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• What will Alabama's next governor and AG do about opioid crisis?

  10-10-2018 13:00
  
  The impact of opioid abuse on Alabama isn't exactly a wedge issue in the state's current election cycle. The question is whether more can be done.
  
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• The Declaration of Independence-the Blueprint for Secession

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separ...
  
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• Summer is officially here!

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Summer is officially here, and with it comes longer days, outdoor gatherings, and the kind of warmth that draws people outside. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks to our health. Whether you’re a seasoned adult managing chronic conditions or simply someone who loves a backyard barbecue, understanding how heat affects the body can be the difference between a great summer and a dangerous one....
  
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• Republican Runoff Results Revealing

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The June 16 Republican runoff yielded the final revelation of the 2026 election year. Winning the GOP Primary nomination is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. Several of the most important and prominent political posts in the state were decided in the first primary on May 19. Tommy Tuberville prevailed in the Governor’s race, garnering an amazing 85% of the vote. Caroleene Dobson won th...
  
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• Musk's Lunar Obligations

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Today, just about everybody understands that Elon Musk’s greatest dream is to establish a permanent human colony on the planet Mars. Obviously, it is a gargantuan proposal, and many people are claiming that it is utterly impossible. For starters, Musk can’t just jump in and attempt it immediately. Right now, we are in an intense race with China to send American astronauts to the Moon’s south pole...
  
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• "Love, Liberty & Freedom"

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Happy 250th Birthday, USA!!! As we commemorate this historic milestone, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the values that unite us as Americans. Our nation’s journey has been shaped by the courage, resilience, and hope of generations who have come before us. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we cherish and remember the importance of coming together as a community, not just in...
  
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• Katie Britt is Emerging as a Very Effective U.S. Senator

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  When Katie Britt assumed her role on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, she did so as the most junior Senator of the entire body, ranking last in seniority. She was low on the totem pole, and she had big shoes to fill taking over legendary Senator Richard Shelby’s seat. He ranked fourth in overall seniority and was probably one of the five most powerful elected officials in the country...
  
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• Happy Birthday USA!!

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  This Robservation is actually special to me. Not only is it a celebration of the birthday for what I consider to be the greatest country on Earth, but this is also my 200th Robservation. I just wanted to thank Mrs. Grant and say what an honor it has been for me to write for her. During the 250th birthday bash for this great country of ours, emotions are swimming wildly in my head. For me, in my...
  
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• Fourth of July weekend brought massive violence in Chicago

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  A violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago left 21 people shot, two people dead, two police officers wounded, and three individuals stabbed across multiple neighborhoods, prompting renewed scrutiny over city safety during major holidays. The wave of violence spanned the extended holiday tracking window, which the Chicago Police Department (CPD) monitors from Thursday evening through Sunday...
  
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• FIFA will allow Folarin Balogun to play for the USA in game against Belgium

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 5, 2026 - FIFA reverses itself and will allow Team USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's game against Belgium. Balogun received a red card during Team USA's game with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The referee's controversial red card (the soccer equivalent of a flagrant foul) meant the Balogun was ejected from that game, the U.S. was forced to play with just ten players...
  
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• Child shot and killed in Montgomery

  05-07-2026 20:01 via alabamagazette.com
  
  A juvenile female was shot and killed in an overnight drive-by shooting in Montgomery, Details, Time: The shooting occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Location: The incident took place in the 400 block of Mulligan Drive. The Victim: Police located a young girl suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was later...
  
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• Zabara Foundation's $50K grant to UAH SMAP Center boosts College of Nursing baby simulators

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUN 29, 2026) – A long-running collaboration between engineers and nurses at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding into state-of-the-art infant training simulators with the support of a $50,000 grant from the Zabara Foundation. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "At the Zabara Foundation, we're focused on supporting smart, effective...
  
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• "Young Washington" Is A Compellingly Good Movie

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Perfect for The Fourth of July, the feature film, "Young Washington", is now showing in movie theaters nationwide. It is a compellingly good movie. While the film does have some French and Indian War era violence which gives it its PG-13 rating, it is overall suited for family viewing. As one young lad of 13 years of age put it while holding up his large cup of Coca Cola in the movie...
  
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• Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Where business aviation is climbing: The metros drawing more corporate jet traffic and high-income movers When it comes to measuring American wealth, tax return data and home-sales records are the usual go-to indicators. But by the time this information lands, it’s already a year or more after the migration trends have shifted. The growth of business aviation in specific areas offers a more unconv...
  
