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Jim Zeigler: Alabama will be 'just fine' under DOGE cuts

Alabama programs will be just fine during the pruning of federal spending by Elon Musk and DOGE.

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Wiley Blankenship joins Connie Hudson campaign for Mobile mayor

Wiley Blankenship, CEO of Coastal Alabama Partnership and executive director of Coastal 150, has joined the Connie Hudson for mayor campaign.

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Jeff Minick: Good life, good death

Love and gratitude make for a good life and a good death.

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Illegal reentry indictments handed down to nine in Huntsville

Multiple indictments were handed down for illegal reentry after a Homeland Security investigation in Huntsville.

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Stewart Tankersley: Impeccable character must be central to science

In the opening remarks of his confirmation hearing, Jay Bhattacharya stated that “a culture of coverup, obfuscation, and a lack of tolerance for ideas that differed from theirs” characterized the official federal COVID response.

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House to tackle tax cut legislation on first day after week-long break

The Alabama House of Representatives is slated to tackle a handful of tax cuts when it returns from a week-long hiatus from the state house after sailing through committee on the final meeting day last week.

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Walker County Commission steps away from jail responsibility following indictments in death of Anthony Mitchell

The Walker County Commission held a special meeting Monday to release a statement related to indictments of jail employees in connection with the death of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell in 2023.

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Donald Trump, Jr. to speak at April 3 ALGOP dinner as rumors swirl about his possible 2028 candidacy for president

The speaker at the ALGOP dinner April 3 is Donald Trump, Jr. He is denying rumors that he may run for President in 2028.

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Phil Williams: Good speech, bad speech

A good speech is far more than just words. A good speech is about delivery as much as content. It rhetorically moves the hearts and minds with tones that invite listeners in, stories that identify with the audience, and timing that hits the mark at the right moment.

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UAB gets $662,000 federal grant for ‘unpacking structural racism’ in childhood cancer care

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently received a large federal grant to study “structural racism” in childhood cancer care.

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State Sen. Smitherman calls for excluding unvaccinated K-12 students from school — 'They need to be at home with Zoom'

During the debate on a bill that would specify requirements for parents to obtain a religious vaccine exemption for their K-12 child, State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham) advocated for excluding unvaccinated children from attending schools in person.

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House passes over half of its anti-illegal immigration package — 'This is about public safety'

On the final day of the legislative session before a one-week break, the Alabama House of Representatives advanced three of five proposed measures to bolster enforcement of illegal immigration and reduce abuse of legal immigration in the state.

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Weekend Recap: No. 22 Auburn baseball picks up a 2-1 series win over Old Dominion 

No. 22 Auburn picked up a 2-1 series win over Old Dominion at Plainsman Park. The Tigers picked up a 10-4 win on Friday, dropped the Saturday game 11-9 and clinched the series with a 7-3 win in the rubber match on Sunday. 

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Weekend Recap: No. 23 Alabama baseball off to best start in program history, takes two of three against Presbyterian College

No. 23 Alabama baseball won the weekend series against Presbyterian College but dropped the Sunday finale for their first loss of the season.

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Anna Barren: Is marriage no longer worth it for men?

Today’s difficulties don’t mean we should throw marriage away. In fact, life shows that it’s the toughest goals that are usually the most worth pursuing.

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Talmadge East: The simple majesty of a fried bologna sandwich

In an age where every meal is an occasion for social media documentation, the fried bologna sandwich stands as a monument to the idea that good food need not announce itself with pretense.

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State Sen. Albritton: 'We intend to go back' to bid-build system on Escambia County mega-prison after Elmore facility 100% cost overrun

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range) says to expect changes in the delivery method for the Escambia County men's mega-prison after the price for its sister facility, named for Gov. Kay Ivey and nearing completion in Elmore County, doubled from $623 million to $1.25 billion.

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Aderholt: 'Most would be surprised to learn' that English is not the U.S. official language

During an appearance on Newsmax TV's Saturday broadcast of "America Right Now," U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) continued his push to make English the official language of the United States.

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Jennifer Wolverton: Are you missing out on what the CHOOSE Act can offer your child?

A revolution is taking place in Alabama education, and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of microschools.

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Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project continues with dredged material from Mobile Harbor widening

The Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project entered phase two this week.

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What happens if the U.S. Department of Education is disbanded? State Sen. Orr speculates

Friday on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) offered his best guess on what could happen if President Donald Trump is successful in his bid to close the U.S. Department of Education.

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Elliott doubles down on defunding Magic City Acceptance Academy — 'Not something that's consistent with Alabama values'

After calling for defunding public institutions that flout the state’s anti-DEI and “divisive concepts” law, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) again singled out Magic City Acceptance Academy as one of the first offenders on the chopping block.

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Rebounding, interior defense costly for Auburn as Sears delivers the dagger

Rebounding, interior defense costly for Auburn as Sears delivers the dagger

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4 takeaways from No. 7 Alabama's 93-91 overtime win over No. 1 Auburn

No. 7 Alabama spoils No. 1 Auburn’s senior night with a 93-91 overtime win.

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Sean of the South: Attention deficit device

I’m left holding my instrument. But I have warmth inside. An overwhelming feeling that our kids are going to be okay if we can just get the phones out of their hands for a few minutes.

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Tax cut package filed in House — 'These tax cuts will save Alabama families approximately $314.6 million per year'

Four bills aimed at cutting taxes for Alabamians have officially been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives after weeks of speculation from legislative leadership and the Alabama Republican Party.

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American Farm Bureau Federation gives Britt ‘Outstanding New Member of Congress’ Award

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) received the American Farm Bureau Federation's “Outstanding New Member of Congress” award this week.

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