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House prepares for third round of voting in speaker race — U.S. Rep. Strong: 'Members of Congress are putting personal grudges before the American people'

A third round of voting for House Speaker is scheduled for Friday morning with U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) hoping to pick up more votes after falling even further behind on the second ballot with 22 Republicans voting against him.

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Saban turns to 'Hey Coach' caller for pass protection advice

It’s no secret that the Alabama offensive line has struggled this year.

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National Parrot Head group moves annual Buffett event to Gulf Shores

A rite of passage is the changing of location for the annual “Meeting of the Minds,” the national gathering of members of Parrot Head clubs. For 28 years, it has met in New Orleans and then Key West. Not anymore. It will now meet on Alabama’s Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores.

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'We are continuing to be blessed by opportunities' – Pike Road continues record expansion with new high school plans

The massive project is just the most recent step in the township's decades-long expansion.

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AG Marshall signs on letter expressing concern over Eventbrite’s unpublishing of speaker against child sex change procedures

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall signed onto a letter on Wednesday expressing concern over event management website Eventbrite’s unpublishing of an event where a guest speaker is slated to talk about the dangers of sex change procedures for minors. 

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Kids to Love attorneys celebrate victory in case against DHR: 'Witnessed tears, anguish and prayers'

The judge in a civil case against the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) director and other leadership, ruled against DHR this week.

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State Sen. Givhan on BSC lawsuit: 'Ask Baldwin Bridge Company how that worked out when they sued John Cooper'

Birmingham-Southern College's lawsuit against the State of Alabama for being denied a $30 million loan from a program passed by the Alabama Legislature this year by State Treasurer Young Boozer has at least one skeptic.

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Saban 'very pleased' with his team's development but says there's 'lots of room to grow'

On Thursday, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban sat down for his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” to discuss last week’s narrow win over Arkansas as well as the upcoming Tennessee game.

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Kids to Love founder sends letter to Ivey: 'Open our homes'

Lee Marshall, the founder of Kids to Love, a non-profit serving children in foster care, sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey and gave supporters three calls of action.

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Allen Keller: Of nature and vacuums

The very thing that instructed us on how to withstand not only temptation but also assault has been stripped away, leaving a postmodern emptiness.

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AG Marshall working to familiarize law enforcement with new anti-gang law

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is working with local law enforcement to familiarize them with the state’s new anti-gang law, which enhances penalties for those involved in a criminal enterprise.

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Birmingham-Southern College sues State Treasurer Boozer for blocking $30 million loan

Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer after he notified the private school he was denying its requested $30 million state loan.

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Jordan falls further behind in speaker race on second ballot — Aderholt: 'I’m strong on my support for him unless he decides otherwise that he cannot get the votes'

Jordan fell short of the minimum 217 needed to claim the House Speaker spot by 22 Republican votes, which is two less than he had yesterday on the first ballot.

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Bruce Pearl speaks at SEC Media Days

The college basketball season is almost here. At SEC Media Days, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl spoke on his roster, how the SEC has changed and more.

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Andrew Puzder at Troy University: ESG investing is using ‘red state monies to advance a progressive political agenda’

Economic expert Andrew Puzder warned on Tuesday during a speech at Troy University of the perils environmental, social, and governance investing might have on the average American.

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Auburn pizzeria Little Italy vandalized with swastika carvings on tables

The restaurant, Little Italy, posted surveillance images of the man they accused of the act.

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Ivey commends embattled DHR commissioner for 'lifesaving work' despite lawsuits, critics

Governor Kay Ivey's office responded to an open letter from Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) employees and former employees concerning agency commissioner Nancy Buckner and her leadership team.

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Tuberville, Britt sign onto letter urging Biden to prioritize rescuing American hostages taken by Hamas

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have signed onto a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to prioritize rescuing the American hostages that were taken by Hamas during its attacks on Israel

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Barry Moore still undecided on political future — 'My priority right now is to get Jim Jordan as speaker'

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Moore said he expected a decision in the coming weeks but was currently focused on U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan's (R-Ohio) bid for House Speaker.

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RSA's Bronner: Parents can’t be trusted with school choice voucher programs

Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner advocated against education voucher programs in the RSA’s most recent newsletter, suggesting parents receiving vouchers for their children’s education can’t be trusted to spend that money responsibly.

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Joran van der Sloot confesses to murder of Natalee Holloway in extortion, wire fraud guilty plea

After 18 years, the family of Natalee Holloway has received an official murder confession from Joran van der Sloot, the long-time chief suspect in Holloway’s disappearance.

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Katrinnah Darden: Alabama redistricting solution hurts both black and white voters

Allen v. Milligan will have a precedential effect on other redistricting battles going on around the country and these cases, taken together, could significantly impact the political landscape after the 2024 elections.

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State Sen. Chambliss to seek Senate Majority Leader post should Scofield resign

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) is planning a bid to fill the potentially soon-to-be-vacant State Senate Majority Leader post should current Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) resign to take a government affairs position with the Business Council of Alabama.

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Alabama congressional delegation votes along party lines for House Speaker; Jordan fails on first ballot

Backed by Alabama’s Republican delegation, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) failed to garner enough votes to win Speaker of the House of Representatives during the first round of voting Tuesday.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
Palmer: House speaker race worsening division in America — 'What we’re doing is dangerous'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said he was concerned what the politically divided House was doing with the speaker vote was “dangerous” given the recent attacks on Israel and the general state of division in the U.S.

Attorney Chip Herrington, conductor of Mobile Big Band, blows trumpet solo at Bluegill on the Causeway.  Second from left is Federal Judge William Steele, a saxophonist. Alabama News
Mobile Big Band is a walk-back to the Swing Era

The Mobile Big Band is Alabama’s version of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Band, only the music genres are different. In New Orleans, you hear Bourbon Street’s Dixieland jazz.  In Mobile, you hear swing, big band, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller.

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Fairhope pediatrician, retired minister want Fairhope Library to keep questionable books in children section; Anti-human trafficking activist raises concerns

The Fairhope Library's Board of Trustees met Monday and heard from the public about concerns over books that some say contain inappropriate material. These books, they say, are in the children and teen sections of the library, and they want them moved to the adult section.

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