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NIH gave UAB $408,375 grant to study ‘masculinizing gender-affirming hormone therapy’ effects for transgender men

The National Institutes for Health gave the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023 a $408,375 federal grant to study how testosterone therapy affects transgender men’s susceptibility to HIV infection.

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DHR commissioner opposes bill requiring DHR notification of abuse investigations — ‘Children will die if this bill passes’  

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner was one of many on Wednesday to vigorously oppose a bill that would mandate that DHR inform parents under investigation and inform them of their rights.

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Serbian national convicted in Cherokee County fentanyl trafficking case

A Serbian national was convicted of trafficking fentanyl and several other charges in Cherokee County.

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6-month-old killed in Alabaster dog attack

A six-month-old girl has died from injuries sustained during a dog attack in Alabaster last week.

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State Rep. Ed Oliver hospitalized on Tuesday — ‘I understand his vitals are good’

The Alabama House of Representatives adjourned on a somber note Tuesday evening after leadership announced the hospitalization of State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville), as well as the declining health of a former member.

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New pharmacy benefit manager bill filed in Alabama Senate, public hearing scheduled for today

New legislation regulating pharmacy benefit managers in Alabama was introduced by State Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton) on Tuesday.

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Second Chance Act passes Senate after failing on first vote

The Second Chance Act passed the Alabama Senate on Tuesday by a margin of 17-8 after initially failing to pass on its first vote 16-16.

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Alabama Senate delays vote on voter registration database change: 'We don't know where that data is being stored'

The Alabama Senate didn’t vote on a bill that changes the voter registration database Alabama election officials use after Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) threatened to filibuster on Tuesday.

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Over 300 tons of trash collected after Mardi Gras in Mobile; Collected beads going to special school

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced Tuesday that 300 tons of trash and garbage was collected during Mardi Gras this year.

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Dothan man arrested again weeks after Biden commuted sentence

A Dothan man was arrested again on Monday just two months after former President Joe Biden commuted his sentence.

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Ivey signs controversial veterans bill into law, appoints new ADVA commissioner: ‘I am grateful to the Alabama Legislature for its resounding support’

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the hotly debated bill restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs and grafting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner into the governor's cabinet while naming the next commissioner to take over the department.

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State trooper arrested, charged with possessing obscene material of person under 17

An Alabama State Trooper has been arrested and charged in Talladega County for possession of pornographic material of a person under the age of 17.

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House passes four-bill tax cut package — ‘Shopping carts get lighter and grocery bills continue to rise’

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a four-bill tax cut package sponsored by Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget chairman State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) on Tuesday without any opposition.”

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House narrowly passes election audit bill after pushback from both parties

The Alabama House of Representatives advanced legislation for the second year in a row to mandate post-election audits in statewide elections on Tuesday.

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AG Marshall recounts battles to defend liberty under Biden, Trump; 'Just because Joe Biden is gone doesn’t mean that we take the foot off the accelerator'

In his speech to the Dale County GOP, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall detailed his efforts in keeping Alabama safe, pushing back against the Biden regime and assisting the second Trump administration. 

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Should Alabama students get credit for released-time instruction?

Religion stands above the culture, but it also permeates the culture. Students whose education is devoid of any kind of religious instruction emerge from school with an unbalanced, one-sided worldview.

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Bats stay hot as No. 16 Auburn takes down Alabama State in midweek action

No. 16 Auburn scored in every inning but one and recorded 13 hits as it took down Alabama State 13-9 on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park.

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Watch: Alabama State secures 16 seed in NCAA Tournament with wild last-second shot

March Madness is officially underway, and Alabama State started it off with a bang on Tuesday.

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Becky Gerritson: Let's put parents in control of their children's digital safety

In Alabama, we believe in limited government, but we also believe in giving parents the tools they need to protect their children.

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Alabama Symphony Orchestra performing free ‘Tunes on Tap’ two nights in Birmingham

Two free concerts are slated by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra at breweries in Birmingham.

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House Minority Ldr Daniels warns legislators about letting OT tax exemption end before 2026 election year: ‘$230 million tax increase ... Good luck with that’

A variety of tax cut bills backed by House Republican leadership are slated to be voted on the House floor on Tuesday including another one-cent grocery tax cut and an increased exemption on retirement benefit withdrawals.

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Stephanie Smith: We're living in topsy turvy world: a comparison of Alabama tax plans

The House Republican plan would cut taxes less than simply retaining the overtime tax elimination and would retain a minimum of a $1.5 billion surplus in state budgets. 

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Devin Foley: What does it mean to be an American? (Part 2)

If a large portion of Americans don’t even know the details of the one thing that unites them, how long do we expect unity to last?

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Trial date set for former Hanceville police chief fired following corruption indictments

Former Hanceville police chief Jason Marlin pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment in connection to a corruption case that led to the disbandment of the entire police department.

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Russellville Fire lieutenant fired following undercover child sex sting

A Russellville firefighter was among those arrested in a recent child sex sting in Limestone County.

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‘A lack of respect;’ Springville city councilors speak out on mayor’s behavior

Springville city councilors are speaking out on Mayor Dave Thomas’ behavior during recent council meetings, saying his actions are “wasting our time” and show “a lack of respect.”

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Britt pushes to update federal law on online safety, data tracking and advertising for youth — 'Our country is in the throes of a mental health crisis'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently filed legislation in the Senate to update federal law surrounding online data collection and advertisements directed at children and teens.

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