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U.S. Rep. Moore: School funds better spent locally than by 'inefficient' U.S. Dept. of Education with 'strings attached'

Many Republicans in the U.S. Congress have called for abolishing the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) over its “radical anti-American ideas,” but U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said the organization’s rampant inefficiency is another reason it needs to go.

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UAB pitcher Brooks Walton's win over Notre Dame last week came with a special spectator in the stands

Brooks Walton's father, Tim, watched his son pitch a gem last week against Notre Dame. Tim Walton is the head coach for the University of Florida softball team.

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UAB gets whipped by FAU in the Conference USA Tournament Championship Game

UAB falls behind early and never really had a shot against a FAU team that won its 31st game of the season.

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'Get the f--- out of my face': AL(dot)com reporter confronts Bama fans with 'Killin' our way through the SEC in '23' T-shirt

Two Alabama basketball fans caused quite the stir in Nashville while cheering on their Crimson Tide at the SEC Basketball Tournament.

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West Alabama, UAH advance to play each other in the NCAA Division II South Regional

West Alabama and UAH move forward while Tuskegee and Miles College's seasons came to an end.

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Crimson Tide ride big second half against Missouri to advance to SEC Championship Game

With their 72-61 victory over No. 4 seed Missouri, Alabama will be heading back to the SEC Championship Game for the second time in three seasons.

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House General Fund chair State Rep. Reynolds predicts no delays in three remaining legislative days of special session — 'We should have enough support across the board'

The special legislative session is moving along after already burning through two of the five available legislative days and no bills passing the House or Senate.

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State Rep. Simpson on fentanyl mandatory minimum bill: ‘I feel good about its chances’

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R–Daphne) pre-filed legislation in January for the 2023 regular session that adds trafficking fentanyl to the list of substances subject to mandatory minimum sentences in Alabama.

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Alabama Commission on Higher Ed executive director Purcell defends DEI programs in taxpayer-funded universities — Criticizes GOP efforts to prohibit endorsement, forced assent to 'divisive concepts'

Alabama Commission on Higher Education executive director Jim Purcell defended diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Friday, criticizing a GOP-backed resolution to eliminate these programs in public institutions and a bill that would prohibit "divisive concepts" from being endorsed by higher education professionals. 

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State Auditor Sorrell wants added ‘authority to investigate state government’

A bill to give the Office of Alabama State Auditor new investigative power will be filed in the next couple of weeks, according to Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell.

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Amie Beth Shaver: Live not by lies

Lying liars don't just live in D.C. They live in Montgomery, AL, too. And they're already lined up, hands out, to work for lobbyists, not you.

Barry Moore Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore: House Judiciary Committee to investigate Fauci, Hunter Biden, FBI — 'We’re going to issue the subpoenas and do what we got to do'

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has previously been accused of favoring talk over action. But committee member U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said things will be different now that Republicans are back in the majority and have U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan at the helm.

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State Rep. Garrett: Clay city manager's account of grocery tax rebuke not accurate — 'I was trying to be helpful'

State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) said what has been said about him and his involvement in a local grocery tax cut is not accurate.

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Bruce Pearl: U.S. foreign policy 'has put the world at risk'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl said “US foreign policy has put the world at risk and the potential for greater conflict exists” after news of a China-brokered peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran was announced on Friday.

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SWAC Tournament roundup: Alabama A&M men and Alabama State women fall in the semifinals

The SWAC Basketball Tournament concludes on Saturday with a pair of championship games.

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UAB finishes first week of spring football practice before heading out for spring break

First-year UAB football head coach Trent Dilfer liked what he was saw from his team during the first three spring practice sessions.

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bid at stake for UAB, FAU when the teams meet on Saturday

UAB is searching its second consecutive Conference USA Tournament championship on Saturday night.

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Auburn gymnastics soars on senior night, scores 197.600

It was already going to be a big night for the No. 9 Auburn Tigers.

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Jelly Walker has another big game to lead UAB to a win over North Texas in the C-USA Tournament semifinals

Jelly Walker scored 32 points to lead UAB to the win over North Texas in the C-USA Tournament semifinals.

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Convincing victory over Mississippi State sends Alabama to SEC Tournament semi-finals

Friday in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, Alabama won convincingly over the Mississippi State Bulldogs 72-49, remaining a perfect 3-0 against the Bulldogs on the season.

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Justin Bogie talks tax rebates versus tax cuts on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss how tax rebates are just a one-time refund of taxpayer money while tax cuts are an ongoing and continuous refund of taxpayer money, and the only positive long-term outcome of tax rebates is the government won't be able to spend that money.

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Justin Bogie: How will Alabama lawmakers cut taxes in 2023?

Judging from Gov. Kay Ivey’s speech last Tuesday, as well as several bills filed by Alabama lawmakers, it looks like some tax relief is in the cards for 2023.

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U.S. House unanimously votes for Biden to disclose details about potential Wuhan COVID-19 origin connections; U.S. Rep. Rogers says Americans deserve to know where pandemic 'came from'

The U.S. House voted on Friday to require the Biden administration to declassify information pertaining to the connection between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in China and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls for state grocery tax reduction — 'We must take action now'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth said on Friday that he was working on legislation to reduce the state’s grocery tax.

Aaron Flynt Alabama News
Former police officer arrested on 25 counts of child porn

A former Centre police officer is facing multiple charges after an investigation by the Cedar Bluff Police Department.

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Suspect pleads not guilty to 3 counts of capital murder in death of Aniah Blanchard

The man suspected in the abduction and killing of Aniah Blanchard pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges.

Constitution Alabama News
Matt Clark: Understanding originalism and its effects on the average American

In a nation governed by the rule of law, there must be a hierarchy of laws. The law that trumps all other laws is the Constitution itself. Therefore, the most important question is how the Constitution should be interpreted.

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