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Democratic Party U.S. Senate nominee Will Boyd claims ‘voter suppression’ in Alabama

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Dylan Smith Parroting a narrative promoted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Democratic Party U.S. Senate nominee Will Boyd claims that “voter suppression” is alive and well in the state of Alabama. On his […]

Stimulus update: New bill would start $350 child monthly payments

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By Leada Gore A proposed plan from Senate Republicans would restart the monthly Child Tax Credit payments – with some new limitations. Republican Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Richard Burr of North Carolina and Steve Daines […]

As Cases Rise, Here’s How to Protect Yourself From COVID BA.5

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by Jason Henderson If you thought COVID was over, think again. Omicron subvariant BA.5 is the latest version of Omicron and according to experts, it is the most easily transmissible COVID variant to date, able to evade […]

ALABAMA HAS 5TH HIGHEST TEEN BIRTH RATE IN US, BUT ABSTINENCE RULES, LACK OF FUNDING HAMPER PROGRESS

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By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes, The Associated Press Portia Shepherd has worked with about 50 teenagers in small, rural Alabama communities since March, teaching them abstinence as well as contraceptive use and personal responsibility. “We see the […]

Jill Biden slammed for comparing Latino people to ‘breakfast tacos’ at San Antonio stop

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By Mark Heim First Lady Jill Biden is taking heat after comparing the diversity of the Latino community to the uniqueness of “breakfast tacos” on Monday. Biden, who was addressing the progressive Latino nonprofit group UnidosUS […]

Fired Grambling volleyball coachChelsey Lucas to speak out

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Grambling State University has officially parted ways with volleyball coach Chelsey Lucas after a tumultuous tenure that didn’t include any games. Lucas was fired last week following months of allegations that led to an investigation […]

City of Madison considers changing form of government

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By Scott Turner The City of Madison last week hosted its first community meeting regarding the switch to a council-manager form of government. Managers from other cities in Alabama where that form of government is currently […]

After third No. 1 hit, Pastor Mike Jr. plans for busy July with upcoming Stellar Awards, World Games

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By Greg Garrison The Rev. Mike McClure Jr., singing pastor of Rock City Church in Birmingham, recently charted his third consecutive No. 1 song on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart with “Amazing,” an inspirational cover version of […]

Family sought for 6 who died recently in Jefferson County, including 2 prison inmates

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By Carol Robinson Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding family members for six people who recently died in Jefferson County, including two inmates at William Donaldson Correctional Facility. No foul play is suspected […]

Alabama congressman calls floating abortion clinic project ‘pie-in-the-sky’

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By John Sharp A congressman representing coastal Alabama says he believes a plan to offer abortion services aboard a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico is “pie-in-the-sky” filled with plenty of questions. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl, […]