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Six Arrested in Blount County Human Trafficking Sting
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. — Six men were arrested in Blount County following a human trafficking sting targeting individuals attempting to exploit minors. The arrests were part of an ongoing effort by law enforcement to combat child exploitation and human trafficking in Alabama. The operation, conducted by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies, led…
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Alabama Home Sales Plunge 18% in 2024 Amid GOP Economic Policies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s housing market faced a sharp downturn in 2024, with home sales plummeting by 18% compared to the previous year, according to the Alabama Association of Realtors. The state recorded just 62,539 home sales, a stark drop from 76,258 in 2023, marking one of the most challenging years for the market in…
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Trump Order Leaves Hundreds of Huntsville Residents Facing $100 Utility Bill Hike
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — About 250 Huntsville Utilities customers were hit with an unexpected $100 surcharge on their electricity bills this month after an executive order from President Donald Trump froze federal funding meant to assist low-income households with energy costs. The funding, part of a $1 million allocation under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…
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Alabama Passes ‘What Is a Woman?’ Bill Amid National Trend, Critics Call It Unnecessary and Harmful
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers have approved legislation defining “male” and “female” in state law based on biological sex at birth, a measure critics argue is unnecessary, legally dubious, and designed more to make a political statement than to address any real issue. The bill, informally referred to as the “What Is a Woman?” Act,…
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Alabama House Passes Vaccine Consent Bill, Raising Public Health Concerns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation requiring parental consent for minors to receive vaccinations, a move critics say could undermine public health efforts in a state already grappling with low vaccination rates. House Bill 2, sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollingers Island, passed on Tuesday by a vote of 76-22….
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Birmingham Approves $2.7 Million for Micro-Shelters to Combat Homelessness
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham City Council has approved a $2.69 million funding package to construct micro-shelters and provide support services for the city’s homeless population, a step aimed at addressing the growing issue of homelessness in the area. The funding will be divided between two organizations, Faith Chapel Care Center and Urban Alchemy, both…