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Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill to shift its Public Service Commission from an elected body to appointed one — what do you think?

🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/alabama-police-hunt-for-missing-2-year-old-girl-with-cadaver-dogs-thank-god-we-didnt-find-anything.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/mobile-councilwoman-condemns-mardi-gras-shootings-as-black-on-black-violence.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky "The answer is not silence. The answer is not denial.”

Would you be ok with a data center near your home? https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/small-alabama-town-will-restrict-new-data-centers.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

The group played at Trump’s West Palm Beach property.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/details-of-350-million-university-beach-development-revealed-whats-in-the-plan.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky The developer said he hopes to have the development up and running within two-and-a-half years.

You could be in the room where it happens: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/monster-hit-blockbuster-musical-returns-to-alabama-on-national-tour.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

How to get tickets: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/hank-williams-jr-books-alabama-show-how-you-can-see-bocephus-in-2026.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/mother-of-missing-alabama-girl-detained-for-questioning-police-say-child-has-not-been-seen-in-weeks.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  The mother of a toddler girl reported missing has been charged with giving police false info.

There is actually a purpose and meaning behind the party. 🎉: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/from-mardi-gras-to-lent-sin-before-you-repent-what-to-know-about-fat-tuesday.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/birminghams-newest-cajun-restaurant-opening-this-fat-tuesday.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky It is no coincidence that Roll Cajun Boudin is opening its brick-and-mortar restaurant on Fat Tuesday — it's time to feast!

🏍️: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/visionary-business-leader-behind-alabama-motorsports-park-dead-at-85.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky “He built more than an organization," a post from Barber Motorsports Park reads, "he built a community."

What Alabama restaurant did you love going to as a kid?

🍹 Several new bars are set to open soon in the Rocket City. 🍹 https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/3-new-cocktail-bars-set-to-open-in-huntsville.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/how-alabamas-congressional-delegation-voted-on-save-acts-major-changes-to-election-rules.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/two-shootings-after-mobile-mardi-gras-events-injured-7-left-robbery-suspect-dead-officials-say.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  What was initially believed to be one shooting was actually two separate incidents.

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/should-alabama-limit-snap-purchases-on-candy-heres-what-you-said.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky    Alabama lawmakers are considering stricter limits on which food items can be purchased with an EBT card.

The arrests took place Saturday at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/2-men-allegedly-tried-to-smuggle-drugs-tequila-99-black-mild-cigars-into-alabama-prison-on-valentines-day.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

Flu activity is on the rise across the country with new data showing an 18% jump in positive cases compared to the week before.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/alabama-mayor-uses-social-media-to-confess-sins-with-women-and-allege-rampant-offical-corruption.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky   

Alabama will march through the third week of February with May-like warmth, according to forecasters.

An Alabama family spent thousands of dollars developing a grocery cart that could more easily be used by families with special needs children or families shopping with people whose mobility was limited.

🔗:https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/trumps-attack-on-bad-bunnys-disgusting-super-bowl-show-may-have-backfired-poll-shows.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-republicans-question-party-finances-hunt-for-bigfoot-of-audits.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on Jan. 31. 🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/nancy-guthrie-still-missing-what-we-know-today-about-kidnapping-of-savannah-guthries-mother.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  

🐓: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/popular-alabama-chicken-restaurant-may-soon-be-coming-to-other-cities.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky A hot name in hot chicken that began in the Magic City is now looking at expansion.

Do you shop at dollar stores often? 🛒: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/discount-retail-giant-looks-to-draw-high-income-shoppers-for-the-first-time-since-2008-recession.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🍽️: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/beloved-alabama-restaurant-closing-after-nearly-60-years-our-city-wont-be-the-same-katie-britt-says.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  The closure, the owners said, was “about time.”

Are you excited about IKEA? https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/were-getting-closer-to-ikea-opening-its-first-alabama-store.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

According to CNN, sources familiar with the situation said Trump privately excoriated Britt after she criticized a Truth Social post depicting the former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/10-commandments-could-soon-be-required-in-alabama-schools-its-not-a-religious-document-sponsor-says.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-board-after-delays-to-vote-on-social-studies-textbooks-in-march.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky Some board members said they are concerned that the recommended textbooks do not reflect Alabama values.

🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/verdict-issued-in-2019-shooting-death-of-tuscaloosa-police-officer.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  A jury has convicted someone in the 2019 shooting death of a veteran Tuscaloosa police detective.

The first phase of the project has been approved! Read about the phases: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/huntsville-skybridge-20-million-pinhook-creek-project-moves-city-one-step-closer.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Efforts are underway to honor a late iconic Huntsville musician. 🎸: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/petition-launched-to-rename-huntsvilles-mars-music-hall-to-honor-microwave-dave.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-woman-claims-she-was-threatened-over-ice-with-knife-on-european-train.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky Amanda Hardy told WSFA that she was able to catch the incident on video.

In a Facebook post, north Alabama native Aaron Ayers described his departure from WHNT News 19 as “bittersweet.” More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/north-alabama-meteorologist-leaves-station.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

Ole Miss coach Chris Beard wrote a note for Alabama's Charles Bediako, Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said. "It was one of the most classy notes to a kid from an opposing coach, and it doesn’t happen often,” Oats said.

Biscuits are a love language, right? ❤️: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/southerners-will-love-this-valentines-day-offering-from-alabama-based-restaurant-chain.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/southern-baptist-pastor-who-sparked-8-year-disney-boycott-dies.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky The Rev. Wiley Drake, a pastor who sparked an eight-year Southern Baptist boycott of the Walt Disney Co., has died.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-city-gears-up-for-town-meeting-on-350-million-university-beach-resort-development.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky The city of Northport is taking question submissions for a town hall until Friday.

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/fast-moving-bill-to-appoint-alabamas-public-service-commission-is-suddenly-delayed.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky The legislation, previously calendared for consideration today, is no longer on the calendar.

💧: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2026/02/central-alabama-water-credit-rating-downgraded-financial-crisis-could-impact-consumers.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  Central Alabama Water continues to face financial, political and legal turmoil.

Immigration enforcement activity has picked up in the Birmingham area. More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/ice-activity-ramps-up-in-central-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔌: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/02/alabama-lawmaker-pulls-support-for-public-service-commission-bill-she-co-sponsored.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, said she believes the commission should remain elected by voters.

More: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-political-leaders-praise-arrest-in-hunt-for-missing-family-end-sanctuary-cities-support-ice.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

💕 They should put cute little messages on the nuggets, like candy hearts 💕 More: https://www.al.com/life/2026/02/this-fast-food-joint-is-top-pick-in-alabama-for-valentines-day-do-you-agree.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🏈: https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/30000-donation-ends-citys-legal-debate-over-alabama-high-school-football-championship-rings.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2026/02/suspect-sought-in-blount-county-shooting-death.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky A search is underway for a man suspected in the morning shooting death of a 73-year-old bounty hunter in Blount County.