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Dale Strong Alabama News
Dale Strong will not pursue U.S. Senate — ‘I’m pleased to be where I am’

The state can strike one name off the list of potential candidates for U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Auburn) soon-to-be-vacant spot in the Senate, after U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) confirmed to 1819 News that he would not seek the seat.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Does a religious charter school violate the First Amendment?

The U.S. Supreme Court's divided opinion on a Catholic charter school appears to kick the can down the road on the question of religious charter schools.

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Sarah Wilder: Emotional cheating and the rise of the 'AI boyfriend'

A virtual robot will never replace the human companionship. But a “relationship” with a perfect AI boyfriend or girlfriend or friend is much easier to maintain, making the lure of such hollow companionship all the more dangerous.

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Truck driver charged in Thomasville double-fatal crash was distracted by phone, prosecutors say

The driver of a semi-truck that plowed into vehicles at an intersection in Thomasville, killing two people, has pleaded not guilty to charges against him.

Dobson Alabama News
Who will Ivey appoint to replace Twinkle Cavanaugh as Alabama PSC chair?

With the announcement that Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh was appointed as the state director for rural development in Alabama for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday, the question now is who will Gov. Kay Ivey choose to replace her.

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Woman posed as another woman on Facebook live to get medical history from Mobile County Health Department, court records reveal

A Georgia woman is facing charges in Mobile County after investigators said she called the Mobile County Health Department posing as another woman to reveal her medical history.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville pledges state infrastructure improvements as governor: 'Start building roads instead of just putting asphalt on top of roads'

During a Wednesday appearance on FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama gubernatorial frontrunner U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) laid out his priorities if he were elected to lead the state.

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House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen endorses Tuberville for governor – 'The right man for the job'

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) publicly endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) the day after announcing his bid for Governor.

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Angie Swiger announces bid to be 'The People's Mayor' in Gulf Shores

Former Baldwin County Board of Education (BOE) member Angie Swiger announced her run for mayor of Gulf Shores.

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After loss in court, lawmakers pledge to not draw another congressional redistricting map until 2030s

Alabama will keep its current congressional map for the remainder of the decade unless the state gets a favorable ruling on a forthcoming appeal, according to a filing by Reapportionment Committee Chairs State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) and State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

JARED HUDSON Alabama News
'Fighter for Alabama': Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson running for U.S. Senate

Former Navy SEAL and business owner Jared Hudson announced he is running for Senate.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Why I’m leaving D.C. for Montgomery

As governor, I will bring Trump’s commonsense policies to Montgomery and put Alabama First. Our state needs a CEO, and I am ready for the job.

Randy Kelley Alabama News
Alabama Democrats to challenge Tuberville residency — 'His primary residence is in Florida'

The Alabama Democratic Party did not waste time on Tuesday, releasing a statement nearly an hour after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his gubernatorial campaign for 2026, saying it would challenge his residency requirements in court.

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell details debanking experience to Fox Digital – ‘This is un-American’

State Auditor and GOP candidate for Alabama Secretary of State Andrew Sorrell recently detailed to Fox News Digital his experience with being “debanked” during the Biden administration.

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U.S. Rep. Barry Moore considering run for Senate in 2026

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is considering running for Senate in 2026.

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'Birmingham is dying': Jefferson County Commissioner Lashundra Scales launches campaign for Birmingham mayor

Jefferson County Commissioner Lashundra Scales announced on Tuesday that she’s running for Mayor of Birmingham.

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Ms. Senior Alabama pageant in Daphne on June 7

Pageant contestants compete in Daphne June 7, and they're all over age 60.

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Woman's body recovered from 200-foot gorge at Noccalula Falls

The body of a woman who disappeared while on a float at Noccalula Falls was recovered Tuesday.

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Cavanaugh resigns as president of Public Service Commission to join Trump’s USDA

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh was appointed as state director for rural development in Alabama for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday. 

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Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor in 2026

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced on Tuesday he’ll be running to be Alabama’s next governor in 2026 instead of seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Report: GOP ‘chatter’ about Bruce Pearl running for Senate

There’s “some talk” in GOP circles about Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl running for Senate.

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Alabama’s bus driver of the stars Johnny Williams gives Mario Andretti a return dose of his own testimony

Johnny Williams gave Mario Andretti's own testimony back to him.

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Allen Mendenhall: The beauty of broken things

Love is not the absence of breaking but the promise to keep building and believing that something can be made whole even after it has shattered.

Khristi Driver Alabama News
'I am committed to ensuring every voice is heard': Hoover City Councilwoman Khristi Driver running to keep seat

In a Facebook post, Hoover City Councilwoman Khristi Driver announced that she is running to retain her current seat representing Hoover City Council Place 4.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth lauds pro-military bills passed during 2025 session

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who chairs the Alabama Military Stability Commission, said on Tuesday that a package of twelve bills approved by the Legislature during the 2025 regular session will help ensure that Alabama remains the nation’s friendliest and most welcoming for active service members, veterans, and their dependents.

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Birmingham Water Works Board authorized $2.6 million in contracts day before Ivey signed bill restructuring board

The waning days of the Birmingham Water Works Board were marred by several last-ditch efforts by those in control to retain their power and avert the legislature's efforts to reform and restructure the board.

Gregory Hunt Alabama News
ADOC moving forward with nitrogen execution for man convicted of 1988 rape, murder of Walker County woman

The Alabama Department of Corrections announced on Tuesday that it would proceed to carry out the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Gregory Hunt, who was convicted in 1990 of the rape and murder of a Walker County woman two years prior.

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