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Alabama Baptist leadership responds to Smiths Station pastor's sexual, transgender online behavior: 'We pray for the pastor and his family'

State Baptist leadership has responded to Smiths Station Mayor and local pastor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, who for years has traipsed social media under the persona of “curvy transgender” named Brittini Blaire Summerlin.

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Saban bursts eye blood vessel from 'yelling' during practice for Saturday's bout against LSU

During his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday, Nick Saban had a noticeable redness in his right eye.

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Convicted cop killer LaJeromeny Brown facing death penalty could find out fate soon

Sentencing deliberations continued Thursday morning in the case of LaJeromeny Brown, the man who killed Huntsville Police Officer Billy Clardy in December 2019.

Stegall Alabama News
‘An Amazing Alabama’ chronicles a drive to all 67 counties: Book review by Jim Zeigler

I am going to give a high compliment to the book by Dr. Karl Stegall of Montgomery. "An Amazing Alabama: A county-by-county journey around the great state of Alabama" is like something I would have written myself. 

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Rick & Bubba on Smiths Station Mayor Copeland claim he had 'nothing to be ashamed of' with explicit transgender photos: 'You do'

During Thursday's broadcast of the “Rick & Bubba Show,” hosts Bill "Bubba" Bussey and Rick Burgess reacted to 1819 News' reporting of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, also a Baptist pastor, who has been posing as a transgender woman on social media.

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Dem State Rep. Gray to run for Congress in new District 2

State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) announced Thursday that he will run for Congress in the new District 2 instituted by federal judges earlier this year for the 2024 election.

Birmingham Southern College Alabama News
Birmingham-Southern College president Daniel Coleman reports ‘new potential sources of funding’ to stop school from closing

“New potential sources of funding have engaged” with Birmingham-Southern College in efforts to keep the private school open, according to Birmingham-Southern College president Daniel Coleman.

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Alabama House colleagues Wes Kitchens, Brock Colvin set to vie for Sen. Scofield's District 9 seat — 'It’s going to be a good little friendly battle'

Not only are the two candidates fairly new to the Alabama Legislature compared to outgoing Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), but they both also currently represent and live in Marshall County and consider each other a friend.

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Hear the unusual approach Saban is using to get his players' attention ahead of big matchup with LSU

With one of the biggest games of the season for Alabama this Saturday against No. 14 LSU, head coach Nick Saban is trying to capture his players’ attention.

Clay Ryan Alabama News
Alabama Power taps Clay Ryan as VP of external affairs

Clay Ryan, the former vice chancellor of external affairs for the University of Alabama System, was recently named senior vice president of external affairs for Alabama Power, following the retirement of Zeke Smith.

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City of Irondale has big plans after opening first grocery store in 16 years

For the last 16 years, the City of Irondale in Jefferson County has not had a single grocery store, but on Wednesday, Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart cut the ribbon for a brand-new Publix. Stewart’s vision for Irondale doesn’t end there, however. 

Donald Trump Alabama News
Allen Keller: Was it worth it?

It was roughly seven years ago that events began which arguably got us where we are today: a kind of geo-political crossroads some have even labeled with those terrible three words, “World War III.”

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson first Republican candidate to declare in newly drawn second congressional district

Montgomery-based attorney Caroleene Dobson is the first Alabama Republican to announce her candidacy for the newly drawn second congressional district in the 2024 election.

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Alabama Supreme Court authorizes state to execute Kenneth Smith by nitrogen hypoxia

The Alabama Supreme Court authorized the Department of Corrections on Wednesday to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith.

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Smiths Station Mayor 'Bubba' Copeland in Baptist pastor role downplays sexually explicit online alter ego — 'I have nothing to be ashamed of'

While appearing in traditional male clothing, Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland delivered the regular Wednesday night service and emphatically declared he had "nothing to be ashamed of" in his first public reaction since a report revealed he regularly posted graphic content online.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville on the Senate floor, 11/1/2023 Alabama News
Tuberville holds in fight against Biden military abortion policy after five GOP Senators break to side with Democrats

Despite opposition from five fellow Republican U.S. Senators, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was able to withstand an effort to remove his hold on military promotions over the Biden administration's refusal to reconsider the Pentagon's policy on military personnel abortions.

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4 takeaways from Auburn's 102-66 exhibition win over Auburn-Montgomery

Auburn took care of business in its pre-season tune-up against Auburn-Montgomery. What are the biggest things to take away from the contest?

Trump and Mike Rogers Alabama News
Rogers receives Trump's 'total endorsement' for re-election: 'Mike is rebuilding our great military, fighting woke ideology, and defending our country'

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) received some high praise from former President Donald Trump on Wednesday along with his “total endorsement” for re-election.

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Ivey sets special election dates for Senate District 9 — 'Send another strong voice to Montgomery'

The special election dates for Alabama Senate District 9 have officially been set.

Sherry Digmon and Don Fletcher Alabama News
Atmore News owner arrested for second time in a week, now facing ethics violations

The co-owner of the Atmore News and a reporter are facing charges after being arrested for revealing grand jury information.

Cows Alabama News
Emergency loans, disaster assistance available to Alabama farmers due to drought

As Alabama experiences serious drought conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering financial relief to some farmers.

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City of Trussville doing away with in-house police dispatchers

The City of Trussville will discontinue police dispatching services at the beginning of the year, and police will be dispatched through Jefferson County 911. While the City says it makes financial sense, some residents are concerned about safety.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
State to send out rebate checks to Alabama taxpayers starting December 1

Alabama taxpayers will receive one-time tax rebates beginning in December.

Brock Colvin USE Alabama News
State Rep. Brock Colvin launches bid for Senate District 9

Alabama’s Senate District 9 has another contender after State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) officially announced his candidacy Wednesday.

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CMA Awards show to honor Jimmy Buffett Nov. 8; Alabama’s Mac McAnally leads stellar cast

The Country Music Association’s annual awards show on November 8 will feature a tribute to the late, great Jimmy Buffett.

Mayflower Compact Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Were the Pilgrims communists or capitalists?

The Pilgrims did not choose a communal living experiment; it was forced upon them just before their voyage.

Fred “Bubba” Copeland Alabama News
The secret life of Smiths Station Mayor and Baptist pastor F.L. 'Bubba' Copeland as a 'transgender curvy girl': 'It’s a hobby I do to relieve stress'

In 2016, when F.L. “Bubba” Copeland challenged incumbent Smiths Station Mayor LaFaye Dellinger, he ran with the vision of growing the Lee County hamlet between Opelika and Phenix City.

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