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Givhan Alabama News
Givhan says bill reining in State Health Officer power about accountability — 'State health department is not accountable to the people whatsoever'

Last week, off-the-cuff remarks given by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris at a University of Alabama at Birmingham event breathed new life into legislation offered by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) to reform the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Devyn Keith Alabama News
Huntsville councilman Devyn Keith's bench trial delayed for second time this month

For the second time this month, Huntsville councilman Devyn Keith has had his shoplifting trial date rescheduled, this time until August 22.

Frances Holk Jones Alabama News
State Rep. Holk-Jones makes emotional plea for bill to fund 988 crisis services with phone tax: 'Sometimes you just need someone to talk to'

Freshman State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) took a powerful stand last week in support of HB389, also known as the 988 Crisis System of Care Act.

Alabama baseball player Jim Jarvis (10) steals home against Auburn at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Sunday, Apr 16, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn a 5 seed, Alabama a 9 seed in Hoover SEC Baseball Tournament

College baseball's regular season has come to an end, and the SEC Baseball Tournament's host state boasts two of the hotter teams entering postseason play at the Hoover Met.

Murder chalk outline Alabama News
Birmingham's violent crime wave continues with five shootings, two homicides, more injured over weekend

Birmingham Police Department officers had to respond to five shootings in the city over the weekend which resulted in 11 injuries and two deaths, continuing the violent crime epidemic that has been plaguing the city since at least the beginning of 2022. 

Jim Zeigler Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: Bills would add 98 cents to three dollars a month on each cell phone and landline

We all want to prevent suicides and help emergency mental health services, but when the state has more money than ever, why is the answer a new tax?  

Stevenreed Alabama News
City of Montgomery asks for dismissal of former police chief lawsuit

An attorney representing the city of Montgomery and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed asked a federal court last week to dismiss a civil lawsuit by former Montgomery Police chief Ernest Finley.

SCOTT BRIDGE COMPANY NEW BRIDGE 3 Alabama News
Baldwin County bridge builder Scott Bridge Co. 'flat-out' shut down after court ruling; Praying for answers, still paying employees

The owner of the bridge company selected to build a new bridge in South Baldwin County has found himself in the middle of a legal standoff forcing him to stop the work on the project.

RBG Alabama News
Phil Williams: Special protection

The late justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would likely have some choice words to say about the "What is a Woman Act."

Barry Moore Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore: Call and thank Tuberville for taking a stand on military abortion

According to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), pro-life supporters should be grateful for Tuberville's effort.

Tyrus Alabama News
FNC's Tyrus brings two hours of belly laughs in sold-out Gulf Shores show

Tyrus Live came to Gulf Shores over the weekend and the reviews were positive.

Strong Putin Britt Alabama News
Russia bans Britt, Strong over U.S. sanctions: 'I’d say bless his heart, but he doesn’t have one'

In retaliation for various sanctions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation released a list of 500 Americans now banned from the country, including U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville).

Scott Harris Alabama News
Dr. Stewart Tankersley and Concerned Doctors: State Health Officer Scott Harris must be removed from office

When history tells the story of what happened in The Great COVID Debacle, the most critical factor will be the epic failure and demonstrable incompetence of our public health authorities. For the state of Alabama, these charges land squarely at the feet of Dr. Scott Harris, the State Health Officer.

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Alabama softball edges by Middle Tennessee State to advance to NCAA Super Regional

A Middle Tennessee State victory in the first game Sunday forced a one-game scenario to determine who would advance to the NCAA Super Regionals, but Alabama was able to squeak past the Blue Raiders 1-0 to advance to the Super Regionals for the 17th time in 18 seasons.

Professional man Alabama News
Randy Tatano: How to get a job without applying

Have we, as a society, gotten so far beyond casual in our dress that even wearing khakis and an oxford shirt is now the equivalent of a tuxedo? Do basic business casual clothes send me directly to management? 

Hurricane Alabama News
Local officials prepare for hurricane season while NOAA pilots prepare to fly into storms this summer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and officials on Alabama’s Gulf Coast are preparing for hurricane season.

Sessions Alabama News
Legislation limiting foreign farm and forest land passes Senate

Legislation that bars certain foreign citizens and entities from owning farm and forest land in Alabama passed the Senate on Thursday.

Nathaniel Ledbetter. Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter on Redstone Arsenal snub: 'It’s a problem for our country when we make decisions like that based on politics'

A report surfaced Monday revealing the Biden administration's plans to reverse course on moving U.S. Space Command headquarters to Alabama due to the state's abortion law.

Elliott625 Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Ivey's 'hands-off approach' with ALDOT on Baldwin County bridge project 'shocking'

Montgomery County Circuit Judge Jimmy Pool's ruling last week partially revealed how the Alabama Department of Transportation and Gov. Kay Ivey were interacting on the long-contemplated Intracoastal Waterway bridge project in South Baldwin County.

Woman by Lake Alabama News
Ashley Carter: God makes no mistakes

God, in His infinite wisdom, created us in His image and for His glory. There are but two genders – male and female – and that will never change.  

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks Alabama News
Mo Brooks: Communist China assisted in my 2022 U.S. Senate defeat

During a lengthy appearance on Montgomery radio NewsTalk 93.1's "Health & Wealth" program last week, former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said Communist China played a role in his U.S. Senate Republican primary defeat last year.

HARRY REEDER 2 Alabama News
Briarwood's Dr. Harry Reeder III leaves legacy of hope and eternal blessings with his own profound words

“I hear a lot of people that say, 'Well, our thoughts and prayers are with you.' Well, I like to say it this way: Our thoughts are with you, but our prayers are for you to the Lord and that he would intervene with His presence, His power and His peace." - Briarwood Presbyterian Church, PCA senior pastor Dr. Harry Reeder

Larry Stutts Alabama News
State Sen. Stutts: Senate voting on school choice ‘hopefully’ Tuesday

The Alabama Senate will “hopefully” vote on the PRICE Act on Tuesday, according to State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia).

Skipholtzzzz Alabama News
Running game is the spark during the Birmingham Stallions road win over the Michigan Panthers

Alex McGough throws for two touchdown passes and rushes for another in the Birmingham Stallions win.

Jaala Torrence vs Middle Tennessee Twitter Alabama SB Alabama News
Alabama softball advances to Sunday; Now just one win away from the Super Regionals

Coming off a dominating performance Friday, Alabama started off Saturday’s game a little shaky, but a big fourth inning powered them past Middle Tennessee 12-5.

Cutting Tree Alabama News
Sean of the South: Trees of Birmingham

I am perplexed why homeowners in Birmingham are always cutting down enormous, 150-year-old, healthy trees. Is it an aesthetic thing? Do some people just hate trees?

JD Crowe KKK Alabama News
AL.com cartoonist JD Crowe's KKK obsession

The Ku Klux Klan hasn't had any significant social, political or economic influence in Alabama in decades, but AL.com cartoonist J.D. Crowe seems determined to keep its memory alive.

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