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Labor force participation rate remains at 57% in July, unemployment rate down to 2.1%

Alabama’s labor force participation rate remained unchanged in July at 57%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday.

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State Health Officer Scott Harris salary tops $328,000 after 7% raise

Despite making controversial statements earlier this year and being under the scrutiny of some Republican lawmakers, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is getting a raise. 

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University of Alabama president Bell: Diversity and inclusion still a major part of university’s plan

University of Alabama (UA) President Dr. Stuart Bell told members of the press on Wednesday that diversity and inclusion are still critical parts of the flagship university’s plan going forward, even after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down affirmative action in university admissions earlier this year.

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Reports question U.S. Sen. Britt’s reason for not endorsing Trump yet

Is U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) free of any Republican National Committee constraints to endorse whoever she wants in the 2024 Republican presidential primary?

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State Rep. Chip Brown: D.C. liberals misfire by targeting Alma Bryant High School archery program

Fringe liberals within the Biden administration are now implementing “bow control” policies by targeting and threatening schools that offer archery and hunting programs to students.

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AG Marshall files brief supporting Missouri law banning transgender surgeries, medicines for minors

On Thursday, Marshall announced a multi-state brief supporting Missouri’s law banning transgender surgeries and pharmaceuticals for minors.

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Judge stops Medical Cannabis Commission proceedings until end of August

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson placed a temporary restraining order Thursday on any new Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission proceedings until August 28 over concerns the commission might have violated the state's Open Meetings Act during its meeting last week.

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Mo Brooks says Fulton County DA Fani Willis 'is downright dangerous and evil'

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recently came to Donald Trump's defense regarding his fourth indictment in Georgia for alleged election fraud, racketeering and various other charges. 

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State Sen. Givhan predicts 5-4 SCOTUS decision in Alabama's favor on redistricting

During an appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show" on Thursday, Givhan said he predicted an eventual 5-4 ruling for Alabama, which could keep the legislature's current congressional maps in place.

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Former ALSDE government relations employee and Ainsworth aide pleads not guilty to child sex abuse

Marty Decole "Cole" Wagner, Alabama State Department of Education government relations employee and former aide to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a child under 12.

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Hugh Freeze names Payton Thorne as Auburn's starting quarterback

With just over two weeks until kickoff, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze announced that Payton Thorne would be the starting quarterback for the Tigers.

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Alabama Power cancels Chandler Mountain project after massive public pushback — 'Sometimes David does beat Goliath'

After facing significant public pushback, Alabama Power has canceled its proposed pump storage project on Chandler Mountain in St. Clair County.

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Judge sets new vote date for Helena annexation of Fire District during court battle with Hoover

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge set a new date for an annexation vote in the Indian Ford Fire District, which was the source of a court battle between the cities of Hoover and Helena.

Grady Wilkes Alabama News
Former soldier faces death penalty after capital murder conviction of Auburn police officer

A former soldier was found guilty of capital murder in the May 19, 2019 killing of Auburn Police officer William Buechner. Grady Wilkes, 33, now faces the death penalty.

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Former Tide star Tagovailoa praises 'Sound of Freedom' — 'You guys should watch that'

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday urged others to watch the "Sound of Freedom," a hit film that tells the story of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent who quit his job after failing to get clearance to save children from sex traffickers in Colombia.

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Reed mum on possible congressional run as mayoral election nears, draws ire of Alabama Democrats

As the municipal election draws closer, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed remains noncommittal on a possible congressional run.

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Allen Keller: America seems to be abandoning nationhood and Christianity

If we are at war against Russia because of nationhood and Christianity, as Macgregor said, then we should stop supporting the war in Ukraine. We cannot expect God to bless our country if we do otherwise.

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Residents near Chandler Mountain feel they’re ‘being held hostage by Alabama Power’

Not long after Alabama Power announced plans to build a new hydroelectric facility on Chandler Mountain, residents nearby became concerned. Fran Summerlin led the charge by creating Save Chandler Mountain, an organization with around 3,500 participants calling on the project to be stopped.

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Group fighting to remove sexually explicit library books decries continued funding of Prattville library

Recently Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie announced the city budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which included $355,000 for the Prattville-Autauga Library, which has been at the center of controversy surrounding its inclusion of sexually explicit children’s books.

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Fact check: A drag queen is not topping the Christian music charts

Although those at AL(dot)com would have you think otherwise, no, a drag queen did not even come close to topping Christian Music charts and is miles away from becoming a Christian Music star.

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Medical Cannabis Commission chairman Rex Vaughn responds to new lawsuit: 'No voting was done secretly’

New Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission chairman Rex Vaughn defended the commission’s process of awarding 24 licenses at a meeting last week.  

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Montgomery County Commission hires new lobbying firm

Members of the Montgomery County Commission approved a new government affairs contract with the Jones Group at a Tuesday meeting. 

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Birmingham Police on event promising fights: ‘We do not condone this event or the violence’

Parents shouldn’t drop their kids off at an upcoming event billed on social media as the “BHam City Walk Takeover” on Saturday, according to the Birmingham Police Department. 

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Former Crimson Tide quarterback's Tua Foundation raising money for victims of deadly Maui fires

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s charitable foundation, the Tua Foundation, is raising money for victims of the fire that has ravished the Hawaiian island of Maui since earlier this month.

Emily Drabinski Alabama News
'Marxist lesbian' American Library Association president not backing down despite Alabama, other states seeking separation

Although several states have separated or are seeking to separate from the American Library Association (ALA), the newly elected, self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian is not backing down from her politicized comments.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Loss of funding over hunting, archery programs a ‘serious concern for schools nationwide’

According to a recent letter to U.S. congressional leaders signed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 23 other state attorneys general, Congress should pass legislation clarifying that schools with hunting and archery programs aren’t at risk of losing federal funding.

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AL(dot)com lowballs Tuberville earmarks by $23 million

Contrary to recent reporting on behalf of AL(dot)com, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently brought home nearly $95 million in appropriations from the state.

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