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Grocery Tax Alabama News
Grocery tax cut bill to start advancing in House this week

Legislation that would cut the state’s portion of the sales tax on groceries in half is expected to start in the House this week.

George Wallace Alabama News
David Azbell: A surprising lesson in forgiveness from a former Alabama governor

On May 15, 1972, a man named Arthur Bremer shot Alabama Gov. George Wallace in a well-known incident. Wallace's extension of forgiveness toward Bremer, however, is a well-kept secret.

Border Migrants Alabama News
Phil Williams: Protect this house

This is our house, and we must protect it. We must restore order at the border so that we can continue to be a blessing to others.

Montgomery Skyline Alabama News
'What is the big boogeyman with the state retirement system owning it?': State Sen. Givhan pushes RSA-owned statehouse proposal

The leading proposal for a new building to house the state government's legislative branch appears to involve a public-private partnership between the State of Alabama and the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA).

Champagne Munroe Alabama News
Drag show organizers in Fairhope add age requirement for ticket purchases

An age requirement for a drag show brunch at Bay Breeze Café, Bar and Grill in Fairhope has been put in place after complaints regarding its original advertisement.

Weshillsss Alabama News
Running through obstacles has been part of Wes Hills' football path

Wes Hills has come a long way since his Ironman football days in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Coastal Cowgirl 2 Alabama News
Hell on Wheels: Country-themed AirBnB near the beach celebrating real women

Whose bed have your boots been under? One South Alabama woman hopes the Coastal Cowgirl Music City AirBnB will be what you choose.

Ashley and Mom Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Thank you, Mom!

A significant influence in my life, my mom has shaped me into the woman I have become. Through the countless hours she spent showing and teaching me things, to the emotional support she has offered throughout my life, she has become my closest and most cherished friend.

Supreme Court Interior Alabama News
KCarl Smith: The U.S. Supreme Court should continue to correct its mistakes

The court system has legitimate authority to apply the law correctly; to rule only within the limits of the Constitution which created it. 

Crosses Alabama News
More Alabama churches leave United Methodist, bringing total to around 500 since December

Nearly 150 Methodist congregations in North Alabama chose to disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church on Thursday, just four days after almost 200 churches in the Southern half of the state left the denomination on Monday. 

State Sen. Chris Elliott. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Anti-ESG bill 'one of the widest, broadest pieces of ESG legislation in the country'

Last week, State Sen. Dan Roberts' (R-Mountain Brook) bill that would prohibit state contracts with businesses that boycott certain sectors of the economy based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies passed out of the Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee.

Gamblersmother Alabama News
Birmingham Stallions lose a USFL South Division game to the visiting Houston Gamblers on Saturday

Penalties were a factor in the Birmingham Stallions loss to the Houston Gamblers.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts earns master's degree

Last month Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was busy signing a five-year contract extension worth $255 million to at the time make him the highest paid player in the NFL.

Care net of chilton county Alabama News
Christian pregnancy center opening home in Chilton County for mothers in need

A maternity home will soon be available in Chilton County for expectant mothers in need.

World Games Alabama News
Senate Minority Leader Singleton: State still getting ‘requests for funding’ for World Games

After a $5 million bailout of Birmingham’s World Games 2022 was left out of the educational budget supplemental passed by the Senate last week, state legislators are still getting requests to put the funding back in elsewhere. 

Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter tight-lipped on actions taken on House floor outbursts: 'That’s between me and that member'

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) remains elusive on whether House members for recent comments on the House floor that have caused resounding drama for the past two weeks.

VOTING MACHINE Alabama News
Bill requiring mandatory ballot audits filed in Alabama House

Legislation that would require mandatory ballot audits by county canvassing boards has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Regions Bank Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: ESG, regulations and economic freedom

Can a law restricting banks increase economic freedom? In the case of Alabama’s Senate Bill 261, the “anti-ESG” bill, the answer is likely yes.

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
Alabama's congressional delegation criticizes Biden border policies, celebrate U.S. House passage of border security bill

Members of Alabama’s congressional delegation took to Twitter on Thursday and Friday to criticize the Biden administration’s border policies and praise the passage of a new border security bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Skipholtzzzz Alabama News
Birmingham Stallions add a couple more key players to the inactive list for Saturday's home game against Houston
Talkingpoints2 Alabama News
Speed bump: Anti-ballot harvesting bill slows pace, prolongs gridlock in Alabama House

It was a matter of time before the breakaway progress of the Alabama House's 2023 legislative session hit a speed bump, but last week's passage of State Rep. Jamie Kiel's (R-Russellville) anti-ballot harvesting bill appears to have been that mechanism.

Keysaban Alabama News
Former UAB safety Jaylen Key will use his final season of college eligibility at Alabama

Former UAB safety Jaylen Key chose to drive up the road instead of going home.

David Cole Alabama News
State Rep. Cole asks for delay days before State House deposition in election lawsuit

Freshman State Rep. David Cole (R-Madison) asked for a stay in the contested election lawsuit on Friday in Madison County Circuit Court a few days before he is scheduled to be deposed at the State House.

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Alabama softball comes up short against Tennessee in SEC Tournament semifinals

Alabama’s SEC Tournament run comes to a close in the semifinals losing to the No. 1 seed Tennessee Volunteers 7-6 Friday night.

Hourglass Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Is government picking winners and losers when it comes to hourly employees?

I’m not advocating for a $15 minimum wage statewide. But I do wonder why the discussed proposal is for government employees — who are part of a powerful lobby — when too little is being done to support the private sector.

DRAG SHOW FAIRHOPE Alabama News
Upcoming Fairhope drag show would be illegal if lawmakers pass proposed bill

A planned drag show brunch at Bay Breeze Café, Bar and Grill in Fairhope could be illegal if lawmakers pass a recently proposed obscenity bill.

AL State House Ashley Carter Alabama News
Bill to acquire more land for possible new State House passes Senate

A bill that would place more land next to the current Alabama State House under legislative control for possible construction of a new State House passed the Senate on Thursday.

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