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Mark Tapson: Make sports apolitical again

Our country has a chance to take a new, healing direction. A good place to begin is by rolling back the unhealthy obsession with politicizing every arena of our private lives and public assemblies like sporting events.

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Former NRA president: 'No history, text or tradition’ to support Barfoot 'Red Flag' law

Alabama's conservative legislature is moving quickly on proposed legislation that, if passed, would infringe on citizens' Second Amendment rights.

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Illegal aliens arrested with 46 pounds of cocaine in Calera bust; Suspect implicated in Atlanta drug case

The Calera Police Department arrested two Colombian nationals who were in the United States illegally after a traffic stop turned into a major drug bust.

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Former Birmingham-area nursing home employee gets suspended sentence for stealing pain meds

A man who pleaded guilty to stealing opioid tablets from a Birmingham-area nursing home where he worked will not serve time behind bars.

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Alabama lawmakers file bill exempting NIL athletic compensation from state income tax

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) introduced HB 240, the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act, which would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness from the state’s individual income tax. 

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Bill changing print newspaper ad requirement for public bids clears Senate committee

Legislation allowing state and local governments to advertise for public contracts online rather than solely in print newspapers was approved by members of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

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House votes 86-5 in favor of bill allowing the death penalty for child rape, sodomy

A bill by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) permitting the death penalty for child sex offenders is heading to the Alabama Senate after clearing the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

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Alabama in ‘holding pattern’ on U.S. Department of Education changes

President Trump says he will abolish the U.S. Department of Education. What will Alabama do in response?

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4 takeaways from No. 2 Alabama's 103-80 win over Texas

No. 2 Alabama avoided the letdown on the road and defeated Texas 103-80 on Tuesday night.

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5 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's 80-68 win over Vanderbilt

No. 1 Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 80-68 at Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday night. 

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Vote on amended Ivey-backed ADVA ‘restructure’ bill delayed

A vote on legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner is appointed was carried over in the Senate on Tuesday after multiple amendments were added to the bill.

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Ashlie Combs: What does the future of Alabama's military, veterans and their dependents look like?

Since 2017, our Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) program has tirelessly improved the quality of life in our veterans’ community. The question is, will that continue after the 2025 Alabama Legislature session? 

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A champion for Alabama and Eagle Scouts, Graham Champion, dies at 72

A champion for Boy Scouts, Rotary, lobbying, community and family has died - Graham Champion of Pike Road.

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Pete Riehm: Malicious intent or mediocre ignorance?

Gov. Ivey is bullying the legislature to rapidly ram through her legislation to abolish the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) and completely overhaul the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs (ADVA).

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Tuberville on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show: ‘That was God awful’

The Super Bowl halftime show by rapper Kendrick Lamar was “God awful,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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FBI conducts immigration raids in Baldwin, Lee Counties; DR Horton subdivision among targets

The FBI Mobile was busy on Tuesday making arrests along with Homeland Security in Baldwin and Lee Counties.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: 'Curiouser' dealings at the governor's office

It is the height of folly for a Republican governor to be at war with Alabama’s veterans.

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Birmingham interim police chief contradicts Randall Woodfin — Wants to strengthen federal partnerships

Birmingham interim police chief Micheal Pickett just released a “7-Point Crime Reduction Strategy” that includes the City of Birmingham relying on the same federal partners Woodfin dismissed to help decrease crime.

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Marshall County Personnel Board objects to Commission's 'illegal' hire, drafts resolution asking lawmakers not to amend local act

In a narrow decision, the Marshall County Personnel Board voted Monday to draft a resolution asking the county’s state legislative delegation not to make any changes to Act No. 82-206, which formed the board in 1982. This comes a day before the Marshall County Commission is scheduled to vote on its own resolution asking to amend the act.

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Marshall, 16 AGs demand Anthony Fauci be held accountable for COVID-19 response

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of state attorneys general recently in demanding accountability for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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What is a Woman Act passes House Committee after public hearing — 'Do you want to walk into the women’s bathroom and see me?'

The Alabama House Health Committee on Tuesday advanced the What is a Woman Act after an interesting public hearing, sending it to the House floor for a full vote, which is expected later this week.

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State Sen. Weaver a 'hard no' on Ivey-backed restructure of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Tuesday, State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) announced her opposition to legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed.

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Joey Clark: Elon Musk is probably better than you — Here's why

Not even Musk’s accomplishments can necessarily account for his elevated rank. No, I suspect the seed of Musk’s success and status is his willingness to fail while braving darkness.

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Fair payment or new fee? Bills filed to regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Alabama

Two bills were filed last week in the Alabama Senate that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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BamaCarry a 'hard no' on four Democrat-sponsored proposed bills to regulate firearms

Two state house committees meet Wednesday to take up four bills to regulate guns in Alabama. Citizen group BamaCarry is opposing the bills.

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Change of candidates in Wednesday’s forum for Mobile mayoral race: Connie Hudson vs. Stephen Nodine

A forum for Mobile's mayoral race will be Wednesday, Feb. 12 and feature County Commissioner Connie Hudson and former County Commissioner Stephen Nodine.

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Federal act would protect Gulf of America seafood producers from illegal Mexican fishermen

The Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act advanced from the Senate Commerce Committee in another effort to protect U.S. fishermen and seafood producers.

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