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From Alabama’s Funeral Parlor to the Wrestling Ring: The Hauntingly Hilarious Rise of Paul Bearer!
In a quiet funeral parlor nestled in Mobile, Alabama, there was a mortician named William Moody. But this was no ordinary mortician. His hands, skilled in the art of preparing bodies for their final rest, were steady as he adjusted neckties and brushed out funeral flowers. He had an eerie way of talking to the…
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Alabama Man Sentenced for Threatening Election Workers, Raising Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Weeks before the 2024 election, an Alabama man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for threatening violence against Arizona election officials after last year’s primaries, a case that underscores the nation’s growing anxieties over election safety and unproven claims of voter fraud that continue to fuel conspiracy theories. Brian Ogstad, 60,…
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“Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” Takes Flight in Birmingham: A Theatrical Delight
This November, Birmingham’s Theatre Downtown is set to charm audiences with Mitch Albom’s “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel,” a play that promises both laughter and introspection. Directed by local talents Mike Cunliffe and Jesse Byron, this production showcases the vibrant and dynamic theater community that Birmingham has to offer. With its unique blend of humor and…
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Birmingham Police Chief to Retire, Closing Out High-Paid Career Amid Violence and Political Tensions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond will step down on November 29, marking the end of a 26-year career amid intense political and community scrutiny. His annual salary of $179,382, well above the national average for police chiefs, underscores the position’s high stakes in a city grappling with violent crime. Since taking the…
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Parent Fatally Shot by Officer in Sardis School Drop-Off Line
SARDIS, Ala. — A parent was fatally shot by an officer Wednesday morning during a disturbance in the drop-off line at Sardis Middle School, according to authorities. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident occurred just before 8 a.m. as children were being dropped off for school. Initial reports indicate that officers responded…
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Alabama Parole Board Faces Scrutiny Over Record-Low Parole Approvals Amid Prison Overcrowding Crisis
Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama’s parole system is facing mounting criticism for its historically low parole approval rates, which many argue are worsening the state’s overcrowded and inhumane prison conditions. The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted parole in only 8% of cases in 2023, a sharp decline from over 50% just five years ago….
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