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Study reveals little return on investment to support millions spent on DEI efforts at Alabama, Auburn

The Claremont Institute recently published a new study outlining diversity, equity and inclusion policy and programs at the University of Alabama and Auburn University.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville backs legislation increasing penalties for those who steal firearms from federally licensed dealers

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation to increase criminal penalties for those who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers (FFLs).

BURY THE N WORD Alabama News
Mobile police officer holds funeral for ‘n-word’: 'We had the sunshine of the Lord'

Sgt. John Young with Mobile Police Department held a special event Monday to bury the “n-word.”

Delegation Alabama News
Most of Alabama's congressional delegation silent on redistricting nonprofit donations

How many members of Alabama’s congressional delegation donated to a new redistricting nonprofit called Citizens for Fair Representation?

Mary Moore Alabama News
State Rep. Moore to AL(dot)com's Whitmire: 'There is no 'new' Black — being Black has always been about being Black'

In a recent opinion piece, State Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham) blasted the opinion of Alabama Media Group’s Kyle Whitmire, in which he claimed, “In Alabama, queer is the new Black.”

MOBILE CITY COUNCIL 071123 Alabama News
Citizen claims changes to Mobile Municipal Court code unconstitutional; Council unanimously approves

The City of Mobile has amended its Municipal Court code to bring it up to date and allow all people to work off their fines.

Sound of Freedom Alabama News
Joey Clark: 'Sound of Freedom' is a must-see movie

“Sound of Freedom” isn’t a masterpiece, but it is a well-crafted clarion call to awareness and action in the face of the horrors of human trafficking in the 21st century.  

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National GOP Redistricting Trust issues statement in support of Alabama's congressional maps, opposes Supreme Court decision that forced redrawing

The National Republican Redistricting Trust (NRRT) recently shared its Supreme Court brief supporting Alabama’s redistricting efforts with the state’s Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment.

Medical cannabis subscription Alabama News
Medical Cannabis Commission sticks with same licensing methods

Most of the members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) decided on Monday to continue with the same evaluation procedures to award business licenses despite some disagreement and pushback from a few members.

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Alabama Power faces backlash over proposed pumped storage project in St. Clair County — 'Where is your humanity?'

Residents of Steele, Alabama, and the surrounding area gathered at the Rainbow City Community Center Monday night to voice their concerns and strong opposition to a proposed plan by Alabama Power to construct a new hydroelectric facility on Chaldner Mountain in St. Clair County.

Tuberville Collins Alabama News
WATCH: Tommy Tuberville rejects CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Democrats use of the term 'white nationalist' — 'I’m totally against any type of racism'

A monicker used by some Democrats and media personalities to demagogue political opponents has been "white nationalist," and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has decided to confront it head-on.

Annexation Billboard Alabama News
Faith Family Freedom Coalition of Metro Mobile opposing annexation with billboards, yard signs

“Saying this is taxation without representation and this is the way for them to be included is a distortion of what they’re really trying to do."

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: Alabama’s historic grocery tax cut shows we must always attempt to accomplish what others say can’t be done

Our success in cutting the grocery tax demonstrates what can be accomplished if we stay true to our conservative beliefs, build consensus among lawmakers, and have the courage to attempt to accomplish what many say can’t be done.  

Kenneth Glasgow Alabama News
Dothan pastor, Al Sharpton half-brother Kenneth Glasgow sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Kenneth Glasgow, of Dothan, to 2.5 years last week in federal prison for tax evasion, mail fraud, and drug conspiracy charges. 

Archives & History Alabama News
'It's embarrassing to me that we have to have this conversation' — State Sen. Elliott defends defunding Department of Archives and History over LGBT event

After the Alabama Department of Archives and History hosted Dr. Maigen Sullivan for her talk on Alabama’s LGBT history, Senator Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) sponsored a bill to revoke $5 million in funding from the agency over the talk’s sexual content.

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RSA's Bronner: 'My hero for 2023' is State Sen. Arthur Orr

Although the two have had an adversarial relationship at times over the years, Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner declared State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) his "hero" for the 2023 legislative session.

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'Deadly' TikTok challenge story repeated by multiple news outlets is dead wrong, says ALEA

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says a story reported in the Birmingham market and repeated across multiple media platforms was false and inaccurate.

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'I am what I am': Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bolin required to run for Jefferson County Commission without a party by his name, but he’s still a Republican

On July 18, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Hoover residents will select the newest member of the Jefferson County Commission in a special election. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin says he’s the man for the job.

Tuberville Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: It’s past time for the DOJ and the SEC to investigate Prometheum’s ties to China

There appear to be clear inconsistencies in the story Prometheum is spinning. If Congress has been lied to in written testimony or if SEC statements have been falsified, swift action is needed.

Cereal Alabama News
Phil Williams: A bowl full of ’Merica!

The breakfast aisle of your corner grocery is proof that we are not a society that believes in being confined or limited in any way.

Nikki Haley Alabama News
Nikki Haley confirms third GOP presidential debate to be held in Alabama — 'By October, you’re going to see a totally different ball game'

Former President Donald Trump is already scheduled to visit Alabama in August, but he may be making a return trip to the Yellowhammer State in October for a GOP presidential debate, according to candidate Nikki Haley.

Farming Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Teaching the next generation to embrace self-sustainability

In the fast-paced, technology-driven world we live in, the timeless wisdom of farming and self-sustainability remains an invaluable treasure.

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How a former Crimson Tide football star survived a shipwreck in the Pacific behind enemy lines in World War II

Many Alabamians spend their July in the company of family and friends by the lake, beach or pool, celebrating American Independence and counting down the days to football season. The summer of 1943 was a much different experience for Alabamian Hugh B. Miller.

January 6 Alabama News
KCarl Smith: A national disgrace

The events of the Jan. 6, 2021 protest and the dealings with protestors in the aftermath continue to be a disgrace to our nation.

Steve Marshall Supreme Court Alabama News
AG Marshall applauds federal court's decision allowing Tennessee's ban on 'gender-affirming care' to go forward

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will allow Tennessee’s ban on transgender operations and medicines for minors, a decision praised by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, whose office is fighting in federal court for a similar ban in Alabama.  

Heatwave Alabama News
Sean of the South: Heatwave

The entire region has been succumbing to deadly heat this week. There have been 11 heat-related deaths in the Southeast recently. On Tuesday, a postal worker collapsed and died while on his route in Dallas.

Gas stove Alabama News
AG Marshall takes aim at Biden administration's 'draconian' policy to phase out gas-powered vehicles over the next decade

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition challenging President Joe Biden’s “draconian” regulations on emissions.

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