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'There’s a legal difference between 'I can’t understand it' and 'I don’t like it'': ACLU-backed lawsuit against Alabama DEI ban called into question

Some University of Alabama students, professors, and the Alabama state chapter of the NAACP recently filed a federal lawsuit challenging Alabama’s 2024 law banning taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and training.

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Second 16-year-old Montgomery teen charged with capital murder in shooting that left one dead, four wounded

A third teen suspect has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the October slaying of 22-year-old Elden Wright, who was one of five struck in the shooting.

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Mobile taking extra precautions for Mardi Gras in response to New Orleans terror attack

The streets of Mobile will have an added hedge of protection for Mardi Gras parades this year.

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Legislators vote to overhaul Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Legislators voted to overhaul the Alabama Board of Pharmacy at a Tuesday committee meeting.

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Chelsea Councilman Cody Sumners expected to run for mayor

In an interview with 1819 News, Sumner said that while he isn’t ready to formally announce a run for mayor, he has received positive feedback from community leaders who have encouraged him to run, and he is considering the opportunity.

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Mobile approves settlement, release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy

The Mobile city council approved a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

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Altoona Mayor Rick Nash dies unexpectedly

Rick Nash, mayor of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday.

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Blount County DA Pamela Casey running for Alabama AG in 2026

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is running to be the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General in 2026.

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Jeff Minick: Four simple ways to beat the 'Camel Hump' blues

With a full-blown case of the blues like this we’re not talking clinical depression. We’re talking about that sadness, that melancholy which descends without warning.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Confirming Trump's nominees

Alabama voted overwhelmingly for Trump. When they voted on Nov. 5, they also voted for his team. As Alabama’s senator, you have my word that I will do everything in my power to get every one of Trump’s nominees confirmed so we can get to work.

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Joey Clark: I pray Gov. Kay Ivey doesn’t resign

Though I have often suspected the opposite will come to pass, I pray Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey doesn’t resign before her full term is up. 

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Thomas Govan: It's time for the U.S. Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody illegal aliens charged with or convicted of burglary, larceny or theft.

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Justice Gregory Cook: Alabama's new rules for court record privacy and confidentiality

In the holiday rush, you may have missed a new set of rules issued just before Christmas. 

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Devin Foley: Should a Christian be a foodie?

Does today’s foodie culture, with its exquisite tastes and picturesque plating, distract one from growing in virtue, from controlling the desires of the flesh?

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Phil Williams: What did you do with the children?

One of the greatest forms of stewardship that any culture can be measured against is found in the simple question: “What did you do with the children?”

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Auburn star forward Johni Broome dons 'Product of Christ' hoodie during Miss. St game

Auburn star forward Johni Broome generated social media buzz during his top-ranked team's 88-66 win over 14th-ranked Mississippi State on Tuesday.

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 74-64 loss to No. 21 Ole Miss

Sloppy play and poor shooting led to No. 4 Alabama dropping its first SEC game of the season to No. 21 Ole Miss 74-64 on Tuesday.

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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's 88-66 win over No. 14 Mississippi State

4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's XX win over No. 14 Mississippi State

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Watch: Tuberville questions Sec. Def. nominee Hegseth over purging DEI from military, increasing recruiting

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, sat for a Senate confirmation hearing, during which he was criticized and questioned about his military record and fitness for the position.

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State Sen. Weaver scores seat in Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class — 'Failed liberal policies of the past are being abandoned across the country'

State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) announced on Tuesday that she has been selected as a member of the Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 Fellowship class, allowing her and others to learn and implement limited government policies.

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Britt expecting '60% or more' support for Laken Riley Act in Senate — 'Americans are sick of excuses, and they're ready for action'

As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate the Laken Riely Act this week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) remains confident the bill will gain enough bipartisan support to pass, given the political mandate shown by the popular election of Donald Trump last November.