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Marc Gann and Adam Russell Alabama News
Pilot, RN killed in helicopter crash in Shelby County; Roadway reopened following NTSB investigation

The two people killed in a Life Saver helicopter crash Sunday night were identified by authorities in Shelby County.

Photo credit: UAA Communications Alabama News
Auburn baseball loses second SEC series of the season

Everything went right for the Tigers during game one in Gainesville. Auburn's pitching staff held the Gators to just three hits on the way to a 10-1 victory over No. 2 Florida. Then Auburn was outscored 29-13. over games two and three.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville WSJ op-ed defends standoff over military nominations and abortion policy — ‘The only war they are focused on winning is the culture war’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) issued an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday defending his hold on general and flag officer nominations on the Senate floor in response to a Department of Defense policy that uses taxpayer dollars to fund abortions.

Birmingham725 Alabama News
Crisis continues: Another teen dies in Birmingham shooting, youth death count up to 17 since January 2022

Another student at a Birmingham high school died from gunshot wounds Saturday, becoming the latest minor to fall victim to the city’s violent crime epidemic. 

San Francisco City Hall Alabama News
California considers lifting travel ban to Alabama over 2017 religious adoption protections law

A California legislator filed a bill last week lifting the state’s travel ban to 23 states including Alabama and creating a program to “encourage acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell endorses Ron DeSantis for president

On Monday, State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced his endorsement for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), an unannounced but likely Republican presidential candidate in 2024.

Stallonsscrimmage Alabama News
Birmingham Stallions continue preparations for the season opener on April 15

Birmingham Stallions continue to build toward the opening of the second USFL season.

Stadthagen Alabama News
House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen launches podcast to highlight GOP lawmakers

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently started a podcast in which he interviews Republican members of the House of Representatives.

Sunisa Lee during the gymnastics meet between the Auburn Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Friday, Jan 20, 2023. Alabama News
Suni Lee refocuses on 2024 Olympics after Auburn gymnastics career was cut short

Suni Lee revealed on Monday in a Twitter post that an issue with her kidneys was the "non-gymnastics related health issue" that kept her out for the final four meets of Auburn's season.

China money Alabama News
Foreign money in state-funded colleges: Who funds Alabama schools the most?

Over the past thirty years, public higher education institutions in Alabama have received millions from foreign sources, including the Chinese government and Saudi Arabia.

Trump Alabama News
Phil Williams: Lawfare

A good lawyer must occasionally step back, look objectively at a case or prosecution, and make sure that he doesn’t have his own grievances, emotions, politics, or prejudices wrapped up in it.

Orange Beach Alabama News
Mayor Tony Kennon says family-friendly Orange Beach seeing positive impact from Spring Break: ‘MTV has not shown up’

For coastal communities in south Alabama, Spring Break lasts two months. The months of March and April are considered Spring Break Season, according to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism.

Uabhelmet Alabama News
Perseverance is a big part of UAB receiver Connor Harby's life story

Tough childhood times haven't kept UAB wide receiver Connor Harby away from realizing a dream of playing college football.

Audrey Hale Alabama News
Nashville shooter who killed 3 kids, 3 adults worked for Birmingham-based company Shipt — 'We are shocked and horrified'

The shooter who killed three children and three adults at The Covenant School in Nashville last week reportedly worked as a grocery shopper with Birmingham-based company Shipt.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Life Saver helicopter crashes in Shelby County; At least two crewmembers killed

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and multiple agencies responded Sunday evening to a deadly helicopter crash.

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn's Wendell Green Jr. declares for 2023 NBA Draft

The former All-SEC point guard spent two seasons on the Plains after one season at Eastern Kentucky.

Derrian Gobourne during the gymnastics meet between the Auburn Tigers and NC State Wolfpack at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Friday, Jan 27, 2023. Taylor Sondgeroth/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn gymnastics' Derrian Gobourne is going back to the NCAA Championship

The first national champion in Auburn gymnastics history is not done yet. Derrian Gobourne is getting one more chance on floor as the fifth-year senior advanced to NCAA national championship as an individual qualifier.

Courage Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Men of courage, where are you?

Our state and nation need strong men to lead us out of the darkness. It is going to take men of courage, toughness, and strong resilience to come forward and lead.

Isaiah Washington Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Isaiah Washington, in search of a political identity

Because of the left’s successful negative propaganda, the word "conservative" is now a synonym for "racist" or an “Uncle Tom,” and when you tell someone that you are a conservative, you basically admit that you fall in one of those categories.

GROUND BREAKING Alabama News
Alabama attracted over $10 billion in capital investments in 2022; Baldwin County leads the race

The state of Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investments in 2022, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce’s 2022 Alabama Economic Development Impact Report.

Barry Moore 2 Alabama News
Barry Moore on Trump indictment: 'We don't need our opponents picking our nominees' — Trump 'is going to win the race, and he is going to win the case'

One of former President Donald Trump's most outspoken proponents throughout the indictment saga has been Alabama's own U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

Easter Eggs Alabama News
Randy Tatano: The Easter April Fools’ Day gag

The key to a great April Fools’ Day story is believability; it must look as if it’s actually true before the punch line. 

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer successfully passes stipulations protecting gas stoves and repealing $27 billion EPA 'slush fund'

An amendment from U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) removing $27 billion for an Environmental Protection Agency “slush fund” and preventing the Biden Administration from banning gas stoves has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Moody Landfill Fire Alabama News
Moody landfill fire working group now taking public comments to determine what changes could be made

Months after a fire started underground at a Moody landfill, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management continues to address shortcomings that may have put the public at risk.

Delta 8 by Elsa Olofsson Alabama News
Bill to ban underage sale of Delta-8 and other cannabinoids filed in the Alabama Senate

Senate Bill 66 (SB66) is sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence). Similar to a bill filed by Melson in 2022, SB66 seeks to ban the sale, distribution, marketing, or possession of psychoactive cannabinoids derived from or found in hemp to any individual under 21.

DEI blocks Alabama News
Alabama Power’s parent company Southern Co. employees’ DEI training rate was 81% in ‘22, CEO says

About 81% of Southern Company employees participated in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training in 2022, according to a letter to stockholders sent by outgoing Southern Company CEO and Chairman Thomas Fanning on Friday.

Collins510 Alabama News
State Rep. Collins: 'Not the case at all' public teacher compensation in Alabama is lacking

According to Gov. Kay Ivey, another teacher pay raise is under consideration for the 2023 legislative session. However, as things stand right now, teacher compensation is in a good place, according to State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), the chairwoman of the House Education Policy Committee.

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