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LGBTQ+ Float Removed from Prattville Christmas Parade, Sparking Controversy Over Safety and Fairness
UPDATE: Federal Judge ruled Pride float may participate in Christmas Parade. PRATTVILLE, Ala. — The City of Prattville has come under fire after deciding to remove an LGBTQ+ float from its annual Christmas parade, citing safety concerns. The decision follows a request from Prattville Pride for police protection due to threats against their float and…
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Birmingham’s Pastor Mike Jr. Hits No. 1 on Billboard Charts with ‘Crazy Faith’
Pastor Mike McClure Jr., the visionary leader of Birmingham’s Rock City Church, has achieved a monumental accomplishment in December 2024, cementing his place as a powerhouse in gospel music. His collaboration with Transformation Worship on the album Undefeated Champion has propelled the record to No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums and Christian Album Sales charts….
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Birmingham’s New Food Truck Rules: A Recipe for Success
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In a move set to delight food truck enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike, the Birmingham City Council has unanimously approved changes to streamline the food truck permitting process. Starting January 2, 2025, vendors will experience a dramatic reduction in application time—from several months to just 48 hours. This significant change is expected to…
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Alabama Senator Katie Britt Criticizes Hunter Biden Pardon Amidst Trump’s Controversial Clemency History
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has condemned President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, labeling it a “self-serving slap in the face to everyday Americans”. This criticism comes despite former President Donald Trump’s extensive use of pardons, often for political allies and controversial figures. Trump’s clemency record includes pardons for…
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Editorial: Addressing the Reality of Birmingham’s Rising Homicide Rate: Beyond Sensationalism
Recent headlines about two men allegedly being responsible for 30% of Birmingham’s homicides this year have garnered widespread attention. This statistic is both alarming and misleading, focusing on it exclusively risks oversimplifying and sensationalizing a far more complex issue. Birmingham’s homicide rate is a crisis—one that demands urgent and serious solutions. However, to tackle it…
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Clean Up Alabama’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Crusade Stains Prattville’s Christmas Spirit
PRATTVILLE, Ala — In a troubling display of intolerance, Clean Up Alabama has launched a campaign to exclude Prattville Pride from the city’s cherished Christmas parade. This group, notorious for its regressive views, has long targeted LGBTQ+ representation under the guise of protecting children. Their actions echo the discriminatory tactics of the past, reminiscent of…