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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Big Oak Ranch: Alabama Christian children’s home helps children from difficult circumstances find dignity

As you enter the Big Oak Girl’s Ranch headquarters, the first thing you see is a seal on the floor. On it is a tree, and on the tree are the last several lines of Isaiah 61:3.

Whitewater rafting Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Lawmakers question whitewater park, other supplemental funding

If most of the surplus is not getting returned to citizens, it should at least be used for legitimate educational purposes, not for pet economic development projects.

CAFETERIA FOOD SCHOOL LUNCH Alabama News
Former Dothan employee involved in COVID feeding scandal appeals termination again

A former city of Dothan employee is appealing a ruling by Houston County Circuit Judge Henry "Butch" Binford that upheld her termination for her involvement in the city's youth food scandal paid for with federal COVID funds.

Uabline Alabama News
UAB set for first scrimmage of spring practice on Saturday

Trent Dilfer will push the limits to test his team during Saturday's scrimmage.

Baldwin and Mobile Counties Google Earth Alabama News
Baldwin and Mobile Counties getting nearly $50 million in offshore oil and gas production revenue

The state of Alabama is getting $49,748,522 in the 2023 disbursement of The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funds. GOMESA funds are to be used for coastal conservation, restoration, and hurricane protection.

Rushpropst Alabama News
Rush Propst hired as the head football coach at Pell City High

Rush Propst called an audible, leaving Coosa Christian, where he had been since January, to take over the football program at Pell City High.

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'We're not babysitters for children — That's not our job': Birmingham's Woodfin, BPD chief Thurmond beg parents to know where their kids are amid violent crime wave

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham Police Department chief Scott Thurmond both warned parents on Thursday to keep an eye on their children in the midst of the city’s violent crime wave, which made 2022 one of the most violent years in Birmingham history and has claimed the lives of 16 children in the last 15 months.

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'Say a prayer for Mal': Saban takes a moment to reflect on his good friend Mal Moore

With spring practices in full swing and position battles at the forefront, coach Nick Saban took a few minutes out of his press conference Thursday to reflect on a good friend, the late Mal Moore.

Ron DeSantis Alabama News
DeSantis expands school choice as Alabamians await action by the legislature

Students in Florida this week gained virtually unlimited access to school choice.

Autauga County Superintendent Tim Tidmore. Alabama News
Embattled Autauga County Superintendent Tim Tidmore steps down

Autauga County Board of Education Superintendent Tim Tidmore has announced his retirement from the position, taking the position of Assistant Superintendent effective immediately.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Rogers: 'Alvin Bragg should stop making a mockery of the US Constitution and resign immediately'

As the fallout from former President Donald Trump's indictment continues, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is falling in line with his Republican colleagues and expressing frustration.

Chip Brown Alabama News
State Rep. Chip Brown files anti-ESG legislation

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Mobile) filed legislation last week that would prohibit local and state agencies from considering environmental, social, and governance criteria when awarding some public contracts.

Woke lawyers Alabama News
Matt Clark: Justice Mitchell’s smackdown of woke lawyering

You don’t get to show up in court and argue that you win because you’re a member of one race and the other parties are members of the other.

Stantis331 Alabama News
Leaked emails: Troy trustees plotted to censor free-market think tank for criticizing state government's economic incentives after Alabama Power, BCA complaints

A leaked email conversation between several trustees at Troy University shows prominent individuals in the state discussing how to “vet topics” at a university-affiliated think tank for being critical of economic incentive programs due to complaints from Alabama Power and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). 

Grocery tax Alabama News
Grocery tax repeal bill could leave many foods still taxed as lawmakers debate WIC vs. SNAP definition

How many groceries are left untaxed or reduced by the state depends on what definition legislators use for food in possible grocery tax reduction or elimination legislation in the next couple of months.

Leebeebe1 Alabama News
Lee Beebe working his way into a crowded rotation at RB for UAB

Walk-on running back Lee Beebe has been impressive in UAB's spring football practice.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Rogue prosecutor victim Barry Moore to hand out ham sandwiches to highlight 'weaponization of judicial system' in Trump indictment — 'Manhattan DA could indict a ham sandwich next'

“Welcome to the club, [Donald Trum]. In honor of the fact that the Manhattan DA could indict a ham sandwich next, I will be handing them out tomorrow in Longworth 1504 at noon. All are welcome!”

Nitfinal Alabama News
UAB falls to Conference USA rival North Texas in the NIT championship game

North Texas makes the plays down the stretch to pull out the third win over UAB this season.

Credit Auburn Athletics Alabama News
Auburn's season ends after three falls on bars

The Tigers were the No. 12 team in the nation heading into the quad meet and kept pace with Utah after two events, but three falls on bars led to Auburn finishing fourth in the meet, scoring 195.9 and unseeded Washington advancing to Saturday’s Regional Final. 

Trump Alabama News
Donald Trump indicted by New York grand jury — 'This is a dark day in American history'

The indictment was handed down Thursday, The New York Times reported. Though the details have not been released, the charges are believed to be related to alleged "hush money" payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

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Alabama freshman Brandon Miller declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

As it has been expected for a long time, Brandon Miller made it official Thursday in a tweet by ESPN’s senior NBA insider, Adrian Wojnaroswki, that he is forgoing his college eligibility and entering his name into the 2023 NBA Draft.

Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks Medicaid expansion on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss Medicaid expansion and how the federal government will cover most of the increase for the first two years and then the financial burden will fall on the state.

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