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Books Alabama News
Lawmakers consider legislative action to address sexually explicit children's books

The legislature is gearing up for another session in February 2024, and addressing sexually explicit library books for minors will almost certainly be an issue lawmakers take up.

Citizens Academy Alabama News
Fairhope PD allowing up-close and personal look at police work through Citizen Police Academy

The Fairhope Police Department’s third Citizen’s Academy was a success, according to Chief Stephanie Hollinghead. She said it was not only helpful for the citizens of Fairhope, but also for the department.

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Oct 14, 2023. Alabama News
Crimson Tide still No. 11 after close win over Arkansas

After escaping with a 24-21 win over Arkansas on homecoming, the University of Alabama football team appeared at No. 11 in this week's Associated Press top 25 college football poll.

Columbus Alabama News
Randy Tatano: Politically incorrect Christopher Columbus

America has always been known as a melting pot. But sometimes if you turn the heat up on a pot too much, everything dissolves. Including the traditions and the ability to laugh at ourselves.

First Responders Dinner Alabama News
Azalea City Republican Women honor first responders with night of recognition

First responders in Mobile County were honored by the Azalea City Republican Women (ACRW) Thursday evening.

Literature Alabama News
Will Blakely: In defense of literature

Why would we read literature if we could obtain the same amount of information from a six-paragraph blog post, as Bankman-Fried suggests? Because the point of reading literature is not to obtain information but to discover a different kind of knowledge: wisdom.  

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) Alabama News
Rogers draws rebuke from conservatives after signaling willingness to cut deal with Dems to resolve U.S. House Speaker impasse

According to reports, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is leading a charge to make an unprecedented move to work with his counterparts on the other side of the aisle to elect a new House Speaker.

Auburn LSU Alabama News
5 takeaways from Auburn’s 48-18 loss to LSU

What are the five biggest lessons learned from LSU’s victory over Auburn?

Amari Niblack vs Arkansas Alabama News
5 takeaways from Alabama's 24-21 homecoming win over Arkansas

A tale of two halves as Alabama holds on late, beating Arkansas 24-21 on homecoming for Nick Saban’s 200th win at Alabama.

Dock Alabama News
Sean of the South: Family reunion

The Alabama game was on. The Crimson Tide was beating Texas, and my heart sang. We were at a family reunion.

Thack Dyson Alabama News
REJOICE! Daphne's St. Paul's Episcopal Church members escape Israel, hope to be home soon

The director of St. Paul’s Eastern Shore Episcopal Church and several church members, finally got out of Israel Friday after days of trying to leave.

Dept. of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm Alabama News
ADOC Commissioner Hamm blames inflation, construction market for new prison cost escalation

Hamm said the high rate of inflation, paired with increased demand in the construction market resulting from an influx of government money, was to blame for those increases.

Wes allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Wes Allen details new voter roll tracking system AVID: 'I believe in Election Day, not Election Month'

One of the the first orders of business for Secretary of State Wes Allen when he took office last November was to get the state out of the controversial voter roll tracking system ERIC. He’s since been working to implement a better “Alabama-based” solution, one voters can be confident is free of corruption and outside control.

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5 things to look for in Auburn's game against LSU

Auburn faces another tough challenge this week as they travel down to the Bayou to take on the No. 22 LSU Tigers. What are some of the biggest things to pay attention to throughout the game?

Nick Saban and Sam Pittman Alabama News
Alabama vs Arkansas: 5 things to look for in Alabama's homecoming game

Here are a few things to watch for this Saturday as the Tide play host to Arkansas.

AL Flag Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Restoring unity through the American flag

In the midst of the battering, which is often relentless and ongoing, we continue to stand. The flag solidifies our sovereignty, which is why trying to promote other flags alongside or above it is pompous and foolhardy.

Library Alabama News
Charlotte Meadows: It's up to parents to navigate their children through this confusing world

Whether it’s books that obviously have a social agenda in a library, the curriculum in their school, or even which school they attend, all parents have the right and responsibility to choose what is best for their children.

Jim Jordan Alabama News
Palmer, Moore back Jim Jordan for House Speaker; Freedom Caucus opponent Rogers vows staunch opposition

U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) voiced their support on Friday for Freedom Caucus co-founder Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to become the new Speaker of the House.

Alabama Unites against COVID Alabama News
Alabama Dept. of Public Health advertising spending up over 700% since 2018

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) spent around $16.8 million on advertising in fiscal year 2023 compared to $2.3 million in fiscal year 2018.

Levite JCC Jewish Community Center Birmingham Alabama News
Security group trains and informs Alabama synagogues amid Hamas threats, warns of 'swatting'

Alabama’s Jewish places of worship are on high alert Friday after Hamas leaders called for a day of rage.

Biden Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: White House ‘trying to spin my words’ about Israel to force forfeit on military hold

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) accused the Biden administration of taking his words out of context after the White House released a memo bashing the senator for remarks made about Israel earlier this week.

Legacyprep1 Alabama News
Legacy Prep ‘very happy’ about four-year charter school renewal

Legacy Prep, a K-6 charter school in Birmingham, received a four-year renewal from the Alabama Public Charter School Commission on Tuesday.

Burks Samford Alabama News
Samford professor scrubs website, protects social media after being questioned about alleged pro-Hamas remarks

A Samford professor recently protected his tweets and took down his website after being questioned about comments he allegedly made in class defending the actions of Hamas in its recent attacks against Israel.

HC Parade Alabama News
Bama homecoming parade lines up at 5 a.m., marches at 7 a.m. Saturday

It will be an unusually early Saturday for paraders and parade watchers at Alabama’s homecoming.

S Ad Alabama News
Nick Treglia: The good about bad

Life’s challenges, if approached with the right mindset, are what build character.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Pearl previews Pro Day, upcoming season

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl addressed the media to discuss Pro Day and the upcoming season.

kids reading Alabama News
State Superintendent Mackey urges schools to adopt library book challenge policies

Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Superintendent Erick Mackey said at a Thursday meeting that he is encouraging school superintendents to adopt policies for challenging school library books.

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