Year: 2026
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Right-Wing Sites Blast ABC 33/40 Anchor for Quoting Muslim Brotherhood Founder on Air
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Conservative outlets criticized a Birmingham television anchor for closing a newscast with a quote attributed to the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, calling it inappropriate amid ongoing…
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Juvenile Citically Wounded in Sunday Shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A juvenile male suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday evening in Birmingham’s Ensley neighborhood, police said. Officers responded at 6:21 p.m. to the 200 block of…
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Birmingham Statues Sport Pink Tutus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Someone has draped pink tutus over several of Birmingham’s public statues in recent days, turning landmarks such as Miss Fancy in Avondale Park and the Storyteller fountain…
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Gulf Shores Police Arrest More than 100 after Spring Break House Party
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Gulf Shores police arrested more than 100 people Thursday night after breaking up a spring break house party on West Beach Boulevard, part of a busy…
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Governor Acts on ‘Debanking’ Despite Few Verified Cases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order No. 743 on Thursday, directing state-chartered banks to avoid denying services based on customers’ political views or beliefs, aligning the…
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Birmingham Lands 2028 Dodgeball World Cup at CrossPlex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham is set to host the World Dodgeball Association World Cup in summer 2028 at the Birmingham CrossPlex, bolstering the city’s status as a global sports destination….
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New Nuclear Reactors Planned for North Alabama Under $40 Billion U.S.–Japan Deal
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama could become home to a new fleet of small modular nuclear reactors under a multibillion-dollar agreement between the United States and Japan that supporters say…
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Confusion and Comebacks: Why Some Alabama Hemp Shops are Reopening in 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For months, many Alabamians thought the state had effectively shut down “hemp stores” that sold delta‑8 and other THC products — and in some places, it looked…
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Alabama AG Leads Push to Block Federal Funds for Trans Youth Care
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a coalition of 24 state attorneys general urging federal health officials to permanently block Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP dollars from…
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Alabama Lawmakers Push Bill to Make Big Data Centers Cover Full Power Costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — House Bill 403, part of a broader push to rein in data center incentives and protect ratepayers, would require the Alabama Public Service Commission to ensure that…
