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Alabama deputies kill man who opened fire at a utility employee trying to shut off his water

June 1, 2023

Alabama deputies kill man who opened fire at a utility employee trying to shut off his water

A man who opened fire at a water works employee trying to shut off his water was fatally shot by deputies in Russell County, Alabama.

Alabama Senate committee cuts proposal that would have exempted all overtime pay from income taxes

June 1, 2023

Alabama Senate committee cuts proposal that would have exempted all overtime pay from income taxes

A Senate committee in Alabama has amended a House-approved bill that would have exempted all overtime pay from income taxes to only the first $2,000.

Alabama Senate committee advances bipartisan bill cutting sales tax on groceries by half

June 1, 2023

Alabama Senate committee advances bipartisan bill cutting sales tax on groceries by half

A bipartisan measure that would cut sales tax on groceries from 4% to 2% has advanced an Alabama Senate committee. Lawmakers are aiming to give final approval to the bill Thursday.

Alabama House approves expanding private school scholarship program

June 1, 2023

Alabama House approves expanding private school scholarship program

House lawmakers in Alabama approved a bill that would expand the pool of students eligible to receive scholarships for private K-12 schools. The measure will now head to Gov. Kay Ivey.

Air Force selects Colorado as permanent location for more Space Force missions

June 1, 2023

Air Force selects Colorado as permanent location for more Space Force missions

The Air Force has decided to conduct more Space Force missions in Colorado Springs as opposed to Huntsville, Alabama, the city Trump chose as the Space Force’s permanent headquarters.

Texas judge set to debate revised Obama-era DACA program after previously ruling it illegal

June 1, 2023

Texas judge set to debate revised Obama-era DACA program after previously ruling it illegal

A federal judge in Texas will once again debate a revised version of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after previously ruling it illegal.

Gulf Coast Walmart arsonist sentenced to 18 years

May 31, 2023

Gulf Coast Walmart arsonist sentenced to 18 years

Jeffrey Sikes, who was convicted of masterminding a scheme that involved arson attacks on multiple Walmart stores along the Gulf Coast, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Drone footage shows shark circling man and small child at Alabama beach

May 31, 2023

Drone footage shows shark circling man and small child at Alabama beach

Drone footage from a 15-year-old shows a small shark circling a man and a child at a popular beach in Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico.

Alabama governor sets July date for lethal injection following troubled past executions

May 31, 2023

Alabama governor sets July date for lethal injection following troubled past executions

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has scheduled the first lethal injection attempt in July after a series of previous problematic executions. The first attempt will begin midnight on July 20.

Alabama bans transgender female athletes from women's college sports

May 30, 2023

Alabama bans transgender female athletes from women's college sports

A month after legislation was advanced, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a ban on transgender women participating in female college sports.