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Auburn gets No. 2 seed; Tide, Blazers and Gamecocks all make NCAA Tournament

It feels like old times. For the first time since 1987, Auburn, Alabama and UAB will all be going to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament....

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Phil Williams: The best of the best!

Location, location, location. That’s the old rule in real estate, right? You can have the best house in the worst neighborhood and...

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Senate passes bill to eliminate business privilege tax

The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would cut taxes on over 200,000 businesses. The bill would exempt most Alabama...

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Congressman Mike Rogers: Biden's Socialist Policies Are Hurting Americans

The harm to our economy caused by Joe Biden's socialist wish list is growing worse every day. Self-inflicted crises have dominated...

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State House passes bill to ban private sources from funding state elections

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that prevents county or state election officials from accepting...

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Majority Leader Ledbetter credits conservative budgeting for state’s strong position

Saturday, House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) in Vestavia Hills....

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Legislature could consider version of Florida Parental Rights in Education bill, says state senator

The legislature could soon consider a bill that would rein in discussions about sexuality at the earliest levels of public school in...

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State Sen. Marsh: Gaming bill a 'mandate of the people' – 'They want a chance to address this issue'

Once again, the state Senate is considering so-called comprehensive gaming legislation with the intent of creating a framework to regulate...

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550 textile jobs to Elmore County with reopening of abandoned textile facility

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced last week that BELLA+CANVAS, a fast-growing apparel manufacturer with a “Made in the U.S.A” focus,...

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Stephanie Holden Smith: A funny thing happened at the Governors' forum

1819 News, Eagle Forum, LOCAL Alabama, and Thatcher Coalition hosted a gubernatorial forum in Birmingham last week. It’s political...

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Garrett explains returning $10k AEA donation

No doubt $10,000 can go a long way in Alabama politics. That is why it was noteworthy when State Rep. Danny Garrett returned a donation...

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David Wheeler’s funeral on Saturday; lawmakers send condolences

The funeral for State Rep. David Wheeler (R-Vestavia) will be at All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood at 11 a.m. Saturday, March...

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Richard Simmons: The two sides of power

Several years ago, I wrote a blog about how nations rule over their people. It was a contrast between the Communist dictatorships of...

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Blanchard cites education and crime as reasons to vote for new leadership

Republican gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard emphasized education and law and order in a recent press release. “For education,...

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Sean of the South: Flyin' a flag ain't cheap

I hung an American flag on our house today. We just moved in. We have only been living in Birmingham for three days, but I thought...

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United Way, Salvation Army give aid to Ukraine

Alabamians can still help displaced Ukrainian refugees despite an ocean between the two.  The continued hostilities in Ukraine amid...

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Skyrocketing gas prices affecting law enforcement

Imagine having to fill up 55 cars every day. That’s the situation faced by Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson, whose fleet of patrol...

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What kind of pistol does Gov. Kay Ivey carry concealed?

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 272 (HB272), known as the constitutional carry bill, into law. The legislation, which was...

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State Sen. Orr: Numeracy Act 'has nothing to do with Common Core'

Questions are still swirling about the Numeracy Act, Senate Bill 171 (SB171), which is a $92 million proposal offered by Education...

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Congressman Palmer Announces 2022 U.S. Service Academy Nominations

The office of Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) announced that 20 students from Alabama's Sixth Congressional District received nominations...

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Real-life “Hoosiers” celebrate great season with championship play

Being the second-best boys' basketball team in Alabama is still something to brag about. While the Escambia High Blue Devils didn’t...

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Bonnie Plants opens major upgrade and announces expansion of their Bullock County facility

Bonnie Plants is the nation’s largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens - and they are growing. As hundreds of thousands...

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Randy Tatano: The best argument for ending time change

Like many Americans, I hate the time change. I honestly don’t see the point. The one in the spring is the worst, especially if you’re...

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House Committee holds over controversial bill

The Alabama House of Representatives Judiciary Committee held over a controversial piece of legislation in a subcommittee that would...

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Guest Editorial: Bama's plunging academic reputation

University of Alabama alumni, indeed most Alabamians, delight in the high caliber of Crimson Tide athletics. Coach Nick Saban consistently...

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Alabama Gubernatorial candidates gather for forum in Hoover

Gubernatorial candidates from both major parties gathered at the Hoover Library Thursday night for a candidate forum sponsored by LOCAL...

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Legislature votes to legalize fentanyl test kits

The Alabama House of Representatives voted on Wednesday in favor of legislation that would allow Alabamians to legally purchase fentanyl...

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