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Alabama Supreme Court Sets Schedule for Tuberville Residency Suit

Alabama Supreme Court Sets Schedule for Tuberville Residency Suit

The Alabama Supreme Court has established an expedited briefing schedule for the lawsuit challenging Tommy Tuberville's residency qualifications for the gubernatorial election. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Barry Ragsdale, argue that Tuberville does not meet the state's residency requirements. The court's schedule requires the plaintiffs to submit their briefs by August 7, with Tuberville's response due 14 days later. The case raises questions about Tuberville's eligibility to be the certified nominee and serve as governor.
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Senator Tuberville Advocates for Data Center Expansion in Alabama

Senator Tuberville Advocates for Data Center Expansion in Alabama

Senator Tuberville Advocates for Data Center Expansion in Alabama
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Ammie Akin Responds to Democratic Strategy in Alabama's CD-6 Republican Primary

Ammie Akin Responds to Democratic Strategy in Alabama's CD-6 Republican Primary

Ammie Akin, a candidate challenging incumbent U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, has responded to calls from Alabama Democratic Party insiders urging Democrats to vote in the Republican primary. This strategy aims to influence the outcome in favor of Sewell by supporting candidates perceived as less competitive. Akin, who has a background in education and leadership, expressed surprise at the Democratic Party's involvement and emphasized her commitment to representing the district's values. She criticized the political maneuvering and highlighted her campaign's focus on the needs of local families and communities.
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Alabama Teen Will Roberts Passes Away After Inspiring Cancer Battle

Alabama Teen Will Roberts Passes Away After Inspiring Cancer Battle

Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has died after a courageous battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. His story gained national attention as he sought help for an experimental treatment, reaching out to figures like President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Despite undergoing chemotherapy and a complex surgery, the cancer continued to spread. Roberts' journey inspired many, with his family sharing updates and receiving widespread support. Alabama leaders, including Governor Kay Ivey and Senator Tommy Tuberville, have expressed their condolences and praised Roberts' bravery.
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Establish Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Establish Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Representative Shomari Figures introduced the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act, a bipartisan bill to create a memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. The bill is cosponsored by members of Alabama’s congressional delegation and other representatives, including Emilia Sykes. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military pilots in U.S. history, and their service during World War II was pivotal in the desegregation of the U.S. military. The proposed memorial aims to commemorate their contributions and educate future generations about their legacy.
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Alabama Delegation Supports Bill for Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in D.C.

Alabama Delegation Supports Bill for Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in D.C.

The entire U.S. House delegation from Alabama has backed the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Shomari C. Figures. The bill authorizes Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to establish a memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C., to honor the Tuskegee Airmen's service and legacy. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military pilots in U.S. history, and their efforts during World War II were instrumental in the desegregation of the U.S. military. The memorial aims to educate the public about their contributions and inspire future generations.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Fuels Flooding Threat Across Eastern U.S.

Tropical Storm Bertha Fuels Flooding Threat Across Eastern U.S.

Tropical Storm Bertha, having moved inland over the Texas-Louisiana border, is expected to dissipate by Friday morning. Despite its weakening, the storm is causing significant weather disruptions far from its center. Bertha's moisture is contributing to heavy rainfall along a cold front stretching across the Southeast, leading to a heightened risk of flooding from North Carolina to northern Georgia and Alabama. Some areas have already experienced a month's worth of rain in just a few days, with flash flood warnings issued in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The storm's impact is compounded by its uneven structure, which is causing tropical storm-force winds along the Texas coast while directing most of its rainfall towards South Texas.
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ActBlue Emerges as Major Donor for Alabama Congressional Candidate Andrew Sneed

ActBlue Emerges as Major Donor for Alabama Congressional Candidate Andrew Sneed

ActBlue, a liberal political action committee, has become the primary donor for Andrew Sneed, a Democratic candidate in Alabama's Fifth Congressional District. According to Federal Election Commission records, ActBlue has contributed over $211,300 to Sneed's campaign, accounting for more than half of his itemized individual contributions. These contributions have been made through over 100 payments, making ActBlue Sneed's largest donor. Sneed is set to compete against Candice Duvieilh in the Democratic runoff election before potentially facing incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong in the general election.
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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities
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Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Second Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Second Landfall Near Texas-Louisiana Border

Tropical Storm Bertha made its second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line on Thursday afternoon, July 23, 2026. The storm, which initially came ashore in Louisiana a day earlier, has extended its impacts across the Gulf Coast, including Florida and Alabama earlier in the week. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Bertha's maximum sustained wind speeds were recorded at 45 mph (72 km/h) as of 2 p.m. ET. The storm is bringing heavy rain, localized flash flooding, gusty winds, and coastal inundation to affected areas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Louisiana and Texas Gulf coasts, alongside flood warnings and coastal flood advisories issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Meteorologists predict additional rainfall of 2-4 inches (50-100 mm) in southern and coastal Texas, with the Texas Hill Country particularly vulnerable due to recent catastrophic flooding.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Moves Toward Texas After Grazing Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha Moves Toward Texas After Grazing Louisiana

Tropical Storm Bertha is advancing toward the Texas coast after making landfall in Louisiana. The storm, which was located about 110 miles southwest of New Orleans early Thursday, is moving west at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Tropical storm force winds extend up to 160 miles from the storm's center. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Alabama to Louisiana, including New Orleans. The storm has already caused beach closures along the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi. It is expected to reach the upper Texas coast by Thursday evening and dissipate inland by Friday.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Fuels Flood Threat Across U.S. Southeast

Tropical Storm Bertha Fuels Flood Threat Across U.S. Southeast

Tropical Storm Bertha, now weakened and moving inland near the Texas-Louisiana border, is contributing to a significant flood threat across the U.S. Southeast. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 km/h), is expected to dissipate by Thursday evening or Friday morning. However, its moisture plume is interacting with a cold front, causing heavy rainfall from Virginia to Alabama. Some areas in North Carolina have already received a month's worth of rain in just a few days. Flash flood warnings have been issued in parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with rainfall rates reaching up to 2 inches (50 mm) per hour in some areas. The storm is also bringing 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) of rain to the Texas Gulf Coast, with isolated totals of 6 inches (150 mm).