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Alabama's 'demolished' seafood industry could be saved by Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

President Donald Trump rolled out his tariff regime on Wednesday, also known as "Liberation Day," by raising tariffs, including 34% more on imports from China, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan.

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Report: ‘Republicans, independents’ quoted in Washington Post story about Dale Strong, DOGE protesters are actually Democrats

A recent Washington Post article quoting so-called Republicans and independents protesting recent DOGE cuts and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) actually quoted Democrats

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House passes $3.7 billion General Fund Budget, supplemental appropriations for 2026 — 'Our state remains on solid financial footing'

After relatively benign debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the State’s General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Trump fires TVA chairman Joe Ritch, limits board's power

President Donald Trump fired the Tennessee Valley Authority board chairman, the second member to be let go in a week.

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Public hearing held on Alabama debanking legislation

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a public hearing on the Equality in Financial Services Act on Wednesday.

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House Committee shoots down bill allowing students to attend religious instruction during the school day – ‘This is part of the process’

On Wednesday, the House Education Committee voted down legislation allowing students to receive off-site religious instruction as part of their regular education.

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Trans advocates speak out against bill banning discussion on gender ideology, displaying pride flags in school classrooms

Transgender advocates came out in force Wednesday afternoon to speak against legislation banning instruction or discussion related to gender identity or sexual orientation from being provided to public school students in pre-K through the 12th grade.  

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Andrew Sorrell lends $250,000 to his campaign for Secretary of State

Secretary of State candidate Andrew Sorrell made a $250,000 loan to his campaign Wednesday. The Republican primary is in May 2026.

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Americans killed, attacked by violent Venezuelan gang, AG Marshall says in brief to U.S. Supreme Court

 Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is among three attorneys general leading a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court defending actions to combat the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

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'We are setting ourselves up for destruction': Alabama officers lament removing 'God' from Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) changed its Code of Ethics for the first time since 1957, omitting the word "God."

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Tuberville on UA student detained by ICE: 'If you don't go by the rules of our country, you should be going home'

During a Wednesday call with the press, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said more information will come to light on Iranian University of Alabama doctoral student Alireza Doroudi, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week.

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Kristin Landers: Your child has an Autism diagnosis – now what?

April is officially Autism Acceptance Month. But for parents of a child on the Autism spectrum, every day provides ample Autism awareness.

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RFK Jr ousts Fauci replacement, former UAB official Jeanne Marrazzo

A former University of Alabama at Birmingham official was among the top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who were removed from their jobs on Tuesday. 

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'You might be a redneck': Jeff Foxworthy performing in Oxford on Friday

You might miss some Southern laughter if you miss Jeff Foxworthy's show in Oxford April 4. Check your neck.

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Annie Holmquist: The 3 simple components to raising an intelligent child

Want to see our free culture continue? Then start raising an intelligent kid … and rest assured that it doesn’t take a genius to do it.

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Poarch Creek Indians complete purchase of Birmingham Racecourse

The Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) and the McGregor Family announced on Wednesday that PCI’s Wind Creek Hospitality has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse.

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‘This is bad stuff’: Public hearing held on regulation, restriction of Delta-8 THC and similar products

Opponents and proponents of legislation regulating psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC gathered at the State House on Wednesday to voice their opinions on the proposed bill.

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Tuberville leaving sports betting up to the legislature — 'The taxpayers in the state of Alabama will make a decision on that'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday weighed in on the ongoing gambling issue in Alabama, saying the people should decide.

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Senate committee passes post-election audit bill

Members of the Senate General Fund Budget committee passed legislation requiring Alabama election officials to conduct a post-election audit after general elections passed by a 9-5 margin on Wednesday.

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Dothan Preparatory Academy had ‘little advance warning’ before EF-1 tornado struck school

Officials at Dothan Preparatory Academy (DPA) have been surveying damage and returning items to students after an EF-1 tornado damaged the school.

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Overflow crowd at House hearing on bill to re-open Mobile’s Big Creek Lake, prevent other closings

A house committee hearing was held Wednesday on a bill to prevent water systems from closing public lakes to boating and fishing. A committee vote could come next week.

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Ivey signs paid parental leave for state employees, teachers — ‘We value families, and we value our workforce’

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a recently passed bill that would grant paid parental leave for state employees and public school workers. 

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Are liberals no longer liberal?

Liberals give lip service to free exercise of religion, but when peoples’ heads are on the chopping block for preaching their convictions, liberals are generally nowhere to be found.

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‘We’re still using Common Core’: Education experts call for Alabama to align with Trump’s vision, end indoctrination

Experts and concerned citizens are urging Alabama to eliminate Common Core standards, cut woke bureaucracy and empower parents and students in light of President Donald Trump’s executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education and end “radical indoctrination” in schools.

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Baldwin County business selling seeds and trees nationwide accused of defrauding customers

Attorney General Steve Marshall's office has taken over the website of a Baldwin County business after issuing a restraining order against the company.

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House votes to approve licensing fee increase for seafood dealers, additional funds used to advertise Alabama seafood over foreign imports

The Alabama House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to increase licensing fees for Alabama Seafood dealers, with the funds going to a state non-profit to encourage purchasing Alabama products in lieu of imported products.

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City approves Chief Thomas Boulware to lead Mountain Brook Police Department

The Mountain Brook City Council approved the appointment of Thomas Boulware as police chief.

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