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Barry Moore and Merrick Garland Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore calls out DOJ on politically motivated stunts, tells Merrick Garland he's concerned for the future

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said Tuesday he is concerned for the future of the country following the political prosecution of former president Donald Trump. Moore made the comments while addressing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland during a House Judiciary Committee on concerns with the Department of Justice.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'The American people need to wake up — This is a war'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) defended a recent letter he signed stating he’d block Democrat spending proposals and legislation after a New York State jury rendered a 34-count guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump. 

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Joey Clark: Democracy ain't what you think

Were the idea of democracy not so charming the task of persuading my fellow Americans of its absurdity would be much easier.

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Will Sellers: The Magna Carta's constitutional tradition

While not perfect by any means, the Magna Carta was the first example of a bloodless revolution in which the rule of law and rights in contracts lead to the advancement of civilization and the beginning of constitutional government. 

Baldwin County Library Cooperative Alabama News
Baldwin County Commission to consider dissolving library cooperative board

The move comes after the library cooperative board fired all employees in May.

Montgomeryhumaneshelter Alabama News
392 dogs, cats overflow Montgomery shelter

The Montgomery Humane Shelter asks for the public's help as it is overflowing with 392 pets.

Saban Tubs Alabama News
Saban, Tuberville listed as candidates for 2025 College Football Hall of Fame

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined Nick Saban and several other prominent football figures in Alabama to appear on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame.

Judge Pryor Alabama News
11th Circuit's Pryor orders halt to 'orchestrated campaign' of complaints against Trump-appointed judge

Federal appeals Judge William Pryor from Alabama ordered a halt to duplicate complaints against Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon.

Dr. Anthony Fauci retirement Alabama News
Barry Moore: Fauci’s mask mandates, social distancing policies based on ‘made-up claims’

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-19 policies were based on made-up claims and weren’t based on scientific data, according to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise).

Usps mail carrier truck postal service mail Alabama News
Mail truck shot up in Birmingham; Carrier sent to hospital for evaluation

The United States Postal Service is asking for information in connection to a shooting that left a mail vehicle in Birmingham damaged.

Boaz High School Marching Pirates Alabama News
From Sand Mountain to Normandy Beach: Boaz High School band to perform at 80th anniversary of D-Day

Boaz High School band headed for France to perform at the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Birmingham Police Department Crime Scene Unit by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders should advance public safety legislation to address state’s plague of violent crime

Now is the time to act to ensure that public safety is the number one priority of Alabama's public officials.

PTSD Awareness Alabama News
PTSD Awareness license plate now available in Alabama

Drivers in Alabama now have the option of purchasing a special license plate to provide funding and support for those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Ainsworth praises legislature, Ivey for passing 10 pro-military bills

Lt. Gov.  Will Ainsworth applauded on Monday the legislature passing and Gov. Kay Ivey signing into law a package of 10 pro-military bills during the 2024 regular session. 

Tarrant Council Alabama News
Tarrant mayor wants police chief gone; Council proposes new police department but ignores mayor's questions

Tarrant Mayor Wayman Newton is attempting for the third time to remove Police Chief Wendell Major.

Fish Alabama News
State Rep. Brown touts bill requiring seafood origin disclosure following Mississippi fraud case

Pointing to a recent guilty plea regarding mislabeled seafood, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) praises his recently passed Alabama legislation requiring establishments to disclose whether seafood is domestic or imported.

Trump mugshot Alabama News
Phil Williams: When all is done – stand

The Trump verdict is in and many of us believe it was a travesty. How we handle the moment will be telling.

State Sen Chris Elliott Alabama News
ALDOT's pause to I-10 project ending soon; State Sen. Elliott: 'The state of Alabama cannot afford this project alone'

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) says the state needs to think creatively about the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project and maybe consider cutting costs so something can be done.

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Apryl Marie Fogel: Lawyers walk back testimony from Hoover City Councilman John Lyda on contested CON project

The ongoing hearing in Hoover over a contested facility has given a fascinating look into far more than the proposed facility itself — the Riverchase Surgery and Diagnostics Center.

Marshall trump trial Alabama News
AG Marshall: Trump appeal likely to hinge on 'open-ended' jury instructions — 'What is that other crime?'

On Friday's episode of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall explained how that process could play out and on what grounds the Trump team will likely appeal.

Kayla Beaver vs Florida WCWS Alabama News
Alabama eliminated from Women's College World Series in 6-4 loss to Florida

The Alabama Crimson Tide's remarkable postseason journey concluded on Sunday evening with a 6-4 loss to the Florida Gators.

Alabama political news freeing slaves Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Forging freedom through the Three-Fifths Clause of the Constitution

The Clause, by counting each enslaved individual as three-fifths of a person, reduced the overall representation of the slave states compared to counting them as full individuals. It did not give the slave states a huge pro-slavery majority in Congress. 

Jayden Green Alabama News
'God has truly blessed me': Kidney recipient thankful after five year fight for survival

The son of a Birmingham Police detective is thanking God after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.

Edwards Bell Tower Birmingham Southern College Alabama News
Conner Hayes: The men who murdered Birmingham-Southern College, part II

Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) needed money to fund its expensive capital projects, ornamenting its gated “hilltop in the hood,” as some occasionally called it. 

Church USA, LGBTQ flags Alabama News
‘It’s time for churches to take a stand’: Faith leaders respond to aggressive Pride Month push

Some Alabama churches are responding to Pride Month this year. Traditionally, churches across the state have not given much energy to LGBTQ celebrations. However, this year, more Christian events are planned to celebrate another kind of love: the love of Christ.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Bad laws in other states pushed by Biden administration can impact Alabama

Marshall recently joined or helped lead multiple lawsuits against the Biden administration for issues such as energy policy and First Amendment rights — issues that could eventually impact Alabama if allowed to infect other areas unimpeded.

birmingham-southern college Alabama News
Conner Hayes: The men who murdered Birmingham-Southern College, part I

BSC was pronounced dead and DNR (do-not-resuscitate) over the last several years by an Alabama Legislature largely unsympathetic to its plight. But we only see the tip of the iceberg.

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