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Illegal alien arrested in Limestone County for child sex abuse, told investigator ‘It is what it is’

An illegal alien from Guatemala was recently arrested in Limestone County and charged with sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'New sheriff' Donald Trump will 'put people back to work' despite legal challenges

With just three days in, the new Trump administration has already been hit with lawsuits over some of the many executive orders the president signed on his first day in office.

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‘Promises kept’ — Britt applauds ICE arrests on day two of Trump presidency

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was swift to praise U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for swiftly getting to work rounding up violent illegal aliens just 24 hours after President Donald Trump was sworn into office.

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Young Republican activist Derek Chen explores run for state auditor

The State Auditor's office is likely an open seat in 2026, and Young Republican Derek Chen of Vestavia Hills is exploring running.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Greenland, USA?

Even with Trump’s noteworthy “art of the deal,” U.S. ownership of Greenland will be difficult to accomplish. But the doors are open for further cooperation in trade and defense. 

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'There’s a lot of people scared' — Local Haitian American businessman says Albertville migrant community fear Trump immigration crackdown

Concerns surrounding an influx of Haitian migrants in Albertville have largely died down from their fever pitch over the summer. However, that could soon change under the new Trump administration’s tightening of immigration laws.

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 103-87 win over Vanderbilt

Just a week after a disappointing loss at home to No. 16 Ole Miss, No. 4 Alabama welcomed a Vanderbilt squad looking for their second top-10 upset in less than a week and took care of business 103-87.

Jason Aldean Alabama News
'Try That in a Small Town' coming to Birmingham; Jason Aldean announces September concert at new amphitheater

Fresh off performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, country music star Jason Aldean announced his "Full Throttle Tour 25," which will include a visit to Birmingham in September.

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Stolen South Alabama Speedway pace car recovered by police, suspect arrested

A suspect is in custody after a slew of law enforcement agencies worked to recover the pace car and other electronics that were stolen from the South Alabama Speedway.

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Battalion fire chief killed in Chambers County shootout while helping driver who hit deer

A Georgia battalion fire chief was shot and killed in Chambers County Sunday while helping a couple who hit a deer.

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Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis resigns to run for Mobile mayor

Spiro Cheriogotis has put his name in the hat for mayor of Mobile.

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South Alabama power cooperative crews ready to respond to mass power outages

Baldwin EMC Energy Cooperative is ready to service members in case of mass power outages due to frigid winter weather.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones: Katie Britt is the secret sauce to accomplishing the impossible in Congress

At a time when congressional politics remain so deeply partisan and polarized, Katie Britt’s assemblage of bi-partisan support for a bill that so many on the far left find distasteful is a remarkable feat and a testament to her skills, talents, and, quite frankly, her personal charm.

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Orange Beach Mayor Kennon shows off patriotism in ‘Gulf of America’ photo

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon took to social media on Inauguration Day to show his support for President Donald Trump.

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Jeff Minick: 4 ways parents and grandparents can ‘Make America Good Again’

Give these gifts to our children, and we will have played a major role in making America good again.

Nancy Pack Alabama News
'Old Man Winter' saves state library director Nancy Pack from potential removal vote

The second cancellation of an Alabama Public Library Service board meeting delayed what was expected to be a vote to remove APLS director Nancy Pack.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'America is back' — Britt praises Trump's 'vision,' leadership following inauguration

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said a new feeling of “pride” and “hope” was as palpable in the Capitol Rotunda as it was for millions of Americans nationwide when Trump was sworn in.

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Here we go again: Prattville Pride to participate in Mardi Gras Parade following Christmas fiasco

The local group Prattville Pride is boasting of its participation in the city’s Mardi Gras parade after receiving a federal judge’s injunction to access the city’s Christmas parade last month.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Alabama News
Alabama arrestees, some with ties to state among Trump 'J6 Hostage' pardons

Trump has granted pardons and clemency to an estimated 1,500 individuals convicted in connection to the riots of January 6, including some from and with connections to Alabama.

Britt Laken Riley Alabama News
Laken Riley Act passes Senate — 'This is a truly momentous day'

Members of the U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act by a vote of 64-35 on Monday. 

Spann Alabama News
James Spann ‘positive for the future’ despite local TV meteorologist layoffs

Weather personality James Spann is optimistic despite cutbacks in local TV meteorologists.

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'This could be historic': South Alabama snow could be comparable to snow events of '73, '93

The last time more than two inches of snowfall accumulated in South Alabama was in March of 1993.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
Joey Clark: Good one, Sen. Orr, but ACES ain't DOGE

Whereas, DOGE is a revolutionary project meant to move at the speed-of-Musk, ACES moves at the speed of yet another Alabama state commission.

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Saban calls current college sports NIL model 'unsustainable'

The college football season came down to its final game, and Nick Saban still found time to go on a mini rant about how the sport is handling NIL (name, image, likeness).

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‘Truly dark times in America’: Alabama fan calls C-SPAN during inauguration, complains about Alabama being left out of CFP

While Americans from around the nation were focused on President Donald Trump beginning his second term on Monday, one C-SPAN caller wanted to give his thoughts on Alabama being left out of the college football playoffs.

President reacts and Tiffany Trump smiles during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool) Alabama News
'Our neighbors need us now, more than ever' — Alabama liberals cope with Trump inauguration

As President Donald Trump was sworn into office to begin his second term on Monday, Alabama’s liberal commentators were predictably full of sour grapes, painting Trump’s swearing-in as the beginning of a new dictatorship.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey declares state of emergency for winter weather in 39 counties

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on Monday for 39 counties ahead of another round of winter weather.

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