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'Pure insanity': Tuberville calls out Dems for believing men can get pregnant in push for Senate to vote on his Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday called on Senate leadership to vote on his legislation preserving Title IX protections for female athletes to a vote.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs ‘restructure’ advances in Senate

Legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed passed the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs committee on Wednesday.

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Ivey-backed school cell phone ban filed in House

A bill banning cellphone usage in Alabama’s public school classrooms touted by Gov. Kay in Tuesday’s State of the State Address was filed on Wednesday in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Devin Foley: Psychologist: What is the role of the father?

If the father is the natural intermediary between the child and the world as a result of the biological differences between the mother and the father, then that is not a role to toss aside lightly.

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Two Mobile mayoral candidates to face off at February 12 forum

The first face-to-face of candidates for the open seat of Mayor of Mobile will be Feb. 12. Connie Hudson vs. Spiro Cheriogotis.

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'Pam Bondi will bring trust back to our justice system': Tuberville praises newly sworn-in U.S. Attorney General

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reacted to Pam Bondi being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General.

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State Rep. DuBose attending Trump ceremony signing executive order banning men from women's sports at White House

One of Alabama's staunchest defenders of preserving Title IX will be at the White House on Wednesday as President Donald Trump signs an executive order banning biological men from competing in women’s sports.

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Britt slams Democrat 'meltdown' over possibly losing USAID cash cow for woke, liberal causes

As DOGE leader Elon Musk works to possibly shut down the agency, Democrats are in an uproar, calling the move a constitutional crisis perpetrated by an unelected bearocrat. However, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said that this transparency is exactly what the American people voted for.

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Alabama lawmakers introduce international wire transfer fee, other immigration bills

A new international wire transfer fee and other immigration bills were introduced by Alabama lawmakers on the first day of the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday.

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Montgomery's Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy

Jackson Hospital officials announced on Tuesday they’d filed for bankruptcy.

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Ivey focuses on public safety, gender issues, immigration in State of the State address

Gov. Kay Ivey gave her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday, outlining her priorities in the ongoing legislative session and how her administration can move the state forward.

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Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts board reveals ‘conflict’ with Mayor Steven Reed after MAGA ‘Bloody Sunday’ ad controversy

A conflict between Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) board members and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is responsible for an ad featuring President Donald Trump’s popular “Make America Great Again” slogan pasted over a picture of the infamous Bloody Sunday in Selma that went viral last week, according to a statement by the MMFA board on Tuesday.

Kent Davis Alabama News
Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis: Proposed changes to veterans board are ‘retaliation’

Legislation filed to “restructure” the State Board of Veterans Affairs is retaliation for an ethics complaint he filed against a member of Gov. Kay Ivey’s cabinet last year, according to former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis.

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Mobile City Council approves $70,000 raise for next mayor to $195,000 annually

The next mayor of Mobile will be paid $195,000 a year after the city council approved a raise of $70,000 a year.

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Montgomery leaders plead for gun reform ahead of legislative session — 'Firearms fuel violence in this city and in this state'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed recently and interim Montgomery Police Department Chief James Graboys on Tuesday laid out a large display of seized firearms during a press conference as the pair pushed lawmakers to pass gun control legislation. 

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Is Trump Cyrus ... or Nebuchadnezzar?

Our new president is not known for humility, but possibly that’s because he doesn’t hide his pride as well as some do. Sometimes, what passes for humility is just well-disguised pride.

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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn’s 98-70 win over Oklahoma 

4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn’s 98-70 win over Oklahoma 

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‘Beyond angry’: Alabama mother speaks out about illegal deported 5 times who allegedly tried to kidnap daughter

Heather Knight said she was ‘beyond angry’ after an illegal alien deported five times allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter.

Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter puts kibosh on Medicaid expansion, wants to 'wait and see what the federal government does'

On Tuesday, House Speaker Nathanial Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) poured cold water on the hopes of those wanting to see Medicaid expansion as the 2025 legislative session kicks off.

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State Senate officially elects Garlan Gudger to pro-tem

The Alabama Senate unanimously elected State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to be pro-tem on Tuesday.

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Annie Holmquist: JD Vance's three tips for restoring honor in our society

Regardless of whether you agree with Vance politically, it’s admittedly refreshing to see a political leader display such humility. We need more of that.

Auburn University Alabama News
Auburn receives millions in federal grants to study butterfly wings, climate change

With the dawn of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a massive light has been shone on federal spending and its recipients.

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ALCAP to hold public ‘Prayer at the State House’ February 12

A public prayer rally will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. on the steps of the Alabama State House.

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Bill to be filed again to allow Alabama Farmers Federation to sell health plans

State lawmakers will consider legislation to allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to begin offering health plans to their members in the 2025 legislative session beginning on Tuesday.

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‘A Day Without Immigrants’ — Students in Marshall County skip school to protest ‘anti-immigrant policies’

The local immigrant community in Albertville held another type of protest on Monday. Instead of making their voices heard in a large public protest like last Wednesday, they hope to convey the same message with their absence.

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Gov. Kay Ivey to kick off legislative session on Tuesday with State of the State Address

The 2025 legislative session is slated to begin at Noon on Tuesday and will be capped off with Gov. Kay Ivey's State of the State address.

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Tanveer Patel announces run for Hoover City Council Place 1 — 'I want to be your voice for Hoover'

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tanveer Patel officially launched her campaign for Hoover City Council, Place 1.

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