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Harvick Sets Track Record To Win Kansas Pole
Kevin Harvick set a track record to win the pole at Kansas Speedway.
Protesters Rally Against Gay Marriage In Front of SPLC Center
From Montgomery — it’s been a controversial question for years — should Alabama recognize gay marriage? In the wake of a lawsuit between the Southern Poverty Law Center and the state, people against gay marriage are making their voices heard.
Body Found on Broad St. in Selma Identified
Selma police have identified the body of a man found earlier this week.
ASU Instates Hiring Freeze
Alabama State University voted to instate a hiring freeze.
Will that impact the plan to completely reorganize the administration?
Poarch Creeks give $750,000 to Hubbard AG Campaign
The Poarch Creek Band of Indians has made a major contribution to state Rep. Joe Hubbard’s campaign for Alabama attorney general.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service Held at Capitol
Almost 40 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty in the U.S. this year. More than 20,000 names are written on the national memorial in Washington, D.C., which tracks the names of officers killed since the late 1800s.
Southern Group Backing Alabama Gay Marriage Ban
A Southern heritage group is defending Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage.
FEMA Authorizes More Storm Assistance Funding
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says the state has been approved for more federal disaster assistance to help five counties recover from severe storms in late April.
House Speaker Hubbard Seeks Probe of Harassing Calls
House Speaker Mike Hubbard says he’s filed a complaint with the U.S. attorney’s office, the FBI and the Lee County district attorney over harassing phone calls being used to try to hurt his re-election campaign.
