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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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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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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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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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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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Hyundai shifting some manufacturing from Mexico to Montgomery to avoid Trump’s tariffs

Hyundai on Thursday announced it has created a task force to deal with President Donald Trump’s tariffs and shifted production of one its best-selling cars to Montgomery.

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Mayoral candidate Spurlin calls Pike Road’s pause on gas station construction ‘posturing during election year’

Pike Road mayoral candidate Mark Spurlin called a recent decision by the Pike Road Town Council to pass an ordinance pausing gas station construction for one year “posturing during election year.”

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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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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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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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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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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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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."

Carnley Alabama News
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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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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Political consultant Jon Gray resigns Baldwin County Schools position after BOE executive session

The owner of Strategy, Inc., a public relations firm contracted with Baldwin County Public Schools, has resigned.

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Allen Keller: Truth like Russian dolls

What are the things of God, and how are we to know when we see them?

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Jefferson County launches racial 'majority to minority' program to ‘further desegregation’

Jefferson County Board of Education has launched a program that allows students to transfer from schools where their race is in the majority to schools where their race is in the minority.

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State Sen. Arthur Orr and State Rep. Neil Rafferty: Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce

Portable benefits will remove barriers, spark job growth, and help more Alabamians take control of their future.

Baldwin County Board of Education Alabama News
Baldwin County BOE member raises concerns about 'school shooter,' 'transgender' instruction books

Baldwin County Board of Education (BOE) District 1 member Ken Bradley raised concerns Tuesday about books he discovered in middle and high schools.

BOBCAT ATTACK Alabama News
82-year-old man attacked by bobcat on Wilcox County hunting land

Claude Strother is an avid outdoorsman. He hunts and fishes and has always kept a journal of his experiences.

True the Vote Alabama News
True the Vote to face off with Trump attorneys in Georgia voter challenge case unless DOJ acts

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will soon hear the civil rights voting case of Fair Fight, Inc. v. Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True the Vote, Inc. (TTV).

Margaritaville Alabama News
Mobile seeking Margaritaville Bar atop Gulf Museum now building Buffett exhibit, sculpture

The City of Mobile is seeking a Margaritaville Bar atop its National Maritime Museum where a Buffett exhibition and sculpture will be.

SB186 Alabama News
House committee clears phone adult content filter bill — ‘For us to allow this to happen for so many years is just unbelievable’

On Wednesday, the House Commerce and Small Business Standing committee advanced legislation by State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) to activate the adult content filter on all electronic devices used by minors.

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Lawmakers launch Blackbelt Caucus to focus on priorities, advancement in the 'underserved and underrepresented' region

Members of the Alabama House of Representatives announced on Wednesday the formation of the Black Belt Caucus, which will focus on economic and social development in the region.

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