' books at public library

Concerned residents gathered on Wednesday to petition the Dothan Houston County Library Board to remove books from the library that many residents consider obscene or pornographic.

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