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Leading moderate who vowed to oppose Jordan flips in major victory for speaker nominee

October 16, 2023

Leading moderate who vowed to oppose Jordan flips in major victory for speaker nominee

In a Monday tweet, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., announced that he will supporting Rep. Jim Jordan's speakership bid.

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses before 2024 following bumpy rollout of program

October 13, 2023

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses before 2024 following bumpy rollout of program

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award permits before 2024 following several accusations that the commission deliberated in private when selecting license winners.

Alabama woman appeals conviction on false abduction claim after seeing toddler on road

October 12, 2023

Alabama woman appeals conviction on false abduction claim after seeing toddler on road

An Alabama woman who was convicted in municipal court for falsely claiming she was abducted after stopping to assist a toddler found wandering on a highway is appealing her conviction.

Alabama judge issues ruling in Carlee Russell hoax case

October 11, 2023

Alabama judge issues ruling in Carlee Russell hoax case

An Alabama judge on Wednesday found Carlee Russell guilty on two misdemeanor charges after she faked being abducted in July, but she will appeal.

EPA urged to intervene in Alabama water system reportedly plagued by contamination, leaks

October 11, 2023

EPA urged to intervene in Alabama water system reportedly plagued by contamination, leaks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been asked to use its emergency powers to address problems at the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board in Alabama.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville refers former CIA head Michael Hayden to Capitol Police

October 10, 2023

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville refers former CIA head Michael Hayden to Capitol Police

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., responded to comments made by former CIA and NSA director Gen. Michael Hayden, claiming the statements are a 'politically motivated assassination.'

Alabama library mistakenly lists children’s book as sexually inappropriate due to author’s last name

October 10, 2023

Alabama library mistakenly lists children’s book as sexually inappropriate due to author’s last name

Author Marie-Louise Gay’s children’s book “Read Me a Story, Stella" was mistakenly flagged as sexually explicit content at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library in Alabama.

Mississippi city denies accusations that its coercing, transporting, dumping homeless people in Alabama

October 9, 2023

Mississippi city denies accusations that its coercing, transporting, dumping homeless people in Alabama

The city of Mobile has accused Biloxi, Mississippi, of coercing and relocating its homeless people to Alabama. The Mayor of Biloxi has denied the accusations.

Mississippi serial wedding crasher wanted in Alabama arrested at wedding in her home state: Authorities

October 5, 2023

Mississippi serial wedding crasher wanted in Alabama arrested at wedding in her home state: Authorities

A Mississippi woman accused of being a serial wedding crasher has been arrested for stealing gifts from a wedding she was not invited to, authorities said.

Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'

October 5, 2023

Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is sending 275 National Guard troops to the southern border, saying "every state has become a border state" amid a migrant crisis.