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House to tackle post-election audit bill on Tuesday after break

The Alabama House of Representatives will tackle legislation mandating post-election audits when it returns from break on Tuesday, voting on the amended bill that is seeking final passage for the third year in a row.

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Defense team in Keith Sullivan case says juror was tainted

Supporters of Keith Sullivan, the defendant in a Dekalb County murder case, are concerned that a not-guilty verdict could have been reached if the judge had listened to the defense about a possible tainted juror.

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Ivey on abolishing U.S. Department of Education: ‘I’m going to trust President Trump on this one’

Gov. Kay Ivey said on Wednesday she’s going to trust President Donald Trump’s decision on whether to abolish the federal Department of Education.

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National Science Foundation gave Alabama A&M $343,789 grant to study ‘systemic racism’ in math education

The National Science Foundation gave Alabama A&M University a $343,789 grant in 2023 to study systemic racism in mathematics teacher education.

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'These are adults that are making a conscious decision to sexualize children' — State Rep. Butler refiles bill banning discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity in K-12 classrooms

State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) has reintroduced a bill to prohibit discussing gender identity and sexual orientation in K-12 public school classrooms.

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Alabama's House Republicans back six-month spending bill to keep federal government open

Members of the Alabama Republican delegation in the House voted in favor of a six-month spending bill on Tuesday to keep the government open.

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State Rep. Yarbrough tackles red flag laws and preventing a 'Kyle Rittenhouse situation' with new bills — 'Our rights are there for a reason'

Two new bills filed in the Alabama House of Representatives by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) would bolster the state’s self-defense provisions and place a statewide ban on enforcing so-called red flag laws.

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Alabama Midwives Alliance claims regulatory agencies blocking access to ‘life-saving’ newborn screenings — 'It’s about restricting midwifery'

The Alabama Midwives Alliance (ALMA) is claiming resistance from state regulatory agencies as it tries to advance legislation allowing midwives to collect newborn screenings for babies born outside of hospitals.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: To vax or not to vax

Alabama Sens. Arthur Orr and Donnie Chesteen are rendering a great service to our state in offering SB 85, a bill providing exemptions for students and their parents who hold religious objections to vaccination.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: DOGE

We are officially over 50 days into the Trump 2.0 White House, and I can confidently say the Swamp is draining more and more by the second.

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No. 22 Auburn baseball tops UT Martin in midweek action

Fueled by a strong performance from Alex Petrovic on the mound and 11 hits at the plate, No. 22 Auburn toppled UT Martin 6-1 at Toyota Field on Tuesday. 

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Mark Tapson: Ora et labora: Making work meaningful

The right labor performed in the right spirit becomes a form of worship.

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Former Mobile police chief Paul Prine announces run for mayor

Paul Prine, the former Chief of Police for Mobile, formally announced he is running for mayor after months of speculation.

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Social media posts mislead readers on which night to watch for total Lunar eclipse: Stay up past midnight this Thursday night

Total Lunar eclipse watchers need to stay up late this THURSDAY, not Friday. Eclipse starts Thursday night late and goes total at 1:43 a.m. Friday.

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City of Mobile erecting waterfront sculpture of the late Jimmy Buffett, seeking proposals from sculptors

A larger-than-life-size bronze sculpture of Mobile's Jimmy Buffett will be erected on the Port City's waterfront.

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Aderholt, Tuberville, Palmer petition SCOTUS to overturn ruling against parents opting out students from left-wing gender curriculum

Do schools have the power to force students to participate in instruction on gender and sexuality against their parent's wishes and religious beliefs?

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Bart Fletcher: Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses

When a customer swipes, inserts or taps a credit card at a store in Alabama, the small business is charged a fee that amounts to between two and four percent of the transaction amount – a total that includes more than just the cost of the item.

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House Minority Leader Daniels urges legislature to extend overtime tax exemption — 'Ridiculous for us to just sit on our hands'

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) called out his colleagues in the Alabama Legislature for not extending the state's overtime tax exemption, which is due to expire this year.

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'We're fed up': Mobile transit workers walk out, leaving citizens without a ride

A group of transit workers showed up to the Mobile City Council meeting Tuesday with a union representative instead of going to work, leaving some citizens stranded.

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Ag Commissioner Rick Pate considering Lt. Gov. race in 2026 after Tuberville floats run for governor

The game of musical chairs in Alabama politics in 2026 is off-and-running after last week’s news that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is interested in being Alabama’s next governor. 

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ALGOP’s Wahl backs abolishing U.S. Dept. of Education — ‘This unnecessary agency has failed American students for far too long’

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl recently came out in support of President Donalds Trump’s proposed efforts to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.

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Tuberville on possible governor bid: 'It all has to do with how can I help the state of Alabama more'

The "Tommy Tuberville for Governor" discussion gained steam last week after a Punchbowl News report revealed Alabama's senior U.S. Senator was telling colleagues and associates he wanted to run for governor in 2026 instead of seeking another term in the Senate.

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Mobile City Council hikes lodging tax to 10%, approves renewal of Tourism Improvement District fees

The Mobile City Council approved a 2% lodging tax increase, bringing the tax to 10%.

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Alabama lands its first team in NCAA Big Dance after Troy wins Sun Belt Tourney

Troy won the Sun Belt Tourney on Monday and an automatic bid to the NCAA, defeating Arkansas State 94-81.

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Hoover's forensic audit firm confirms off-the-books payment, council authorization

In what might be one of the final chapters of the Hoover Forensic Audit, the outside firm hired by the city attorney has returned answers to nearly 100 questions. 

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Joey Clark: Why is the ‘temporary’ BLACK LIVES MATTER mural still around Montgomery’s historic Court Square Fountain?

The most artistic aspect of that mess of a mural around Montgomery’s Court Square Fountain lies with time – sold as temporary only to still stain the street with the dirty rotten propaganda of years gone by.

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Ledbetter-backed HD-11 candidate Heath Allbright gets BCA endorsement days before qualifying ends

The Business Council of Alabama affiliate ProgressPAC announced on Monday that it was supporting Heath Allbright as he pursues the Republican nomination for the District 11 seat in the upcoming special election.

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