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Bruce Pearl: 'I'm a Jewish-American basketball coach coaching in Auburn, Alabama — Don't tell me this is not the greatest country in the world'

During an appearance on Fox News Channel on Wednesday, Auburn University head basketball coach Bruce Pearl offered praise for President Donald Trump for his fight against antisemitism and his support for the existence of Israel.

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City council delays voting on governance change at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts amid claims of mayoral overreach

The Montgomery City Council agreed on Tuesday to delay voting on a resolution that would change the governance structure of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), after controversy earlier this year revealed a rift between the MMFA leadership and Mayor Steven Reed’s office.

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Alabama State Trooper convicted in cocaine trafficking conspiracy spanning from Mexico to Alabama

Four suspects have been convicted for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that transported cocaine from Mexico to Alabama, according to acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration special agent in charge Steven Hofe.

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No. 9 seed Alabama baseball's SEC Tournament comes to a close at the hands of a 15-10 loss to No. 8 seed Tennessee

No. 9 Alabama baseball was unable to keep up with the No. 8 seed Tennessee bats and were eliminated from the SEC Tournament by a score of 15-10.

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Suspects arrested in shooting of nine-month-old, two-year-old in Tallassee

The Tallassee Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a triple shooting that occurred on Monday.

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Judge recuses himself from Birmingham Water Works civil lawsuit

Circuit Court Judge Fred Bolling issued an order recusing himself from a lawsuit at the request of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), doing so to avoid a “media circus.”

Tracy Walker Alabama News
Mobile County teacher arrested after four-year-old placed in ICU for high blood alcohol content

The teacher of a four-year-old student at Collins-Rhodes Elementary was arrested after the child was placed in ICU for days following an incident with alcohol.

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Gay don’t pay: Prattville Pride pleads for funds for upcoming Pride Fest

Prattville Pride, the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that has thrust itself into the national spotlight on more than one occasion, is now trying to raise last-minute funds for its upcoming “Pride Fest," citing financial woes with securing a venue.

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Bruce Pearl: 'In the best interest' of Middle Eastern countries to have Israel as an ally, recognize who the terrorists are

In a wide-ranging interview that aired on Wednesday, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl emphasized the importance of preserving the Jewish people amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas and Hezbollah.

Tuberville Alabama News
Club for Growth endorses Tuberville for governor in 2026

Club for Growth PAC endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor of Alabama on Wednesday.

Tuberville Alabama News
Report: Tuberville to announce run for governor next week

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is expected to officially announce a run for governor next week.

Ozark Charles Ward Alabama News
Ozark public safety director, police chief announces run for mayor

Ozark's director of public safety and police chief, Charles Ward, announced he is running for mayor.

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Madison County’s former 'Sheriff Joe' Patterson dies at 96

Four-term Madison County Sheriff Joe Patterson has died at 96.

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Sarah Wilder: Are trad wives just a trend?

The Instagram trends must be treated as an aesthetic in service of a traditional lifestyle, not a traditional lifestyle in service of an aesthetic. 

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Jason Davenport: Reed’s grip on Montgomery tightens while crime slips out of control

Montgomery doesn’t need more ribbon-cuttings. It needs real results. We need leadership that delivers, not just demolishes. We need courageous governance, not guarded spin.

Strickland Alabama News
Human remains likely those of missing Autumn Stickland, Florence PD says

The Florence Police Department discovered remains that it believes are those of a woman reported missing on May 18.

Albertville library fire and cat Alabama News
Albertville Public Library catches fire after lightning strike; Beloved cat rescued safely

Albertville Fire Chief Brent Ennis told 1819 News the fire was likely caused by a lightning strike that struck the library around 9:45 p.m.

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WATCH: Athens Buc-ee's busy as usual as tornado rolls through

The gas station, which is home to 120 pumps, clean bathrooms and all kinds of snacks, including the famous beaver nuggets, appears to be business as usual, with almost every pump in use — despite the nearby tornado.

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Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth won’t run for governor in 2026

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth won’t run for governor in 2026, he announced on Wednesday.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Are fire ants good citizens?

Who is more depraved – fire ants, or people?

Killerbeaz Alabama News
Clean Christian comedian Killer Beaz in Mobile June 21

All laughs and no gaffs when "clean comedian" Killer Beaz performs in Mobile June 21. This is one you can take your children and church members to.

Gas prices pump Alabama News
Cheap gas is back! Lowest Memorial Day prices in four years

The week following President Donald Trump's inauguration, political opponents asked, "Where are the lower gas prices?" Well, according to GasBuddy, they are here.

KEITH BLAND Alabama News
Dothan High School principal leaving for Geneva County after three years

The Dothan City Board of Education will search for a new high school principal for the 2025-26 school year after Dr. Keith Bland submitted his resignation this week.

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Madison Utilities declines to revote, pause plans to stop water fluoridation

Madison Utilities appears to be moving forward with plans to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply after a motion to reconsider failed during a meeting Monday night.

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Mike Elliott announces House District 13 bid

Mike Elliott announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for House District 13 on Tuesday.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: GOP must pass Trump’s 'big, beautiful' spending bill or risk midterm massacre — 'Even as bad as Democrats are, it’ll be over for us'

President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” budget bill has received criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some Republicans concerned with the amount of added spending.

Whitewater rafting Alabama News
Montgomery officials balk at request for $500K for Whitewater Park — 'We need a plan going forward so we quit bleeding money'

Members of the Montgomery City Council expressed annoyance at the Montgomery County Commission and the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District after it asked for $500,000 to continue funding the Montgomery Whitewater waterpark.

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