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about 1 year ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/untangle-this-mess-mobiles-city-hall-lease-may-be-one-of-a-kind-in-the-us.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
“The notion of paying rent for an asset you need to deliver government doesn’t make much sense."
about 8 hours ago
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https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2025/12/state-sets-end-for-2025-red-snapper-season.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
You can spend New Year’s Eve fishing for red snapper off Alabama’s coast if you like, but only until the MoonPie drops.
about 9 hours ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/university-of-alabama-gets-500000-gift-to-support-new-school.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
An endowment from a longtime benefactor will support a new college at the University of Alabama.
about 11 hours ago
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https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/democrats-running-for-alabamas-two-top-offices-look-to-overcome-overwhelming-odds-in-2026.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
No Democrat has been elected lieutenant governor since 2006, when former Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. won.
about 12 hours ago
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A 48-year-old man is behind bars, accused in the fatal shooting of another man in southwest Birmingham.
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48-year-old charged in deadly shooting during gathering at Birmingham home
West Precinct officers were dispatched just before 11:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of 14th Place S.W. to a report of a person shot.
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/48-year-old-charged-in-deadly-shooting-during-gathering-at-birmingham-home.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
about 15 hours ago
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You might travel with the Christmas spirit, just don't wear it on your sleeve. More:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/dont-wear-this-to-the-airport-tsa-warns.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
about 16 hours ago
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https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/does-an-alabama-lottery-bill-stand-a-chance-in-2026-election-year.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Do you want a lottery?
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Does an Alabama lottery bill stand a chance in 2026 election year?
The new year will see a new governor elected. Can Alabama finally join 45 states that have lotteries?
https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/does-an-alabama-lottery-bill-stand-a-chance-in-2026-election-year.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
about 18 hours ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/unique-restaurant-chain-opening-first-2-alabama-locations.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
1 day ago
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https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/why-realtors-say-huntsvilles-home-sales-drop-is-no-cause-for-concern.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
1 day ago
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https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/huntsvilles-newest-hotel-features-120-suite-style-rooms.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
1 day ago
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https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/rock-roll-hall-of-famer-says-i-want-to-grow-up-and-be-this-alabama-icon.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
1 day ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/peace-walking-monks-enter-alabama-greeted-by-communities-along-route.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
1 day ago
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https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/alabama-duo-bids-farewell-to-hallmark-series-finishing-in-top-3-they-really-brought-it-today.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
2 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/12/no-rate-hikes-in-2026-for-770000-birmingham-area-water-users-amid-controversial-budget-cuts.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
More cuts are coming.
2 days ago
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What's the coolest bird you've ever seen in the wild? Find out where to see these amazing birds:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/wheeler-refuge-alabama-birding-winter-wonderland-home-to-elegant-and-endangered-cranes.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
2 days ago
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Do you plan to ask your doctor about medical marijuana? 🪴:
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/dozens-of-alabama-doctors-are-preparing-to-recommend-medical-cannabis.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
3 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/expect-a-big-change-in-your-next-tax-refund-and-for-once-its-good-news.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The average American may notice a larger tax return in 2026, according to the White House.
3 days ago
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Kyle Whitmire
3 days ago
Where does Tommy Tuberville live? Florida or Alabama? If he wants to run for Alabama governor, he needs to put this issue to bed. Release your state tax returns and show us, Senator — if you can.
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/these-5-counties-pack-alabamas-death-row-despite-death-penalty-declining.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
In all, about 23 counties have sentenced at least one person to death since 2012.
3 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/new-nasa-director-donating-annual-salary-to-alabama-space-attraction.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
3 days ago
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Read more:
https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/huntsville-added-3011-acres-in-2025-heres-whats-planned-for-latest-tracts.html?utm_campaign=thehuntsvilletimes_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&?utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
3 days ago
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https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/alabama-abc-board-approves-emergency-hemp-rule-despite-lawmakers-objection.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
3 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/alabama-college-application-deadlines-2026-what-high-school-students-need-to-know.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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ALEA is leading the officer-involved-shooting investigation.
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Manhunt underway for ‘armed and dangerous’ man who pulled gun on police, ALEA says
The incident happened Friday morning when the Opp Police Department responded to a call involving a person with a gun near the intersection of Pond Drive and Barnes Street located within Opp’s city limits in Covington County.
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/manhunt-underway-for-armed-and-dangerous-man-who-pulled-gun-on-police-alea-says.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/montgomery-hospital-sues-blue-cross-argues-insurer-destabilized-alabama-healthcare-caused-bankruptcy.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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“This is about reasserting Alabama’s place in the hierarchy of college football.”
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Casagrande: What’s really at stake for Alabama in Oklahoma rematch
It's a big night for Alabama football.
https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2025/12/casagrande-whats-really-at-stake-for-alabama-in-oklahoma-rematch.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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A Tuscaloosa County high school teacher is under arrest on charges involving sex with a student.
