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House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Tommy Tuberville for governor
1819 News
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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor on Monday. Ledbetter and Tuberville became friends in the months leading up to Tuberville announcing his 2020 bid for the U.S. Senate....
Hundreds of votes in 2025 municipal election have already cast across Central Alabama
1819 News
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With the overwhelming majority of the state going to the polls for municipal elections on August 26, absentee ballots have begun to roll in, with hundreds being cast in some of Central Alabama's cities. Many voters who fulfill the state's limited...
North Alabama sheriffs honored by American Constitutional Rights Union for ICE cooperation
1819 News
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The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) presented three Alabama sheriffs with the Defender Award for their work removing illegal aliens from the country. Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine, Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver and...
Alabama Republican launches comeback run for congressional seat he lost to fellow incumbent
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Former Congressman Jerry Carl of Mobile announced Monday morning he will try to win back the District 1 seat he lost to a Republican rival last year. “After prayerful reflection and heartfelt discussions with family and friends, I am excited to...
Isaiah Bond signs with Cleveland Browns after legal clearance
MARCA
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August 18, 2025
Isaiah Bond, the speedy undrafted wide receiver, is headed to the NFL after clearing a major legal hurdle and securing a significant contract. A Collin County grand jury recently "no-billed" the sexual assault charge against him - meaning no...
Report: Average projected tax cuts exceed $2,800 in Alabama
The Center Square
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August 18, 2025
(The Center Square) – More than $2,800 in tax cut savings is projected on average for Alabama residents, a report from The Tax Foundation says. Long range, more than 9,800 jobs are forecast to be added in the state as well, says the international...
Laken Riley’s Family Endorses Mike Collins for Senate
Townhall
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August 18, 2025
The family of Laken Riley, the Georgia nursing student whose life was ended by the hands of an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, has thrown their support behind Republican Representative Mike Collins in Georgia’s Senate race, months after he...
Sen. Katie Britt touts key defense funding to benefit Alabama weapons manufacturers
The Troy Messenger - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is among those supporters of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Department of Defense (DODD) Appropriations Act, which would see more than $851 billion in discretionary spending for America’s defense capabilities. The bill recently...
Alabama labor force decreases, employment at record high
Brewton Standard - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Published 7:42 am Monday, August 18, 2025 Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for July decreased slightly to 57.9 percent, down from 58.0 percent in June. Over the year,...
VIDEO: Northport Hits A Home Run For All Of West Alabama
Tide 100.9 - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Northport has undoubtedly been at the forefront of lots of online discussions, particularly when politics is the topic. However, let’s put all of that to the side and rest it on University Beach for a few moments. Saturday at the grand opening for...
How 'Blessings and Disasters' shape Alabama
WNYC - New York
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August 18, 2025
Alexis Okeowo says Alabama, where she grew up, shows the best and worst of the American experiment. In her new book, "Blessings and Disasters," she wrestles with the state’s complicated past. GuestsAlexis Okeowo, staff writer at The New Yorker....
Alabama lawmakers, make prostate cancer screenings free — save lives
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
This is an opinion column. Get my weekly newsletter, The Barbershop. Sign up here for free! Rarely does Alabama have the opportunity to crash the top 10 among states in anything — unless we’re talking football and faith, of course. And food....
Jules Witcover, political columnist who relished the horse race, dies at 98
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Mr. Witcover went to the nation’s capital in 1954 for the Newhouse publishing chain, which owned the Star-Ledger. Rising to become its indefatigable chief political writer, he witnessed some of the defining moments of the era. He covered the 1960...
Grassroots group raises awareness for west Alabama youth
WBRC 6 News - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
HALE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A local effort to bring more attention to mental health problems and solutions continues to take shape in west Alabama. Supporters there gathered recently to offer help to youth that may also dealing with those issues. A...
Judge allows continuation of lawsuit alleging Alabama university practiced organ harvesting
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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August 18, 2025
An Alabama judge ruled last week that a case alleging the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) performed an autopsy on a federal inmate and removed his organs without permission can proceed. According to the Alabama Reflector, Matthew Harrell...
Browns sign undrafted receiver Isaiah Bond after legal situation resolves, Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned
Yahoo Sports
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The Cleveland Browns signed receiver Isaiah Bond to a three-year, $3 million deal Monday after he was not charged as part of a sexual-assault investigation. Bond, 21, was expected to be a mid-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft but went undrafted...
Spectrum News Launches Spectrum News Alabama, Names Network Leadership
Adweek
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August 18, 2025
Spectrum News has launched Spectrum News Alabama. The 24/7 news and sports network is available to Spectrum TV customers across the state on channel 1. The network features local headlines every 15 minutes, and hyperlocal weather forecasts every...
Browns GM Andrew Berry makes feelings known on signing Isaiah Bond after WR's legal battle
Sportskeeda
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August 18, 2025
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said the franchise weighed months of information before deciding to bring in wide receiver Isaiah Bond. His three-year contract became official on Monday. Bond entered the draft process projected as a...
Spectrum News Debuts New Network In Alabama
TV News Check - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
Spectrum News has launched Spectrum News Alabama, bringing its local journalism to the Spectrum TV lineup. Now available to Spectrum TV customers across the state on ch. 1, Spectrum News Alabama is available 24/7, and features local headlines...
Ahead of campaign kickoff event, Laken Riley’s family endorses Mike Collins’ US Senate bid
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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August 18, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Ahead of his campaign kickoff to become Georgia’s next U.S. senator, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins has received the endorsement of the family of Laken Riley. Riley was a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student...