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Selma men accused in federal human smuggling scheme

A pair of legal immigrants from Selma are facing federal charges for paying human smugglers.

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Opelika teacher accused of years-long sexual relationship with 12 y/o student eight years ago

An Opelika teacher has been arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student, which allegedly occurred eight years ago.

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Alabama Ethics Commission attorney: ‘No evidence’ of ethics violation by Birmingham Water Works Board chair

There’s no evidence Birmingham Water Works Board chair Tereshia Huffman violated the Alabama Ethics Act, according to Alabama Ethics Commission Assistant General Counsel Brian Paterson.

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Seattle Seahawks select Jalen Milroe in third round of 2025 NFL Draft

It may have taken two rounds longer than he had hoped for but Jalen Milroe is officially an NFL player.

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Mark Tapson: What Netflix's hit show 'Adolescence' gets wrong about toxic masculinity

"Adolescence" blames the manosphere for the knife crime of a young teen. But is the rise of screens and technology the real culprit?

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Alabama’s first dog, Missy, dies after six years with Gov. Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey is mourning the loss of her dog of over six years, Missy.

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AEA applauds Ivey for teachers’ workers comp bill — 'This is a momentous day for educators'

The Alabama Education Association applauded Gov. Kay Ivey for signing into law legislation granting Alabama's school workers access to compensation for on-the-job injuries.

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Charles Kiplinger: Montgomery’s latest attempt to undermine Alabama’s communities and due process

The North Central Alabama Republican Assembly (NCALRA) strongly opposes House Bill 498 (HB498), a dangerous overreach by Montgomery elites that threatens Alabama’s local schools, educators, and citizens’ rights.

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University of Alabama faces civil rights complaint for offering ‘discriminatory’ black-only scholarships — ‘UA is violating Title VI’

The University of Alabama was at the receiving end of a Friday civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for allegedly offering a race-based scholarship program.

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Henagar police officer charged with disseminating child porn — ‘A sad day for law enforcement’

A police officer with the small town of Henagar was arrested on Thursday for child porn possession after a joint effort by state, local and federal law enforcement.

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Left-wing group funds Birmingham billboard protesting Trump’s University of Alabama commencement address

The left-wing organization Bright Blue Dot, which celebrates liberal and progressive voters in red states, funded another billboard in Birmingham protesting President Donald Trump’s visit next week to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama.

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Laura Clark: The left’s plans for your child’s education

On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. As I listened to it, I realized this case reveals the left’s playbook for indoctrinating our children in the public-school arena.

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U.S. Rep. Strong: Dems sore losers for meltdown over Trump's planned speech at Alabama — 'They're protesting because they've lost every major race'

As left-wing and college Democrat groups continue criticizing President Donald Trump’s planned commencement speech at the University of Alabama this year, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said the majority of Alabamians were “proud” to have Trump take the time to visit the Yellowhammer State.

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Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles reform bill passes Senate

Legislation expanding the number of members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles passed the Senate on Thursday by a 16-8 margin.

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Convicted rapist, murderer apologizes to victim in final words at execution – 'I’ve never said her name since that day'

The State of Alabama has successfully carried out the lethal injection execution of James Osgood, 55, for the repeated rape and eventual murder of a Chilton County woman in 2010.

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Parent calls for resignation of Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler amid political controversy; Tyler calls allegations 'slanderous'

Over 100 people packed the Baldwin County Board of Education (BCBE) meeting Thursday night both in support and in opposition of Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the BOE.

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Two Alabama football players selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Thursday night saw two Alabama players taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Tommy Tuberville running for governor in 2026

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will announce next month he’s not seeking re-election to the Senate and is instead running to be Alabama’s next governor.

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State Rep. Rex Reynolds: Statewide opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery, and protect veterans

Our combined efforts and partnerships are positioning Alabama to overcome an epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands and helping ensure that more do not suffer the same fate.

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State Sen. Carnley recovering after broken hip in legislative softball game

State Sen. Josh Carnley is recovering after hip surgery. He was injured in the Alabama v. Mississippi legislative softball game and taken to Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery.

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Twice daily route between New Orleans, Mobile named ‘Amtrak Mardi Gras Service’ 

It won’t be long before Amtrak resumes its route between Mobile and New Orleans. The new name for the route is "Amtrak Mardi Gras Service."

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Compromise Birmingham Water Works Board reform legislation passes Senate

Amended legislation changing how Birmingham Water Works is governed passed the Senate unanimously on Thursday.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter: The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers, and school systems

Under the Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act (RAISE Act), schools will receive additional funding based on the number of enrolled students in specific categories, such as low-income, special education, English language learners, gifted students, and those attending charter schools.

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Annie Holmquist: Teaching the ‘American Creed’ – not DEI – was the original goal for American schools

Powerful individuals like Randi Weingarten like to tell us that teaching diversity and acceptance is the be-all-end-all of education, and that things like American values will only disrupt such lessons. That may be true. But then, such lessons were never the original goal of schooling in America anyway.

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Judge Matt Fridy recovering eight days after major heart attack

Appellate Judge Matt Fridy released his first statement after a major heart attack. His family asks for no visitors but lots of prayers.

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House passes $12.2 billion Education budget, slight cut to Magic City Acceptance Academy, $80 million to CHOOSE Act

The Alabama House of Representatives approved several bills on Thursday, directing over $12 billion in state funding and supplemental appropriations from the Education Trust Fund

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House committee kills bill legalizing ‘historical horse racing’ gambling in Greene County

Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism committee voted down a bill legalizing historical horse racing machines in Greene County on Thursday morning.

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