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Tuscaloosa County high school teacher accused of sexually abusing student
Tyler Miguel Armistad, 31, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse and school employee having sexual contact with a student.
https://www.al.com/crime/2025/12/tuscaloosa-county-high-school-teacher-accused-of-sexually-abusing-student.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/trump-suspends-program-that-allowed-brown-university-mit-shooting-suspect-into-the-country.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/state-honors-lockheed-martin-training-program-for-helping-build-north-alabama-workforce.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/why-space-force-flags-are-now-flying-in-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
4 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/fund-started-to-help-carry-out-christina-chambers-dreams-for-her-sweet-child.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
5 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/university-of-alabama-system-campuses-announce-major-college-admissions-change.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The University of Alabama System board of trustees announced a big change to college admissions processes Thursday.
5 days ago
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Michael Casagrande
5 days ago
Ever parented a 2-year-old? Then the 2025 Alabama football experience should bring back memories.
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
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Casagrande: Alabama football is a messy 2-year-old
The 2025 Alabama football season has been a classic case of the Terrible Twos. Let me explain.
https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2025/12/casagrande-alabama-football-is-a-messy-2-year-old.html
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AL.com
Kyle Whitmire
5 days ago
Paul Finebaum on his political skeletons, Nick Saban, Black Lives Matter and what it’s like getting Laura “Loomered.”
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Kyle Whitmire (@kwhitmire)
Paul Finebaum on his political skeletons, Nick Saban, Black Lives Matter and what it’s like getting Laura “Loomered.”
https://substack.com/@kwhitmire/note/c-188990471?r=9kdax&utm_medium=ios
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AL.com
5 days ago
He dialed 911 and ended up dead. A federal lawsuit accuses several Alabama communities and police departments of ‘brutal force’ in a handcuffed man’s death. Bodycam footage shows the encounter.
www.al.com/news/birming...
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He dialed 911 and ended up dead: Alabama police sued over ‘brutal force’ in handcuffed man’s death
Michael Broady died after being tased and restrained. His family claims officers knew of his mental health issues.
https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/12/he-dialed-911-and-ended-up-dead-alabama-police-sued-over-brutal-force-in-handcuffed-mans-death.html
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🎄 Today, Dec. 18, is the last day to vote! Vote at the link:
https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/which-alabama-city-has-the-best-christmas-display-vote-in-the-final-round.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
5 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/more-than-10000-acres-of-endangered-forest-between-alabama-and-georgia-preserved.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
5 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/birmingham-tears-down-another-homeless-encampment-amid-questions-and-outcry.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
5 days ago
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🎄 Only one more day to vote! You have to vote at the link for it to count:
https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/which-alabama-city-has-the-best-christmas-display-vote-in-the-final-round.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
5 days ago
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More:
https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/outdoor-lifestyle-brand-to-open-first-alabama-store.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
5 days ago
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"A man accustomed to speaking his mind soon found himself with a handful of handlers coaching him on what to say," writes columnist Kyle Whitmire.
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Paul Finebaum’s road not taken
Talk show host tells why he didn't run for Senate and what he learned along the way.
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/paul-finebaums-road-not-taken.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/school-district-issues-final-results-of-investigation-into-deshler-incident-that-severely-injured-teen.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/maternal-health-bus-midwife-training-coming-to-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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AL.com
6 days ago
Alabama Democrats on ALGOP silence of Trump comments about Rob Reiner: "No calls to censure him, no calls to fire anyone celebrating the death of the Reiners. Their silence screams.”
www.al.com/news/2025/12...
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Alabama Republicans’ silence ‘disappointing’ as Trump is slammed over Rob Reiner comments, Democrats say
“They dare not criticize their king or ... they agree with his remarks."
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/alabama-republicans-silence-disappointing-as-trump-is-slammed-over-rob-reiner-comments-democrats-say.html
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Kyle Whitmire
6 days ago
Paul Finebaum received a text message asking whether he would like to trade one life for another. Would he consider running for the U.S. Senate? “As long as I live, I cannot explain the next thing I did,” he says. My column: Paul Finebaum's road not taken
www.al.com/news/2025/12...
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Paul Finebaum’s road not taken
Talk show host tells why he didn't run for Senate and what he learned along the way.
https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/paul-finebaums-road-not-taken.html
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What’s the best Alabama spot you dined at this year?
6 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/dozens-of-alabama-doctors-are-preparing-to-recommend-medical-cannabis.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/alabama-doctor-who-replaced-fauci-sues-trump-administration-over-firing-research-cuts.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/12/regional-water-board-ends-diversity-program-in-political-and-racially-divided-vote.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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https://www.al.com/crime/2025/12/toddler-found-inside-hoover-home-where-2-people-were-found-dead.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
A toddler was found unharmed inside a Hoover house where two people were found dead Tuesday morning, according to neighbors.
7 days ago
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