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'It’s not government money. It’s taxpayer money' — Hoover residents take on City leadership for financial mismanagement

Hoover City Council meetings can be described in many ways, but boring is rarely one of them. This week’s meeting was no exception.  

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Smith Lake resort development bill passes Senate

Legislation that would allow for an annexation of an area of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the Senate on Tuesday.

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Veterans’ Benefits Fair with U.S. Rep. Moore, VA experts Friday  

Military veterans and families can get assistance with obtaining the benefits they earned. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is hosting a Veterans Benefits Fair April 25 in Daphne.

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Senate passes K-12 off-campus religious instruction bill

Members of the Senate passed K-12 off-campus religious instruction legislation on Tuesday.

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Lowndes County gambling legislation passes Senate

Local legislation that would legalize pari-mutuel gambling at the White Hall Entertainment Center in Lowndes County passed the Alabama Senate on Tuesday by a 18-7 margin.

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'Their childish tantrum is tone deaf': College leftists melt down over Trump’s planned commencement speech at Alabama

The announcement of President Donald Trump’s planned commencement speech at the University of Alabama this year was met with much support and excitement. But a vocal minority, including alumni, faculty and a college Democrat group, could not stifle their ire, instead venting their indignation on social media.

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Report: Alabama ranked 20th in the nation for economic outlook, has 'untapped potential' due to income tax

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released the 18th edition of its annual Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, ranking Alabama in the top 20 for economic outlook. However, if the Yellowhammer State wants to out-compete its neighbors, it may have to change its income tax structure.

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Ethics complaint scrutinizes Birmingham Water Works Board donations

Birmingham Water Works Board chair Tereshia Huffman allegedly “participated in unethical practices” with contributions from the board’s Community Educational Program to charities affiliated with her relatives, according to an ethics complaint filed on Monday.

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National Science Foundation cancels $204,324 grant to Auburn University on ‘intersectional computing’

The National Science Foundation canceled three grants worth $1,761,892 on Friday to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University.

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Alabama baseball’s three-run eighth inning pushes Crimson Tide past Samford for 11-7 midweek victory

No. 18 Alabama took the season-long sweep against Samford with a 11-7 victory on Tuesday.

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No. 11 Auburn baseball completes season sweep of No. 21 Georgia Tech in low-scoring affair 

No. 11 Auburn was just 2-for-22 with runners on base and 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position, leaving a season-high 15 runners stranded on the night but used strong performances on the mound to complete the season sweep of No. 21 Georgia Tech with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park.

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Troy Carico: Reining in Judge Boasberg's judicial tyranny

U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg's audacious rulings against the Trump administration’s foreign policy are eviscerating the constitutional bedrock of our Republic.

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Samford University to betray 184-year tradition of alcohol prohibition with controversial Creekside District development

Samford University is getting into the alcohol, hotel and entertainment business — that's the plan, at least.

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Fairhope Public Library likely to lose all state funding after vote to keep explicit material in juvenile section

The Fairhope Public Library board voted not to move a controversial book from the teen section to the adult section after the state paused funding due to explicit material, meaning it will no longer receive state funding.

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Sarah Wilder: Ballerina Farm, homesteading, and the revival of the family economy

There’s something about a son feeding and watering a chicken that the dad butchers and the mom cooks that’s about more than aesthetic farmhouse photos on Instagram. It’s about each member of the family having a direct stake in the economic collaboration of home life. 

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Mobile leaders disturbed, outraged by ‘lowlifes' committing crimes

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said recent violent acts are not acceptable and his staff, along with law enforcement, is taking action.

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'Food security is national security': Ag Commissioner Rick Pate discusses farmers, tariffs, 2026

In his speech to the Republican Women of Geneva County, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate discussed food security, tariffs and his political future.

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'Once in a lifetime occasion': Alabama Republicans 'thrilled' Trump giving commencement at University of Alabama

It's no secret that Alabama loves President Donald Trump, and with the president's latest announcement that he will deliver the commencement address at the University of Alabama in early May, it's obvious the feeling is mutual.

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'It’s a public lynching': Senate committee advances Birmingham Water Works reform bill over Democrats’ objections

Republican members of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee passed a bill changing the makeup of the Birmingham Water Works Board on Tuesday morning.

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Dale Strong legislation targeting CCP gaining national support: 'China represents one of the most aggressive and dangerous threats to our national security'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is boasting of increased support for his comprehensive legislation to combat influence by the Chinese Communist Party.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones: Bill regulating Cherokee County off-road vehicle parks ‘on life support’ in House

Legislation regulating off-road vehicle parks in Cherokee County is “on life support” in the House, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) on Tuesday.

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Joey Clark: The Alabama billion-dollar monument thought experiment

 If money and means were of no concern, how should the state of Alabama enshrine its history and the hopes for where its story might lead? 

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Talladega’s Ritz Theatre presents Marvin Gaye story May 2

A multi-media show will recreate the life of singer, songwriter Marvin Gay on May 2 at Talladega's Ritz Theatre.

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Services, flag-lowering set for former Lt. Gov. George McMillan on April 25

Services will be April 25 for former Lt. Governor George McMillan, who died last week. Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered to half-mast.

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Sen. Jabo Waggoner, Sen. Dan Roberts, Sen. Shay Shelnutt, Rep. Jim Carns: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board

The time has come for decisive reform of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). For the purpose of accomplishing such reform the undersigned have prepared and are sponsoring in the Alabama Legislature Senate Bill 330.

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Last chance this week for Montgomery crime-inspired bill letting state take over failing local PDs

After being delayed on the final day of last week’s legislative week, legislation by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) allowing the governor and attorney general (AG) to appoint an interim police chief in municipalities with out-of-control crime is nearing its final chance at becoming law as session winds down.

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Judge denies motion to dismiss Mobile City Council members, attorneys from former police chief lawsuit

A judge dismissed motions to dismiss filed by several defendants in the case of former Mobile police chief Paul Prine, who is suing several city officials and others in connection with his 2024 termination.

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