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Sales tax increase on alcohol bought at ABC stores begins

A new law increasing the state sales tax on alcohol sold in ABC stores went into effect on Tuesday.

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Allen Keller: Business school lessons that explain the response of today's elites

For years the Biden administration allowed illegals to pour through our southern border, claiming to want a solution to the crisis, but doing nothing about it until recently – presumably because polls show that voters want something done about it and there is an election approaching.

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Prison employees arrested with pounds of methamphetamine, weapons, drones

Three suspects, including two former prison employees, were arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of pounds of illegal drugs, guns, drones and other contraband.

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Indictment: Former AIDT assistant director Kristi Bain’s alleged theft of public funds exceeded $100,000

An indictment released this week revealed new details about the arrest of Kristi Bain, a 2022 candidate for Cullman County Commission and former Alabama Industrial Development and Training assistant director.

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Jerry Carl on possible 2025 Mobile mayoral run: 'We're just going to wait and see where God wants us'

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's decision not to run for mayor in 2025 last week opened the door to a wide-open field of candidates seeking the position.

Katie Britt on FNC's "America's Newsroom,' 10/2/2024 Alabama News
Katie Britt: Joe Biden's doctrine of 'don't' means to our adversaries 'do'

On Wednesday, the day after she served as a surrogate in the vice-presidential debate spin room on behalf of U.S. Sen. JD Vance's (R-Ohio) candidacy, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) appeared on Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" and offered a harsh critique of the Biden administration's foreign policy.

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Justice Will Sellers: Celebrating international communications

Creating easy communications allowed citizens to be informed to make wise choices, not only as it relates to their government, but for commercial relationships, too. 

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Decatur Fire training reflects patterns of alleged abuse by lead training chief

The Alabama Fire College maintains a governing board for personnel standards, certification, and training. On Monday, AFC officials met with Decatur Fire and Rescue leadership to address “some allegations that AFC needed to investigate.” 

Alabama Port Authority Alabama News
Ship pile-up inevitable as dockworker strike continues; Mobile-based logistics CEO says no need to panic over toilet paper

Ships continue to arrive at shut-down terminals as the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike enters day two. Already, panic has set in, and toilet paper and other paper products have flown off shelves from Texas to New York.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones considering ‘legislative fix’ for local grocery tax cuts

A “legislative fix” might be needed to a 2023 grocery tax cut law after the city of Hoover said on Tuesday they weren’t implementing a planned local grocery tax cut due to state restrictions, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre).

James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant. Photo from Wikipedia. Alabama News
Alabama Power's Plant Barry 'ticking time-bomb,' Mobile Baykeeper says after EPA settles with power giant

Alabama Power and the Environmental Protection Agency settled a lawsuit concerning coal ash at the James Barry plant in Bucks.

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Figures attempts to downplay Dobson border concerns, brings up private sector actions during AL-2 debate

During a Wednesday morning debate, Alabama’s second congressional candidates, Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures, clashed over immigration policy and border security, with Figures casting doubt on Dobson’s sincerity due to her actions in the private sector.

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Freeze no stranger to rivalries heading into Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

Auburn takes on Georgia in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry on Saturday, and Hugh Freeze knows how much it means to the respective fanbases.

First Baptist Hazlehurst Alabama News
Fairhope church gathering donations for small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene

While many Alabama resources are being sent to the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina, a Fairhope church is gathering goods for a small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Cailee Knight Alabama News
Mobile grand jury indicts five in capital murder of 9-year-old Cailee Knight

A Mobile County Grand Jury indicted four people in connection to the December 2023 death of Cailee Knight.

Grocery Store Alabama News
Hoover says State of Alabama blocking local grocery tax cut

The City of Hoover said the State of Alabama is blocking a 0.5% local grocery tax cut that was supposed to go into effect on Tuesday.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Bryan Dawson: Sandy Stimpson modeled a businessman’s approach to government

Stimpson’s story is one of an abundant life that certainly does not seem to be finished. You can be sure the people of Alabama will be eagerly watching to see how his next chapter unfolds.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed removed from booking site charging up to $20,000 speaking fee after 1819 News report

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s online profile offering speaking engagements for up to $20,000 was abruptly removed from the internet after an 1819 News story highlighting the city’s resistance to fulfilling public records requests related to Reed’s travel expenses.

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Toilet paper panic hits Alabama

Fears of a supply chain shortage due to the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike sparked panic over toilet paper Tuesday.

Shomari Figures, Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
AL-2 candidate Caroleene Dobson supports Israel in wake of missile attack; Democratic candidate Shomari Figures stays silent

Republican nominee for Alabama's second congressional district, Caroleene Dobson, expressed support for the state of Israel following a recent Iranian missile attack while her Democratic opponent, Shomari Figures, has remained silent.

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'One of the best debate performances in American history' — Alabama Republicans praise JD Vance's 'master class' VP debate effort

Republican vice presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) delivered what many are calling a historic performance during the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday night against his opponent and Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood Alabama News
More prisons and prosecutors, truth in sentencing on Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood's wish list

As localities around the state grapple with increasing crime, lawmakers are looking at ways the legislature can assist those localities. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood has some suggestions.

steve marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Montgomery's success in cutting crime with MACS program can help other areas failed by Democrat policies

Like many Democrat-run cities, crime in Montgomery was nearing an all-time high over the past summer as local law enforcement struggled with recruitment. However, thanks to the new Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) program, Attorney General Steve Marshall said things were taking a turn for the better.

Longshoremen strike at midnight at Bayport Terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority working to minimize impact of worker strike; Biden not acting

The Port of Mobile is one of 36 ports nationwide where workers are striking to ask for better wages and no automation.

David Goliath Alabama News
Provision Fairhope flies banner plane 'David/Goliath' in response to Starbucks opening

When the latest Starbucks opened in Fairhope, people began approaching Provision owners William and Elisabeth Hanes and asking them if they were worried. They responded with a banner plane and a message.

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ICE: Man arrested for reckless murder in Opelika is illegal alien from Guatemala

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed a Guatemalan arrested for reckless murder of a Columbus, Ga. surgeon on Monday is an illegal alien.

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: The common denominators of violent crime

Together, we can find solutions to the problems that plague us and make all Alabama communities the best they can be.

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