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Will a Concealed Carry Permit No Longer Be Required?

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Gun rights groups and Alabama sheriffs are taking opposite sides on a proposal that would let people carry concealed handguns in public without a permit. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing Wednesday on the bill by Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa. It would do away with the state requirement to obtain a concealed carry permit. Allen says…

Face 2 Face: Eddie Crowell

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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a face to face with Montgomery mayoral candidate, Eddie Crowell. Crowell is a retired Air Force General. Categories: Face 2 Face

Very Warm Wednesday; Storm Threat Late Thursday

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WEDNESDAY: For today, we will see more clouds in the Alabama sky as moisture levels rise ahead of our next storm system taking shape to our west. During the day today, this vigorous storm system will produce severe weather from Texas up into the Midwest. Highs today will range from the lower to mid 80s. STRONG STORMS LATE THURSDAY: Much…

Poll: Alabama Voters Split on U.S. Sen. Doug Jones

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A new Mason-Dixon poll shows Alabama voters are split in rating the job performance of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who is the only Democrat to hold statewide office. The poll shows 45% of those asked approve of the job he’s doing, compared to 44% who disapprove and 11% who weren’t sure. In a deep-red Republican state like Alabama, Jones might…

Public Safety Insurance Fund Helps the Families of Fallen First Responders

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The Public Safety Insurance Fund began in 2002. It was created as a way to say “thank you” to first responders. The insurance policy for first responders covers 2500 first responders in the river region and other Alabama counties. It is a group of businesses  that joined together to create the fund. The businesses contribute to the fund that offers…

Prisons to Provide Menstrual Products to Female Inmates

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EPSON scanner image A bill would require jails and prisons to provide female inmates with tampons or sanitary pads. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 101-0 Tuesday for the legislation that now moves to the Alabama Senate. The bill by Rep. Rolanda Hollis of Birmingham would write into law that jails and prisons are required to provide the items. Hollis…

Lawmakers Approve Ethics Exemption for Economic Developers

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Alabama lawmakers have voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The Alabama Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to the bill. It now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Under the bill, economic developers would not be considered lobbyists and would not register with the state or be required to disclose their employers…

Scale Back Alabama announces 2019 prize winners

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Eighteen men and women from across the state won cash prizes in the team grand prize drawing for Scale Back Alabama. Participating in the closing ceremony for Scale Back Alabama were Mayor Tommy Battle and Ashley Polesak of Huntsville and Ashley Gardner, the 2019 Official Scale Back Alabama trainer. More than 51,000 pounds were lost from January through April, and…

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