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TVA CEO Jeff Lyash retiring

Jeff Lyash, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) president and chief executive officer, announced his plans to retire on Friday. 

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'Defund every last one of them': State Sen. Elliott reacts to Montgomery museum, Magic City Acceptance Academy controversies

The state of Alabama has been subject to two high-profile public institutions, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the Magic City Acceptance Academy, seemingly acting in opposition or retaliating against political and cultural views held by a significant majority of the people in this state.

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Matt Clark, aide to former Chief Justice Tom Parker, hired by state AG's capital murder division

Former senior aide to the newly-retired State Chief Justice has been hired by the state AG. He will work in capital murder cases.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt introduces legislation restricting birthright citizenship

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) introduced a bill on Friday that would restrict one of the biggest magnets for illegal immigration into the United States. 

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Elitist Margaret Brennan of CBS doesn't understand the South or its disaster response

National media seems to love insulting Southern states. Margaret Brennan, moderator of CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” is the most recent offender.

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Quick turnaround for No. 1 Auburn with No. 23 Ole Miss up next

The top-ranked Auburn Tigers are nearing the end of a two-game road stretch as they travel to Oxford, Miss., to take on the No. 23 Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday.

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Builder of Alabama Republican Party, Martha Foy of Dothan, dies at 93

Martha Foy of Dothan has died at 93, a builder of the Alabama Republican Party.

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Barry Moore files bill requiring deportation of illegal aliens convicted of DUI — 'Someone dies in a crash with an impaired driver every 45 minutes'

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) recently reintroduced legislation that would mandate the deportation of illegal aliens convicted of driving while under the influence.

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Alabama Department of Labor renamed; Greg Reed becomes new Department of Workforce secretary

The Alabama Department of Labor will officially be renamed to the Department of Workforce on Saturday. 

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Even left-wing SPLC opposes controversial Montgomery billboard — 'Disrespects John Lewis’ legacy and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement'

The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) came out against the controversial billboard that featured a scene from the infamous Selma Bloody Sunday with the slogan ‘Make America Great Again’ pasted over the image.

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Ainsworth 'angry' at Albertville anti-ICE protesters; Forms state task force to 'carry out Trump's round-up' of illegal migrants

Pro-illegal immigration protestors in Albertville have garnered a lot of attention this week, just not the kind they were likely hoping for.

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Jeff Minick: Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere – moving forward while maintaining our rights

In this 21st century, and particularly in the last five or six years, we have all witnessed the dire consequences that occur when government becomes a master rather than a servant.

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Daniel Penny’s attorney helping Alabama man in Stand Your Ground case

The legal team that represented New York’s Daniel Penny in his criminal negligence case and succeeded in getting an acquittal, will assist an Alabama man who shot his “deranged” neighbor.

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Troy Carico: Saluting an innovative national program that originated at Maxwell Air Force Base

It’s not often that an innovative idea originates in Alabama and then gets adopted around the nation, but that very thing happened recently, receiving some national coverage. 

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Pentagon reverses Biden-era abortion travel policy Tuberville protested by blocking military promotions

The Pentagon repealed a Biden-era policy on Tuesday that allowed military members to travel to get abortions on the taxpayer’s dime. 

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Tuberville says Trump ready to make good on tariff threat against Canada, Mexico — 'A huge way to get this country back going again'

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico starting February 1. With that deadline a day away, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said the president is still negotiating but also ready to make good on his threats.

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Britt praises FBI nominee Kash Patel after sparring with lawmakers in Senate hearing – 'He nailed every one of their questions'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke highly of FBI director nominee Kash Patel’s performance in his senate hearing after earlier questioning the Trump pick over national security and Huntsville’s place in the new administration.

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Flight attendant who assisted Alabama Republicans flying to inauguration dies in Potomac air collision

Alabama Republicans encountered a new friend as they flew to the presidential inauguration. They were shocked to find out that he was later aboard the doomed American Airlines flight.

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Man found dead under I-10 bridge identified as Baldwin County homicide victim; Search for person of interest underway

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) identified the man found dead in the lower Delta near Spanish Fort as a homicide victim.

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Export-Import Bank names Spencer Bachus as interim president

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced that former Alabama U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus will serve as interim president and chair of the bank’s board of directors.

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60-year tribute to The Beatles at OWA: Liverpool Legends Feb. 7-8

A tribute to the Beatles comes to Foley's OWA Theater Feb. 7-8 on the 60th anniversary of the British Invasion.

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Mobile sheriff offers jail beds in 'largest all-inclusive resort in the state of Alabama' in case of immigration overload

Following President Donald Trump's executive order allowing federal authorities to enforce immigration laws, the Mobile County sheriff is offering assistance in housing federal inmates.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Time for Teddy Roosevelt's 'big stick' regarding the Panama Canal

Sometimes Trump’s opening salvo is just a first step toward getting what he really wants. Perhaps his intent is not to send troops to Panama but rather to gain concessions that will give the United States firm assurance that a Chinese coup in Panama isn’t going to happen. 

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Tuberville questions RFK Jr. on food dyes, vaccines; Says first granddaughter 'not going to be a pin cushion'

Tuberville has publicly supported RFK Jr. since the health care and environmental advocate dropped his independent presidential campaign and backed now-President Donald Trump.

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Watch: I-10 exit closed after shots-fired incident involving Mobile Police and tractor-riding suspect

Part of I-10 is closed after a shots-fired incident involving Mobile Police and a suspect on a tractor around noon on Thursday.

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Aderholt condemns anti-ICE protests in Albertville — 'Deeply concerning'

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) issued a statement Thursday responding to the protests in Albertville against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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Health care workers rally at Jackson Hospital ahead of Montgomery City vote to prevent closure over financial straits

Dozens of Jackson Hospital employees joined leadership and city officials to lobby for the upcoming vote in the Montgomery City Council to guarantee a bond to prevent the hospital from permanently closing its doors.

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