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Alabama ABC Board proposes new regulations after Oct. 4 mass shooting
Posted: Oct 29, 2025 2:30 AM CDT Updated: Oct 29, 2025 7:57 AM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News At a request from Governor Kay Ivey, The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is making some changes following the October 4th mass shooting in downtown...
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From Big Mountain to Mars, local astronaut inspires Whitefish students
When Whitefish High School senior Noah Oaks heard that John Herrington, retired naval aviator and NASA astronaut, frequents Big Mountain, he knew he had to recruit him for the launch of the first-ever Whitefish High School Space Club. The...
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Chris Elliott announces 2026 campaign for Alabama Senate, vows to continue being ‘a concerned taxpayer, not a politician’
State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) announced on Wednesday that he will seek a new term during the 2026 election cycle and cited his ongoing efforts to streamline state government, protect Alabama values, combat the woke agenda, cut taxes, and...
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Success of recent North Alabama Airfest fuels plans for expanded 2026 event
Published 6:13 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 The attendance figures are in for this year’s 2025 North Alabama Airfest event — and, say organizers, they reflect a top-flight success. Held in September at Limestone County’s Pryor Field Regional...
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Hurricane Melissa leaves travelers stranded, highlights need for travel insurance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Flights are grounded, hotels are booked, and travelers are left stranded as Hurricane Melissa slams the Caribbean, leaving some vacationers stuck paying for extra room nights they never budgeted for. Clay Ingram with AAA...
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Alabama Is Building the 7th Fewest Multi-Family Homes in the Country
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WCOV - Alabama
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The U.S. housing market remains a critical economic issue, with housing affordability and supply at the forefront of bipartisan policy agendas. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are increasingly focused on expanding access to affordable...
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Holloway, Philon and Wrightsell give No. 15 Alabama a dynamic and experienced backcourt
No. 15 Alabama (28-9, 13-5 SEC) The Crimson Tide might have the most dynamic backcourt in the league, maybe even… No. 15 Alabama (28-9, 13-5 SEC) The Crimson Tide might have the most dynamic backcourt in the league, maybe even the country, despite...
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PBS’s status and Dauphin Island foxes: Down in Alabama
New rules for entertainment districts? After the Oct. 4 shooting in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey asked Alabama ABC Board Administrator Curtis Stewart for ideas on safety improvements to entertainment districts, which are areas in cities...
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How Alabama basketball’s Nate Oats weaved plaid into sideline style
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The Gadsden Times - Alabama
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Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats' plaid sportscoats are a modern tribute to former coach Wimp Sanderson. Tailor Ramesh Kripalani of Hong Kong Tailors is responsible for the signature looks of Oats and other coaches. Oats' sideline style has...
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Top 25 Alabama high school football teams for AHSAA Week 10
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The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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The Alabama high school football season is heading into Week 10, and the USA TODAY Network team in Alabama ranked the top 25 teams from across the state and all classifications. USA TODAY Network Alabama high school writers Maxwell Donaldson of...
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Alabama landmarks to illuminate teal for Alzheimer's awareness on Nov. 3
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WJSU - Alabama
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Landmarks across Alabama, including Birmingham City Hall, Bryant Denny Stadium, and the RSA Tower Building, will light up teal on Nov. 3 as part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) Light the World in Teal program. This initiative, the...
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Brand USA Invites Travelers to Celebrate 250 Years of America The Beautiful with New Experiences and Reasons to Visit in 2026 and Beyond
PHILIPPINES (October 28, 2025) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year across the country. As the nation’s official destination marketing organization, Brand USA invites global travellers...
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Alabama musicians rock iconic venue with Marilyn Manson
Before he was Marilyn Manson, Brian Warner was a young music fan living in Florida really into an Atlanta band called Pleasure Club. On Thursday, Oct. 23, Manson made a guest appearance with Pleasure Club singer/guitarist James Hall’s current...
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ALEA emphasizes Halloween safety for Alabama families
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WJSU - Alabama
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As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging parents, guardians and drivers to prioritize safety during all the festivities. With increased foot traffic and trick-or-treaters, ALEA aims to ensure a safe and...
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WorldAtlas named these North Alabama towns as the ‘Most Laid Back’ in the state
Guntersville made it on the WorldAtlas list of Most Laid Back Towns in Alabama. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast) We live the slow and easy life up here in North Alabama (for the most part), and WorldAtlas took notice, as its recently published...
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Welch, Smith attend their final regular meeting as Mountain Brook mayor, council president
Barring an unanticipated special session in the next week, Stewart Welch III and Virginia Smith on Monday attended their final meeting of the Mountain Brook City Council as mayor and council president, respectively. Each has a few plans for how to...
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ABC concludes review of Alabama alcohol laws
Governor Kay Ivey asked the ABC to review Alabama's laws after the mass shooting in Montgomery on Oct. 4. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has concluded its review of state laws surrounding alcohol licenses in the...
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Alabama expands global reach with new business development office in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan — During the 47th annual Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS-Japan) Joint Meeting in Tokyo, the Alabama Department of Commerce today celebrated the opening of a new business development office in Japan, marking a significant step...
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Around the Mountain: Do Lobos Really Have A Shot in Las Vegas?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., -- Here's this weeks news and notes from around the Mountain West Conference. WEEK 10 ACTION Nine Mountain West teams are in action in Week 10, with four of five games appearing on national television. Air Force hosts Army...
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Going out trick-or-treating? Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has some safety tips
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Halloween is Friday, and that means some neighborhoods around West Alabama will be filled with trick-or-treating costumed children and their parents. That's why the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding residents and drivers to prioritize...
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