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Allen Keller: A brief history of absolutes

We must recognize that, because absolutes are absolute, we as a culture or government don’t control them. They exist separate from us. They were put there by God and are part of His nature.

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Advocates rally in support of bill to allow review of specific older inmates sentenced to life under Habitual Felony Offender Act

Advocates of prison reform gathered at the Alabama State House to support a newly-filed bill to allow sentence review for prison inmates sentenced under the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act.

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Tuberville resolution to stop VA funding abortions blocked in Senate — It's a 'slap in the face to the people who don't want to pay for abortions'

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Auburn) resolution to overturn the Veterans Affairs Department’s new abortion policy was blocked by the Democrat-controlled Senate in a 48-51 vote.

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Legislation moving Robert E. Lee state holiday to October fails in Senate committee

Legislation that would’ve changed a state holiday for Robert E. Lee from the third Monday in January to the second Monday in October didn’t garner enough support to pass out of a Senate committee on Wednesday.

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State Rep. Kiel bill to crack down on ballot harvesting draws opposition from Democrat lawmakers, left-wing activists

A bill to restrict who can assist with absentee ballots caused a stir in the Alabama legislature, as opponents gathered inside and out.

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Bill would raise penalties for gang-related crime — 'Has nothing to do with race,' says State Sen. Barfoot

Legislation that would establish enhanced penalties for gang-related crimes “has nothing to do with race” despite claims to the contrary from some Senate Democrats, according to State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road).

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Effort underway to create oversight board to handle disputes between ADPH, assisted living facilities

House Bill 134 (HB134) by State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) would create a new board designed to help resolve disputes between assisted living facilities and the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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Justin Bogie talks the recent ALGOP poll on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the recent ALGOP poll that determined Alabamians of both parties overwhelmingly want the Alabama grocery tax repealed.

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Sean of the South: Dadeville

It’s not supposed to happen here. It’s not supposed to happen anywhere. And it’s definitely not supposed to occur in our own backyard.

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Legislation requiring financial literacy testing in public schools passes Alabama House

A bill to mandate testing for financial literacy in Alabama schools passes the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday.

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Foley approves annexation proposal to be sent to Alabama Legislature; Vote could be sometime this summer

The city of Foley hopes the Alabama Legislature will be able to approve an act to allow for a vote for annexation. The city council approved a resolution Monday proposing the annexation of part of the Mills community.

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Emma Andraka's UAB beach volleyball journey includes the most wins in program history

Pennsylvania native Emma Andraka will leave UAB with a pair of degrees and the most beach volleyball wins in school history.

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Bill to add criminal penalties to Alabama's permitless carry law fails in House committee

A bill proposing criminal penalties for failing to inform an officer if you carry a concealed weapon fails in House Committee.

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Tua Tagovailoa says he considered retirement 'for a time' — 'It would be hard for me to walk away from this game'

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa revealed on Wednesday that he had considered retirement "for a time" after a Christmas Day concussion cut his 2022-2023 season short.

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Report claims Madison school teacher compared Turning Point USA to KKK, reveals leaked email, audio footage

A popular conservative student organization released leaked audio footage, which it claims is from a teacher at Bob Jones High School (BJHS) in Madison admitting to comparing the organization to the Ku Klux Klan. 

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Birmingham Water Works, Jefferson County to examine benefits of implementing automatic meter readers for water and sewer

The Jefferson County Commission approved a new billing agreement with the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) on Tuesday after what reports say were months of negotiations.

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Jobs Act incentives legislation passes Senate committee; Tourism amendment fails

An amendment that would’ve increased the baseline private investment needed to qualify for new tourism incentives in Alabama failed in a Senate committee on Wednesday morning. 

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Arrests made in Dadeville 'Sweet 16' party shooting; Investigation still in early stages, officials say

Officials announced Wednesday morning that two people were arrested in connection to a deadly Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville.

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U.S. House GOP touts first 100 days with majority on Capitol Hill — 'We have been hard at work and have produced results'

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill touted their first 100 days holding the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday and criticized President Joe Biden and other prominent Democrats for lagging behind.

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U.S. Rep. Rogers suggests sending arms to Taiwan — Would accelerate development of missiles his largest campaign contributor is competing for right to produce

Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks), chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, urged military officials on Tuesday to accelerate the development of a missile that his largest campaign contributor is competing to obtain the right to produce. 

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ALEA, other law enforcement officials remain mum on possible suspects in Dadeville shooting

Investigators in the case of a April 15 shooting that killed four people and injured 32 at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville continue to refuse to release any information on suspects.

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‘Huge sigh of relief’ for family after man charged in traffic death of well-known Mobile runner Victor Birch

A man involved in a deadly crash that killed a Mobile man in September of 2022 has been indicted on a manslaughter charge after prosecutors originally said he wouldn’t face charges.

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House unanimously passes bill to remove 'failing school' language from Alabama law

A bill to change Alabama’s “failing school” designation has unanimously passed the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Transgender college athlete bill passes Alabama House with bipartisan support: 'It is just not fair for a man to play against the women'

Legislation barring college athletes from participating in sports that do not correspond to their biological sex passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday.  

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U.S. Rep. Moore introduces bill to repeal 16th amendment on taxation; Supports abolishing the IRS

"We need to repeal the 16th Amendment, get rid of the IRS, and put this hard-earned money back in the wallets of American families."

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Fmr District Attorney Michael Jackson on dismissed voter fraud case: 'What good is it to run if you have no chance of winning?'

Voter fraud has “just been a big problem in the Black Belt…which is not fair to candidates who are running,” according to Alabama’s former Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Michael Jackson.

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Offensive lineman from South Dakota Brennan Moran is the latest transfer portal addition for UAB

Offensive lineman Brennan Moran from the University of Sioux Falls has committed to UAB.

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