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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gather for a briefing before an enforcement operation, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough's Laken Riley Act among immigration bills coming in 2025

The Alabama Legislature is looking to shore up the state’s role in immigration enforcement in preparation for the February 4 legislative session. 

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‘Twitty & Lynn’ in Enterprise on Friday; A time travel to Conway and Loretta

Conway Twitty and Loretta toured together in the 70s and 80s. Their grandchildren recreate that show in Enterprise Friday.

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Selma 'Bloody Sunday' scene with 'Make America Great Again' inscribed featured on Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts billboards

Billboards apparently sponsored by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts have popped up in the Montgomery area, featuring President Donald Trump’s popular “Make America Great Again” slogan pasted over a picture of the infamous Bloody Sunday in Selma.

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Sewell doubles down — Says removal of Tuskegee Airmen from Air Force training 'should have never happened,' 'attempt to whitewash our history'

The removal of the Tuskegee Airmen from the Air Force’s curriculum “should have never happened,” according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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State library director Nancy Pack pushes possibility of ethics complaint for APLS board and chairman John Wahl

More recently obtained audio of Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack recorded her giving an apparent veiled encouragement to public library directors to file an ethics complaint against now-APLS board chairman John Wahl.

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Mobile County Public School System employee attempts to shield illegal students from possible ICE raids

A Mobile County Public School System English as a second language employee sent an internal email to school staff on Monday giving a “to-do list” to shield students from potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

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AG Marshall calls on Costco to end DEI ‘discrimination’

Attorney General Steve Marshall and 18 other state attorneys general called on Costco to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies on Monday.

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Joey Clark: Seeing you through the political blues

Consume enough propaganda, and you will feel downright depressed, almost inhumanly numb to the cold and calculated vices of the infernal political machine.

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Mass fish kill caused by extended cold temperatures along Alabama's Gulf Coast

The Alabama Marine Resources Division said thousands of fish killed along Alabama’s Gulf Coast was due to cold temperatures.

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House GOP Caucus launches 'Alabama Values' legislative agenda for 2025 — 'Our caucus members stand unanimous in support of this agenda'

The Alabama House Republican caucus has ratified its “Alabama Values” legislative agenda in the upcoming session, prioritizing specific conservative initiatives for the state’s Republican supermajority to push in 2025.

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Gambling wars in Alabama heat up ahead of 2025 legislative session

The battle between supporters and opponents of possible lottery and gambling legislation is heating up ahead of the 2025 legislative session that starts next week.

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Jeff Minick: Let's start walking like Americans again

We’ve spent enough time on our knees. Let’s get to our feet and walk like Americans again. 

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Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: Congress must take action to keep Alabama's manufacturing sector

As Congress gets to work on tax policy in 2025, I am confident that our delegation will speak up for our manufacturers and push for a tax agenda that preserves jobs and our manufacturing growth.

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'Every single person is called to make a difference' — Miss America’s faith, Alabama upbringing highlighted by Fox News

Vestavia Hills, Alabama's Miss America Abbie Stockard is bold about her Christian faith, and that story is up nationally on Fox News.

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Saved by the bell: Montgomery’s Jan’s Beach House Grill won’t close after all

Jan's Beach House Grill will remain open in Montgomery despite earlier reports of its demise.

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Proposal for management of new Mobile arena being introduced

The Mobile city council will introduce a proposal for the management of the new arena during its regular meeting Tuesday.

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Teen kidnapped at Dothan hotel; Housekeepers rescued victim

The Dothan Police Department arrested a man after he was accused of forcing a teen into a hotel room.

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'Malicious compliance': Britt prompts Sec. Def. Hegseth to 'immediately reverse' Air Force removal of Tuskegee Airmen videos

The Air Force will continue to teach about the history of the Tuskegee Airmen to recruits at basic training, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Tattersall’s Ashley Lovell to challenge 'bully' John Lyda for Hoover City Council Place 3

Unlike many who seek public office, it wasn't something Ashley Lovell saw herself doing. Yet today, the Hoover native is announcing her run for the Hoover City Council, Place 3. City council president John Lyda currently holds the seat.

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Two State Board of Education members leaving, two new sworn in Tuesday

Two new members of the State Board of Education will be sworn in Tuesday at the state capitol.

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5 facts about PFLAG, the pro-trans toddler, LGBTQ group launching a new chapter in Cullman

As their footprint grows throughout Alabama. What is PFLAG, and what should you know about them?

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State library director Nancy Pack: Lawmakers 'not very intelligent about libraries'; Ivey 'not so bad as the state legislators'

According to recently obtained audio recordings, Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack openly criticized the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey over actions taken to deal with citizens’ concerns over sexually explicit or obscene material aimed at minors in public libraries.

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Phil Williams: Dawn of the golden age

The inaugural events in D.C. were different. We wanted to be there. Like so many thousands of others, to just be in the nation’s capital and watch history unfold in person seemed important. 

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Fugitive in 2020 murder of Andalusia father of three arrested in Ohio

Frank McQueen of Andalusia, wanted for the 2020 murder of an Andalusia father, was arrested Friday in Ohio.

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Rick Burgess warns of 'hard decisions' ahead to get country back on track — 'Stomach it no matter how much they scream at you'

Last Wednesday on “1819 News: The Podcast,” Burgess gave a behind-the-scenes look at how he and Bill “Bubba” Bussey parted ways, followed by his view of the current political state of America post-Biden.

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'Waltz Over Alabama': Auburn native Ernie Rowell’s song, video about his home state

New song and video "Waltz Over Alabama" is a musical trip through the state and the history of its difference-making people.

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Baldwin County Fair and Cattle attorney says Robertsdale eminent domain proceedings 'government overreach' — 'We are not in negotiations'

After decades of offering the Baldwin County Fair, the Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association faces eminent domain proceedings by the City of Robertsdale.

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