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Alabama Baptist State Convention president to be nominated for second vice president of Southern Baptist Convention

Craig Carlisle was announced on Friday as a nominee for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, according to the Baptist Paper.

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Devin Foley: G. K. Chesterton — Women shouldn’t pursue careers?

It is a very real struggle for many families in our times of dual-income households and the pressures put upon all of us. For far too many of us, our work is the measure of our worth.

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Ivey signs joint resolution honoring Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson

Governor Kay Ivey recognized Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Thursday with a joint resolution highlighting his years of dedicated service.

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Huntsville man sentenced to 14 months in prison for hacking SEC’s X account to post about Bitcoin

A Huntsville man was sentenced on Friday to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on X to tweet out false positive news about bitcoin. 

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House Speaker Ledbetter on overtime tax next year: ‘I think we'll probably revisit that’

After being at the tail end of a bevy of criticism for his decision to allow the state’s exemption on overtime tax to expire, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter says he is not opposed to revisiting the issue next year.

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Sean of the South: Dispatches del Camino

I should be angry, or bitter that my wife is somewhere out there, hiking deep within those hermosas mountains, walking the Camino without me, as I limp through Spain on shin-splinted calves. But I’m maybe happier than I’ve ever been.

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'We can do better': Lawmakers need to 'figure it out' after failing to pass bill banning LGBTQ ideology in schools, Mobile pastor says

Pathway Church pastor Travis Johnson delivered a stern message Friday night during a live broadcast of FlashPoint Live from Mobile.

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Katie Britt urges U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to 'responsibly' dispose of Mobile Bay dredging sediment

Friday, during an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) reacted to images of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-sanctioned dumping of dredging sediment into Mobile Bay.

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Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan elected as new president of League of Municipalities

The Alabama League of Municipalities on Thursday elected Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan as its new president and Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup as its new vice president during the business session of the League’s 90th convention in Huntsville. 

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Allen Mendenhall: The college bubble is bursting

Since universities shape the ideas that ripple through society, they remain vital institutions; however, any national renewal should focus only on those that prove their worth through self-sustaining efficiency and real value, rather than propping up failing ones.

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Jeff Minick: Making God smile

My plans over a long life have surely provoked gales of laughter from the Almighty. But as I rode that river of revision and change, I slowly learned something new: I learned how to make God smile with me rather than laughing at me. 

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'First Lady of College Football' Martha Bradshaw Gibbs dies at age 99

Her marriage to Coach Charlie Bradshaw took her to Bear Bryant's Alabama, Kentucky, and Troy State University. Martha Gibbs still told stories into her 90s.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter: Investing in law enforcement for a safer Alabama

As National Police Week ends, we should celebrate the fact that the Alabama Legislature has taken historic steps this session to show our appreciation to these extraordinary men and women.

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Col. James Henderson: Why Kyle Whitmire's hit piece on John Wahl is so concerning

Respect for religious freedom, cultural diversity, and personal dignity should not be partisan issues. They are American values, and they deserve defending.

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502 arrests, 9 tied to deadly Venezuelan gang — Federal law enforcement in South Alabama offer report on illegal immigration

The legal fight against illegal aliens is "all hands on deck" in the Southern District of Alabama. The first report was released Friday.

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'Trump is a genius': Tuberville praises tariff plan as prices drop on some products, decreased inflation

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was swift to applaud President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff strategy as markets show improvements in inflation, as well as food and car prices.

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Birmingham's MedHelp founder Jordan Vaughn to testify on Capitol Hill on corruption surrounding COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

Dr. Jordan Vaughn, founder and CEO of MedHelp, founder of the Microvascular Research Foundation and co-founder of the Concerned Doctors organization, will testify to the U.S. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations next week.

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Massive pregnant bull shark caught off Alabama coast

An estimated 560-pound, 10-foot bull shark was caught off the coast of Alabama in early May.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Making 'Made in America' great again

When Trump ushers in the Golden Age of America, I’m determined to make sure the Yellowhammer State continues to be a top choice for businesses looking to make products right here in the U.S.A.

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Kristin Landers: As useless as a screen door on a submarine

In a year with a Republican president, a Republican Senate, and a Republican House of Representatives, Republicans have only passed SIX pieces of legislation since Inauguration Day. For the record, I did think of one way congressional Republicans are currently useful – they serve as a bad example.

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Ivey signs ‘Back the Blue’ police immunity bill into law

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the “Back the Blue” police immunity bill into law.

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Mobile Baykeepers meeting organizes public to 'mitigate' Mobile Bay dumping

178 residents of the Mobile Bay area met Thursday and organized to halt the massive dumping of sediment into the Bay.

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House Speaker Ledbetter ‘a little disappointed’ after several House bills die due to Senate filibustering

After the Alabama House of Representatives adjourned sine die, Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) expressed disappointment at some measures that failed to reach the finish line due to a significant slowdown from Senate Democrats.

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Trump administration cuts $44 million grant to Birmingham Biotechnology Hub for clinical trial diversity

The Trump administration cut a $44 million federal grant on Thursday to the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub for clinical trial diversity and vaccine development, according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Watch: Katie Britt makes pitch for Interstate 65 widening to U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy

Thursday at a U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development hearing, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to consider several Alabama priorities, including widening Interstate 65.

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Watch: Pathway Church Mobile welcomes FlashPoint Live; Pastor Travis Johnson vows to stand for Jesus over radical ideology

Mobile pastor Travis Johnson shared his powerful testimony to the nation Thursday night during a live broadcast of FlashPoint Live, streamed live from Pathway Church.

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Spanish Fort Mayor Michael McMillan to seek re-election

Spanish Fort Mayor Michael McMillan announced he will seek a fourth term.

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