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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.” 

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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'America stands with you and your people' — Alabama's federal lawmakers voice support, prayers for Israel in midst of Iranian missile attack

Alabama’s federal lawmakers are continuing to voice support for Israel as it faces ongoing missile attacks from Iran as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

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'Praying': Bruce Pearl warns 'all hell could break loose' if Israel's defense doesn't hold

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is praying as Israel comes under attack from Iranian ballistic missiles on Tuesday.

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Joey Clark: The DOJ's lawsuit against Wes Allen only sows more distrust

Now the feds, through the weaponized Department of Justice (DOJ), are suing Wes Allen for trying to guarantee election integrity in the state. The feds say he violated the sacred “Quiet Period Provision” of federal law that prohibits “systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.”

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ICE detainer placed on man charged with reckless murder in I-85 crash that killed Columbus, Ga. surgeon

Opelika Police officers arrested Armin Rubido Gomez Lopez of Auburn on Monday after he was discharged from Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. 

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Supply chain issues, increased costs expected with dockworker strike

An estimated 45,000 U.S. dockworkers are striking across East and Gulf Coast ports, including the Port of Mobile.

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Alabama National Guard team deployed for North Carolina search and rescue efforts

Governor Kay Ivey has activated the Alabama National Guard to assist areas in North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

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