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Hundreds of votes in 2025 municipal election have already cast across Central Alabama
1819 News
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With the overwhelming majority of the state going to the polls for municipal elections on August 26, absentee ballots have begun to roll in, with hundreds being cast in some of Central Alabama's cities. Many voters who fulfill the state's limited...
Utility to buy power from advanced nuclear plant to fuel Tennessee and Alabama Google data centers
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Tommy Tuberville for governor
1819 News
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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor on Monday. Ledbetter and Tuberville became friends in the months leading up to Tuberville announcing his 2020 bid for the U.S. Senate....
Man charged with shooting another man in the head in south Alabama
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
A man suspected of killing another person over the weekend was arrested the same day in another city, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Oran Alexander III was arrested Saturday at about 2 p.m. in Daphne after allegedly shooting and...
Utility to buy power from advanced nuclear plant to power Tennessee and Alabama Google data centers
Yahoo Finance
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation's largest public utility plans to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to help fuel Google data centers in Tennessee and Alabama, according to a deal announced Monday. The Tennessee Valley Authority,...
Municipal elections 2025: How Baldwin's candidates are raising, spending campaign money
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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Heading into the final week before municipal elections take place across Alabama, here is a look at campaign finances for candidates in Baldwin County. Candidates are required to report money they receive and spend monthly over the summer and...
TikTok star Izzy Darnell drops Alabama rush, says she 'didn’t need one'
Mint
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August 18, 2025
Izzy Darnell is not pledging a sorority at Alabama. The TikTok creator, who spent two weeks documenting rush at the school, revealed over the weekend that she pulled out of the process right before Bid Day. According to People, in a beachside...
VIDEO: Northport Hits A Home Run For All Of West Alabama
Tide 100.9 - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Northport has undoubtedly been at the forefront of lots of online discussions, particularly when politics is the topic. However, let’s put all of that to the side and rest it on University Beach for a few moments. Saturday at the grand opening for...
How 'Blessings and Disasters' shape Alabama
WNYC - New York
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August 18, 2025
Alexis Okeowo says Alabama, where she grew up, shows the best and worst of the American experiment. In her new book, "Blessings and Disasters," she wrestles with the state’s complicated past. GuestsAlexis Okeowo, staff writer at The New Yorker....
Alabama Republican launches comeback run for congressional seat he lost to fellow incumbent
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Former Congressman Jerry Carl of Mobile announced Monday morning he will try to win back the District 1 seat he lost to a Republican rival last year. “After prayerful reflection and heartfelt discussions with family and friends, I am excited to...
Jules Witcover, political columnist who relished the horse race, dies at 98
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Mr. Witcover went to the nation’s capital in 1954 for the Newhouse publishing chain, which owned the Star-Ledger. Rising to become its indefatigable chief political writer, he witnessed some of the defining moments of the era. He covered the 1960...
What to know about Scott Cochran’s upcoming book: Alabama stories and more
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
As he works to get ready for his first season as head coach at West Alabama, former Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran has a book coming out. Co-written with longtime ESPN writer Ivan Maisel, “Skull Session” is scheduled for release on...
Alabama’s top high school football wide receivers: Meet the best WRs in 3A
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Leading up to the 2025 season, AL.com is highlighting the top high school football players in Alabama. Our latest statewide list focuses on the best wide receivers in 3A. (Earlier: Quarterbacks | Running backs) If you purchase a product or...
Alabama labor force decreases, employment at record high
Brewton Standard - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Published 7:42 am Monday, August 18, 2025 Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for July decreased slightly to 57.9 percent, down from 58.0 percent in June. Over the year,...
These 4 Alabama football players made 2025 AP All-America teams
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Alabama football landed two players on the preseason Associated Press All-America first team entering the 2025 campaign. Left tackle Kadyn Proctor and wide receiver Ryan Williams both made the cut. Proctor, entering his third season with the...
Spectrum News Launches Spectrum News Alabama, Names Network Leadership
Adweek
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August 18, 2025
Spectrum News has launched Spectrum News Alabama. The 24/7 news and sports network is available to Spectrum TV customers across the state on channel 1. The network features local headlines every 15 minutes, and hyperlocal weather forecasts every...
Spectrum News Debuts New Network In Alabama
TV News Check - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
Spectrum News has launched Spectrum News Alabama, bringing its local journalism to the Spectrum TV lineup. Now available to Spectrum TV customers across the state on ch. 1, Spectrum News Alabama is available 24/7, and features local headlines...
Former Alabama safety makes first appearance in ‘NFL Top 100’
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
After a breakout season in his first year with the Green Bay Packers, former Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney had made his first appearance in the “NFL Top 100.” In its 15th year, “NFL Top 100” features a ranking for the league’s best 100...
Alabama lawmakers, make prostate cancer screenings free — save lives
AL.com - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
This is an opinion column. Get my weekly newsletter, The Barbershop. Sign up here for free! Rarely does Alabama have the opportunity to crash the top 10 among states in anything — unless we’re talking football and faith, of course. And food....
How Affordable Is Alabama for Recent College Grads?
The Citizen of East Alabama
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Image Credit: PrasitRodphan / Shutterstock As summer winds down and a new academic year approaches, many young adults across the U.S. are preparing to start college, while others are navigating the transition from campus to career. For the class...