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Alabama Senate Committee Deadlocks, Halting ‘Gulf of America’ Renaming Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – An Alabama Senate committee has deadlocked on a bill that would have required state and local agencies to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf…
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Federal Grant Cuts Could Cost Alabama Arts and Humanities Programs Up to $1 Million
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama’s arts and humanities organizations are facing a potential financial crisis as federal officials move to slash funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and…
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California man arrested at Birmingham airport with 24 pounds of marijuana, faces $500,000 bond
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A California man was arrested April 18 at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport after authorities said they found 24 pounds of marijuana in his suitcase. Christian Machado, 22, of…
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Fungal disease threatens Alabama pine trees, forestry officials urge vigilance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A fungal disease is spreading across Alabama’s pine forests, threatening loblolly pines and prompting state forestry officials to urge landowners and residents to be on alert. The…
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Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill Restricting Chaining of Dogs, Setting New Standards for Outdoor Care
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would significantly limit the chaining or tethering of dogs outdoors, aiming to strengthen protections for animals kept outside. The…
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Gov. Kay Ivey Awards Grants to Support Crime Reduction and Community Aid in Birmingham for 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced new grants for 2025 aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting vulnerable residents in Birmingham and Jefferson County. Two Project Safe Neighborhood…
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