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City of Fairhope Alabama News
'The city cannot discriminate': Fairhope mayor responds to concerns over LGBT youth group renting Civic Center for drag show

Prism United, a non-profit for LGBT youth, is holding a drag brunch in Fairhope on June 15 and some residents are calling on the city to answer some tough questions.

AL Legislature Alabama News
Phil Williams: A simple thanks

The 2024 regular session of the Alabama Legislature is over. It was a doozy. There were bills that got all the attention and ones that flew under the radar.

Triston harper idol Alabama News
Great ride over for now: McIntosh’s Triston Harper eliminated in American Idol

Alabama's Triston Harper, 15, was eliminated from American Idol. The McIntosh, Alabama Choctaw Indian returns to Alabama for high school and a likely singing career.

police tape grass Alabama News
15 injured, 3 dead after shooting during Baldwin County May Day event

The Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit is asking for the public's help after 18 people were shot and three killed Saturday evening at an event in Stockton.

Matt Simpson Alabama News
State Rep. Simpson on failure to pass ethics reform: 'Something this big takes a long time'

Though State Rep. Matt Simpson's (R-Daphne) effort to update Alabama ethics laws failed to pass during the latest session, he's not giving up the fight.

Ben Hess vs LSU Alabama News
Alabama baseball wins final home regular season series against LSU

Alabama baseball closed its home regular season with a series win over LSU, taking two of three games from the Tigers.

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Auburn baseball takes series against Missouri 2-1

Auburn won its first SEC series of the season against Missouri on the road this weekend.

Alabama political news mother tribute Alabama News
Erica Thomas: My mother, the ‘little firecracker’

Although I can’t imagine losing my mother, I have had to imagine it twice in my lifetime.

GOLF CART Fire Alabama News
Electric golf cart bursts into flames in Orange Beach; Quick firefighter response caught on camera

The Orange Beach Fire Department was on the scene quickly Friday evening after a golf cart caught fire.

Northern Lights Alabama News
Alabama may get final chance to see rare ‘Northern Lights’ Sunday night

Late Mother's Day show of Northern Lights is predicted in Alabama Sunday night.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter on APTV, 5/10/24 Alabama News
Speaker Ledbetter: 'We're going to see probably an expansion of more illegal gambling'

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) predicts an increase in illegal gambling after the Alabama Legislature failed to pass so-called comprehensive gaming legislation during this year's session.

Alabama political news mother child Alabama News
Ashley Carter: A mother's love

A mother's love is the cornerstone of our existence.

elderly mother Alabama News
Linda Baker: Mothers, God’s most amazing creation

Who notices if the wind is chilly when God has so many amazing creations for us to enjoy? The best one, though, is called Mom.

Alabama House Democrats Alabama News
Alabama House Democrats ‘deeply disappointed’ gambling legislation failed

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus is not shying away from expressing disappointment in the legislature’s failure to advance the much-debated gambling legislation that divided lawmakers for most of the session.

John Amanchukwu Alabama News
Pastor who rebuked Hoover School Board over explicit books says Christians must engage in political fight — 'We are helping the left push their insanity'

In a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Amanchukwu explained why it’s essential to be a “protector” of children and for Christians to speak up about political issues to positively impact the culture.

Alabama political news sunday dinner Alabama News
Sean of the South: Long live Sunday dinner

Please, Lord, don’t let us lose Sundays.

Baldwin Beach Express bridge Alabama News
Beach Express bridge sale to be completed on May 23; No more tolls beginning at noon

As of noon on Thursday, May 23, drivers crossing the Beach Express Bridge will no longer pay tolls.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott on gambling's collapse: 'They got greedy'

Any form of legalized gambling in Alabama will have to wait at least a year, if not longer, after the Legislature declined to pass so-called comprehensive gaming legislation during this year's legislative session.

Solar storm Alabama News
Alabama may get second chance to see rare ‘Northern Lights’ Saturday night

Viewing of 'Northern Lights' in Alabama could continue into Saturday night, May 11.

State Rep. Barbara Boyd. Alabama News
State Rep. Barbara Boyd recovering from emergency surgery after being struck by alleged drunk driver

State Rep. Barbara Boyd (D-Anniston) is reportedly out of emergency surgery after her vehicle was struck by a drunk driver Friday evening.

Hindu Prayer Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O’Connell: The National Day of Prayer is not about inclusiveness

I wish the National Day of Prayer Task Force had been tasked to manage the clown show within the State Capitol chambers, because this year the House of Representatives chose to begin their session with a Hindu Prayer.

University Campus Alabama News
Bill allowing some illegal immigrants to attend college stalls in Senate, doesn’t become law

Legislation allowing illegal immigrants to attend college in Alabama stalled in the Senate in the final days of the 2024 legislative session and didn’t become law.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: Gambling push 'sucked all the oxygen out' of passing other legislation

During Friday's broadcast of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) lamented that the ongoing battle to pass a gaming package made things "not very productive" in either chamber to pass other legislation.

Alabama ethics commission Alabama News
Dodd, Pappas appointed to Alabama Ethics Commission

The Alabama Senate approved two new appointments to the Ethics Commission this week.

Tuberville and Britt Alabama News
'Unwarranted,' 'Unacceptable': Tuberville, Britt pen letter to Mexican government over mistreatment of Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company

Alabama's U.S. Senators are demanding action regarding the Mexican government’s mistreatment of Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company two years after the Mexican government illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan’s deep-water port in Quintana Roo.

Birmingham Water Works Alabama News
Update: Impact spreads in Jefferson County after major water main ruptures

A major water main ruptured in Forestdale, Alabama Friday and is off. Northern Jefferson County is impacted. The biggest concern is water pressure for fire hydrants.

Nathaniel Ledbetter. Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter not interested in pursuing gambling next year – 'We gave it every effort we can'

After a bitter and contentious battle in the legislature over a proposed gambling package that ultimately died in the Senate, House leadership has no interest in pursuing the issue in the next session. 

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