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Smith Lake resort development bill advances in House

Legislation to allow annexation of a section of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Tuesday.

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House committee passes Greene County historical horse racing legislation after voting against it last week

Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism committee passed a bill legalizing historical horse racing machines in Greene County on Tuesday.

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Former Alabama star Eli Ricks gushes over 'beautiful' Ivanka Trump after Eagles White House visit — 'Exactly my type'

Former Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks seemed to enjoy his trip to the White House on Monday.

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Samford University 'honor code' recognizes 'gender identity' as protected class

In 2022, Samford University president Beck Taylor declared that the University would not recognize OUTLaw, a progressive group of law students from the school's Cumberland School of Law. According to the group's Instagram account, it was not just LGBTQ+ but also pro-abortion and pro-child abuse under the guise of "gender-affirming care."

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Tuberville gives Trump 'A+' for first 100 days in office cleaning up 'total disaster' left by Democrats

While some Republicans wish he had done more and Democrats criticize nearly everything he did accomplish, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville gave Trump top marks for his performance in office so far.

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House committee to hold public hearing on bill legalizing NIL payments for high school athletes

The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on legislation by State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) that would allow Alabama high school athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

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Heavily amended bill targeting overseas cash transfers up for Tuesday vote in House

In an already packed Tuesday special order calendar, the Alabama House of Representatives is slated to vote on legislation mandating the tracking and recording of out-of-country wire transfers.

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Ainsworth runs informal poll on Facebook for input on what he should run for in 2026

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has a difficult decision to make. Should he run for Governor, or U.S. Senate -- or just go home to Guntersville with this family and business? He posted up those questions on Facebook.

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Alabama’s West Point High School wins ‘National Scholars Bowl’

A national championship was brought home to Alabama. Cullman County's West Point High School won the National Scholars Bowl.

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Man shot by Opelika police had 'replica of a Beretta 9mm,' ALEA says

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a replica of a Beretta 9 mm handgun led to the shooting of a man by Opelika police.

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Prichard Mayor Jimmie Gardner announces re-election campaign

The mayor of Prichard, a city embattled by controversy over crime and city utility scandals, announced that he will run for re-election.

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'Let us embrace the change we need' — Majority of Hoover City Council endorses Nick Derzis for mayor

Four of seven councilmen have endorsed Derzis in his effort to unseat incumbent mayor Frank Brocato, with two council members saying they'll stay neutral and one who did not respond to a request for comment.

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Joey Clark: Sex scandals and lies aside, here’s something I do know about Alabama’s John Merrill

Those who infamously fall from public grace may still possess some private grace all the same.

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Grocery sales tax cut to advance in Senate this week, ALGOP says

The Alabama Republican Party is working closely with State Senate leadership to expand a major tax cut package that will cut the state’s grocery tax, while also including additional relief for Alabama businesses, according to ALGOP Chairman John Wahl.

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‘Blessing of the Fleet’ May 3-4 in Bayou La Batre

As Catholics worldwide grieve Pope Francis' passing and follow the Conclave selecting the next Pope, Catholics, other faith leaders, and the public will observe a 76-year traditional blessing in south Mobile County.

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Anna Barren: 'Anti-feminist' is not a synonym for weak and wimpy women

In the ongoing debate over feminism, let’s remember that feminine virtues are not confined to motherhood, nor are they inhibited by it either.

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Mo Brooks on Senate run: ‘Possible ... but unlikely’

Brooks told 1819 News the “key” to any decision, which is a “long ways away,” would come down to the quality of the candidates running in the GOP primary.

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DOGE cuts Alabama AmeriCorps grants, programs

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ordered the federal AmeriCorps agency on Friday to cut $400 million in funding to states, including Alabama.

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UAB cancels scholarship for black medical students after Trump admin opens investigation

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently canceled a scholarship for black medical students after the Trump administration opened an investigation into the “race-based scholarship” in February.

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Alabama’s midwives continue pushback, claim state special interest trying to limit health care options for mothers

As the 2025 legislative session comes near to its end, midwifery advocates continue to sound the alarm after continued claims that legislation originally intended to expand the scope of midwife care was hijacked by Alabama’s medical special interests.

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Fake gold and silver conspiracy ring victimized people in Alabama, Georgia, Florida

An investigation by the Foley Police Department into the selling of fake gold and silver led to a federal investigation and sentencing of two men.

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Phil Williams: Freedom is contagious

Words matter. Actions speak. Freedom is contagious. 

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Baldwin County BOE member wants system-wide change to rid school libraries of inappropriate material

Baldwin County Board of Education is working on a new system to protect children from inappropriate material with no educational value.

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ALGOP chairman Wahl anticipates 'dynamic year for primaries' in 2026; Tuberville running for governor 'really going to make things interesting'

Statewide constitutional offices are due for a major shake-up in 2026, as many top offices, including governor, are wide open with no incumbent challenger.

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Names to watch for a potential wide-open 2026 U.S. Senate race in Alabama

Here we go again, so it appears.

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Weekend Recap: No. 11 Auburn baseball picks up a 2-1 series win over Mississippi State 

Weekend Recap: No. 11 Auburn baseball picks up a 2-1 series win over Mississippi State 

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Allen Mendenhall: The Speech in the File Cabinet

Remembrance is not only about the past. It’s also about the values we carry forward: what we choose to see, what we decide to question, and how we recognize our place in the larger American story.

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