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Judge to rule whether Alabama can prosecute people who aid out-of-state abortions
A federal judge is expected to soon decide whether Alabama can prosecute health care providers and advocates in the state who help pregnant patients get an abortion elsewhere. Abortion has been almost entirely illegal in the ruby red state since its trigger law took effect following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. It is one of the strictest bans in the country, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
15 states sue to block Biden’s effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Fifteen states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance. The states are seeking...
ABA Names Carl Sampieri as Its 2024 Engineer of the Year
On Thursday, the Alabama Broadcasters Association named Carl Sampieri as its 2024 Engineer of the Year. The distinction was given during the group’s annual conference on Aug. 8; this year held at the Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Birmingham, Ala. In a statement announcing the award, the...
Alabama man faces a third murder charge in Oklahoma
(AP) — A third Oklahoma murder charge has been filed against an Alabama man who was arrested in Arkansas, according to a prosecutor. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was charged Wednesday with murder in the June 14 shooting death of Phillip Emerson at his home in El Reno, Sequoyah County District Attorney Jack Thorp said in […]
PCI, Carl join in effort to stand for tribal parity
Published reports have paired U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in an effort to stand up for tribal land parity related to the misinformation of gambling expansion. Carl sponsored a bill before Congress to establish parity with other federally-recognized tribes to raise baseless concern over the expansion of gambling in […] The post PCI, Carl join in effort to stand for tribal parity appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
1 Dead, 1 Injured in Helicopter Crash at Alabama Military Base During 'Routine Flight Training'
A helicopter crash at an Alabama military base has resulted in one person’s death and another being injured, during what was described as a “routine flight training.”. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, around 1:40 p.m. local time, military officials at the Ford Novosel base “were notified of a mishap of an AH-64 Apache helicopter conducting routine flight training on Fort Novosel,” according to a release shared with PEOPLE from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel.
Three on News 3: Officer-involved shooting, 13th Street Bridge closure, Alabama voter turnout
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. Today’s Stories:
Just released: Get new Alabama Nike Air Max shoes today
Alabama Crimson Tide merchandise went on sale this morning, as team themed Nike Air Max designs are available now. Fans can get the new shoe release on the Fanatics website, which is currently offering free shipping on any order above $24. The new unisex footwear has been released for 11...
Alabama State Board of Education approves Bessemer City Schools takeover
The Alabama State Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to take over the Bessemer City school system amid allegations of mismanagement by the school board. State Board of Education Superintendent Eric Mackey said the local school board passed a resolution acknowledging they need state intervention. He said Bessemer’s school board meetings over about a month […]
Alabama singer ready to thrill on live shows of ‘America’s Got Talent’: ‘You are amazing’
“America’s Got Talent” has announced 44 acts that will compete during the live shows on Season 19, including Reid Wilson of Montgomery. That’s no surprise to anyone who watched Wilson’s audition for the NBC reality series, which thrilled all four judges and especially Howie Mandel. The...
Annual Trail of Tears to rumble through North Alabama
DECATUR – The rumble of hundreds of motorcycles will echo across North Alabama to commemorate a tragic chapter in American history. Motorcyclists from across the Southeast will ride to honor Native American Indians who were forced from their homes in a “Trail of Tears” from Chattanooga to northwest Alabama.
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