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Alabama's congressional delegation backs bill to avoid federal government shutdown

The House passed a short-term spending bill on Friday to fund the government until March.

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Tuberville: Congress does not deserve a raise – 'We don't give people a better life'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently slammed congressional efforts to give U.S. lawmakers a raise as the government scrambles to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to continue funding the government and avoid a shutdown.

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Alabama’s November unemployment rate up, labor force participation unchanged

Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1% in November, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden.

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ADPH launches 'For Every Body' exercise and diet campaign 'with emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion'

The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching the "For Every Body" campaign to push its Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan, which was developed “with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

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Trump-backed CR fails in House, supported by Alabama Republican members

A government-funding continuing resolution backed by President-elect Donald Trump failed to pass the House on Thursday.

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Terri Sewell trots out Democrat talking point on ‘co-President’ Elon Musk to bash House GOP on CR

President-elect Donald Trump and “co-President” Elon Musk are responsible for House Republicans abandoning an earlier version of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Mexican national arrested with 11 kilos of meth in Baldwin County

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seized a large amount of drugs during a special operations traffic stop late Tuesday.

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Tickets on sale for Tracy Lawrence at Mobile’s Saenger Theater in March

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence comes to Mobile's Saenger Theater on March 13, 2025.

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Allen Mendenhall: Horizons of wonder

While skeptical adults scan the heavens for drones, young children turn their gaze skyward with an altogether different expectation: the imminent arrival of a rotund, red-suited aeronautical marvel and his team of cervine navigators.

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Laura Clark: Dear Santa Trump

Yes, I think it is safe to say I have been a good conservative all year. So here is my list. This is all I am asking for in the new administration.

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Zach Miller: Strong Holocaust history standards are great ... but let's not forget to teach about Communism, too

We absolutely need to educate our young citizens about the Holocaust so it will never be repeated by the madmen of the future. But Communism needs the same treatment.

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Allen Keller: Barack Obama's version of democracy is more Marx than Jefferson

How can it be that in the act of democracy, Democracy itself (as an ideal, i.e. a noun rather than a verb) is somehow rejected?

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Col. John Eidsmoe: 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' ... but is something missing?

When my wife Marlene wanted to see the movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” I willingly joined her. I’d read the 1972 book by Barbara Robinson long ago, and I’d seen it presented as a play.  

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Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs its own Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

As a conservative who values fiscal responsibility, I’d rarely endorse a new government initiative. Yet, the recent establishment of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, excites me.

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Joey Clark: Daring the distance between forefathers, fathers and sons

I can’t help but imagine our time-traveling John Adams would ask, "Where did the paterfamilias go?” 

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No. 2 Auburn set for another pre-conference showdown against No. 16 Purdue

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers have a shot at their sixth Quad 1 win on the season as they travel to Birmingham to take on the No. 16 Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday.

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4 takeaways from No. 6 Alabama's 97-90 win over North Dakota

No. 6 Alabama avoided a major disaster on the road on Wednesday, narrowly escaping North Dakota with a 97-90 win over the Fighting Hawks.

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'Public embarrassment': Juandalynn Givan blasts Hoover City Schools handling of incidents in viral football practice videos

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), an attorney representing a Hoover High School football player who was seen on video being mistreated in practice, is claiming the school mishandled the incident on multiple fronts.

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Tuberville, Britt back RFK Jr. after dual meetings — ‘I look forward to his confirmation’

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) both announced that they would support the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after President-elect Donald Trump selected him to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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State Rep. Ingram says Montgomery needs to enforce new roadside law after pedestrian killed Tuesday night

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed Tuesday in Montgomery. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) says Montgomery should enforce a new law he passed on roadside loitering.

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Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson files account with Secretary of State to run for mayor of Mobile but does not formally announce bid

A campaign account with the Sec. of State has been filed by Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson to run for Mayor of Mobile. She has not announced her candidacy.