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Governor Ivey calls for death penalty for child rapists, crackdown on fugitives: 'In Alabama, we enforce the law"
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (539+ words) In her final State of the State address, Governor Kay Ivey came out swinging on public safety. Ivey formally announced her support for offering the death penalty to convicted child rapists and a new crackdown on criminals who run from…...
Alabama Senator prefiles ‘Trey’s Law’ to stop non-disclosure agreements from silencing abuse, trafficking victims
3+ week, 6+ day ago (330+ words) State Sen. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced on Wednesday he has prefiled legislation that would prohibit the use of nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The proposal, known as "Trey's Law," is intended to prevent…...
SAD: Top Dem targets Hoover-area House seat for flip – even after district backed Trump by wide margin
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) One of the leaders of the Democratic Party of Alabama thinks there is a good chance to flip a district blue, even though President Donald Trump dominated the there in the 2024 election. Tabitha Isner, Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic…...
ALGOP Chair admits AEA intends to politically 'slit throats' of Republicans
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (427+ words) Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said he "100%" agrees with the characterization that the Alabama Education Association (AEA) would metaphorically "slit the throat" of Republican officeholders if it helped Democrats politically. Wahl made the remarks during an appearance on WVNN's…...
ALGOP Chair admits AEA intends to politically 'slit the throat' of Republicans
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (427+ words) Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said he "100%" agrees with the characterization that the Alabama Education Association (AEA) would metaphorically "slit the throat" of Republican officeholders if it helped Democrats politically. Wahl made the remarks during an appearance on WVNN's…...
Toyota Alabama expands with new production line; $282 million investment adds 350 jobs
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (632+ words) Toyota Alabama announced the start of production for three cutting-edge differentials during an event Wednesday at its manufacturing facility off Pulaski Pike. The announcement marks a major expansion of its Huntsville operations and signaling a new chapter for one of…...
Alabama native Cliff Sims in tow with VP Vance as Charlie Kirk lifted aboard Air Force Two
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (270+ words) Wiregrass native turned Trump world insider Cliff Sims walked opposite Vice President JD Vance on the tarmac Thursday night as Charlie Kirk's flag-draped casket was lifted onto Air Force Two for the flight to Arizona. Video from the transfer shows…...
25-Year-Old Gary Palmer challenger, Case Dixson, releases video ad in campaign for U.S. Congress
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (236+ words) Case Dixson released a new campaign video on Wednesday outlining his vision as a Republican candidate for Alabama's 6th District, saying the future of his children and community compelled him to step into the race. Dixson is facing Republican incumbent Gary…...
Calera Police warn TikTok door-knocking challenge could have deadly consequences
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (343+ words) A recent TikTok challenge is raising concerns for the Calera Police Department. The law enforcement agency released a post on social media earlier this week asking for help identifying two suspects believed to have participated in a viral door-knocking challenge....
Gary Palmer: 'I'm proud of Alabama for partnering with DHS to identify and remove noncitizens from our voter rolls"
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (309+ words) U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is praising a recent move by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to make elections more secure in the Yellowhammer State. Allen signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship…...