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Official removed from Houston County Board of Registrars for alleged voter fraud schemes; Secretary of State to turn findings over to authorities

An official with the Houston County Board of Registrars has been removed following suspicion she was involved in allowing voters to register fraudulently, the Secretary of State’s Office announced.

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Fairhope father checks out LGBTQ, teen sexuality books to shield others from being exposed

In the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library, there are books that address inherent racism, suicide ideation, LGBT issues and teenage sexuality. For Pride Month, several of these books were put on display. Now, some parents are taking action to ensure no one can check out the titles.

Taxes Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Will higher income tax rates cost Alabama population growth?

If Alabama wants to maximize the benefits of the work from home movement and subsequent migration, lowering the income tax burden is the place to start.

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Rural Wiregrass town Brundidge event venue becomes landing spot for drag shows, pride festival 'for all ages'

On March 11, the venue hosted “Freya’s Drag Spectacular,” featuring drag queen Freya the Dark in a “night of fun for all ages,” according to an event description.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
City of Mobile approves Ladd-Peebles agreement with Mobile County Schools

The Mobile City Council discussed a purchase and sale agreement for Mobile County Schools to buy Ladd-Peebles Stadium for $1.

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Illegal sports betting case continued for 6 months, federal judge orders

The eleven defendants charged in connection to a possible multi-million-dollar illegal sports gambling conspiracy will not go to trial this month, as planned. Instead, the trial is being put off until at least December after the judge granted a continuance at the request of the defense.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville blocks 10th attempt by Democrats to get around hold on military promotions in battle against Pentagon abortion policy

For the 10th time, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) kept Democrats from maneuvering around his hold on military promotions to combat a U.S. Department of Defense policy that financially facilitates abortions.

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Heated debate over LGBTQ+ children's books at Prattville-Autauga Public Library rages on

The battle over LGBTQ+ children’s books at the Prattville-Autauga Library continues as opponents read excerpts from the contentious books at a city council meeting.

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Justin Bogie talks Medicaid expansion on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the pitfalls of Medicaid expansion and the lack of governmental transparency in Alabama.

Scott Harris Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: COVID lockdowns and the State Health Officer

Having the governor appoint a state health officer will not correct the deficiencies of our emergency powers laws, but the debate might encourage reforms before the next pandemic. 

Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022. Alabama News
Next Round's Lance Taylor: Freeze Auburn's best coach 'maybe since Pat Dye'

Hugh Freeze hasn't coached a game at Auburn yet but is already receiving high praise as one of the Tigers' best coaches in a while.

Regions Bank Alabama News
Where do three top Birmingham-based banks stand on ESG?

Earlier this month, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law restrictions on financial institutions’ ability to use environmental, social governance (ESG) factors to discriminate in business decisions while entering contracts with the state.

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'We’ve been resilient because the consumer is resilient': Atlanta Fed representative optimistic about economy during talk at Dothan Chamber of Commerce

“For everybody that I talk to who says, ‘Hey, we’re seeing softening in the economy,’ there are other folks I talk to who say record year. For everyone that says, ‘We think consumer spending is slowing down,’ somebody else is saying, ‘No, listen, the consumer is still going strong.’”

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appoints reapportionment committee members as special session looms

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has appointed members to the Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment as the state prepares for a July special session to redraw congressional maps.

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Mobile City Council to vote on relocation of Hank Aaron Home

The Mobile City Council will vote next week on the relocation of the childhood home of Hank Aaron. The home will be moved to a new site in the Toulminville community if the resolution is approved.

Tabitha Isner Alabama News
Alabama Democratic Party vice-chair on Hunter Biden plea deal: 'Lock him up!'

Alabama Democratic Party vice-chair Tabitha Isner appeared to find common ground with Republicans calling for jail time and equal treatment under the law for Hunter Biden after he pleaded guilty to tax evasion and other felony charges.

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn's Pearl applauds letter urging Biden to 'deter' Iranian nuclear deal — 'Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to Twitter to thank a group of U.S. Senators for penning a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to "strengthen efforts to deter" the Iranian nuclear program.

Prayer Alabama News
Pre-council prayer continues in Mobile despite criticism of June 6 prayer — 'I was disturbed'

The Mobile City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday and opened with a prayer following criticism from LGBT activists the week prior.

AUBURN BOOKS Alabama News
Auburn Public Library offering children’s books with 'pornographic imagery,' 'depictions of homosexual behavior,' resident finds

During a meeting of the East Alabama Republican Assembly, a citizen brought pornographic and inappropriate books she says are in the children’s section of the Auburn Public Library.

State Rep. Andy Whitt Alabama News
State Rep. Whitt: 'We will see some form of legislation introduced in the upcoming 2024 session related to the lottery or a comprehensive gaming plan'

Earlier this month, the Alabama Legislature concluded business without addressing the issue of gambling in the state, but the work to formulate a state lottery or even a "comprehensive gaming plan" is well underway.

Rickwood Field Alabama News
Play ball! Birmingham makes MLB's 2024 'Field of Dreams' game at Rickwood Field official

Tuesday, Major League Baseball confirmed the report that Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the United States, would be the site of a regular season game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants in 2024.

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Members of Alabama's congressional delegation decry Hunter Biden plea deal — ‘This is clearly a slap on the wrist’

Members of the Alabama congressional delegation responded to Hunter Biden’s plea deal on Tuesday, through which he pleaded guilty to failing to pay income taxes in excess of $3 million and agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion agreement for a separate firearm and drug charge.

Speaking Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott to drop legislation during upcoming special session cutting $5 million from Alabama Department of Archives and History in wake of LGBTQ+ event

Legislation is in the works to remove $5 million in funding to the Alabama Department of Archives and History after it hosted a luncheon about Alabama's LGBTQ history.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office giving away gift cards instead of tickets to motorists with car trouble

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway announced a new program to decrease the number of traffic citations issued in the county.

RFK Alabama News
Joey Clark: Why RFK Jr. has caught my eye

The establishment has already started their preemptive strikes against a certain Democratic candidate for the presidency – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK Jr.) – labeling him a kooky conspiracy theorist.

Courtney Edwards Alabama News
OSHA fines airline after worker at Montgomery airport sucked into turbofan engine

The Occupational Safety and Hazard Association (OSHA) has concluded its investigation into a deadly New Year’s Eve incident at the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM).

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State Sen. Carnley looks to tackle tax reform, education in next regular session; Questions unnecessary bills — 'Are there bills that we need to be trying to repeal versus always creating laws?'

'I said it's amazing that all these bills just come out, but are there bills that we need to be trying to repeal versus always creating laws?'

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