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• Today is a federal and state holiday

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 3, 2026 - Is It a Federal Holiday? Yes - Friday, July 3, 2026, is an observed federal holiday because Independence Day (July 4) falls on a Saturday. When a federal holiday lands on a weekend, it is typically observed either the Friday before or the Monday after. In this case, the preceding Friday is treated as the holiday for federal employees' pay and leave purposes FederalPay+1. What...
  
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• Todau is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  July 4, 2026 – Today is the Fourth of July - the holiday that commemorates the day that our nation's Founding Fathers formally declared this nation's independence from Great Britain. This is the 250th anniversary of the formal ratification of the Declaration by the Continental Congress. There are massive celebrations around the country, especially in Washington D.C. Alabama's sesqui...
  
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• The Video Orange Beach Wouldn't Release

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - The question began with one police response. On September 2, 2024, Orange Beach police were called to a city-related location at or near the Coastal Resources office building in connection with an incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon and an unidentified woman. According to original reporting Police were called because Mayor Tony Kennon's wife, Paula Kennon, phoned Orange...
  
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• The USA defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina,

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The United States advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 2–0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match defined by resilience, set‑piece brilliance, and a gritty defensive stand. 🇺🇸 A Crucial Knockout Victory Playing on home soil at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the U.S. entered the Round of 32 with momentum and high expectations. The match bega...
  
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• The U.S. plays Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the World Cup

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The U.S. Men's National Team will play its next World Cup match on July 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM CDT in Santa Clara, California, at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The World Cup is in the United States and the U.S. team has played surprisingly well thus far in the tournament winning their group to advance to the knockout round of the tournament. The U.S. beat Paraguay 4 – 1 and then beat Austr...
  
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• The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter?

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The ultimate dog food ingredient guide: How much do ingredients actually matter? You know the feeling. You’re standing in the pet food aisle, or endlessly scrolling online, staring at a dog food label that reads more like a chemistry textbook than a recipe. You just want what’s best for your pup. Deciphering dog food labels, navigating marketing buzzwords, and figuring out what the top three ingre...
  
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• The security challenge behind America's biggest party

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  The security challenges behind America’s biggest party Independence Day is one of America’s biggest celebrations, with thousands of temporary events happening across the country, all at the same time. For security staff, this can create problems, including overcrowding, heavy traffic, unfamiliar layouts, and lots of people trying to leave at the same time. The Fourth of July is huge, as AAA projec...
  
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• The River Region's Finest Hour?

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Jackson Hospital Must Not Be Allowed to Fail History will remember what the River Region does in this moment. Long after the bankruptcy filings have been archived and the court proceedings have ended, people will remember whether this community came together to save one of its most important institutions or stood by while it disappeared. Jackson Hospital is simply too important to fail. This is...
  
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• The Christian Citizen In A Complicated World

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Scripture doesn’t give us all the details we’d like to know about church and state. For example, St. Paul said we must obey civil government since it’s ordained of God, operating as his agent of justice to punish wrong (Romans 13). This is especially problematic since we believe Nero ruled Rome at the time. Nero was a vile man, sexually deviant and a murderer. He had his own mother and a wife murd...
  
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• Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Tailgate theft prevention: How to keep your tailgate from being stolen Truck tailgate theft is on the rise in the U.S., especially in urban settings and high-traffic areas. What was once a rare nuisance has become a frequent and frustrating crime—often occurring in broad daylight, in your own driveway, and taking less than a minute to pull off. Why, you may ask, is this crime becoming increasingly...
  
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• Supreme Court Upholds States' Authority to Protect Girls' Sports

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  (Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall celebrated today's opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ affirming that states may protect girls' sports by restricting participation to biological females. "Common sense won again. Alabama stood strong for our female athletes, and the Supreme Court agreed. This is about fairne...
  
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• Standing Tall for Women's Sports

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  There are moments in American history when doing the right thing requires courage long before it receives applause. This is one of those moments. The United States Supreme Court has affirmed what millions of Americans have believed all along: states have the constitutional authority to protect women's sports and preserve the promise of Title IX. This is more than a legal victory. It is a...
  
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• SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos.

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  SNAP is how millions of Americans afford food. Cuts to the program have thrown it into chaos. A missing zero put Sarah’s grocery money in jeopardy. Every month, Sarah receives $219 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for her and her 9-year-old. Sarah works two jobs in food service, one at a senior center and one at a banquet hall, and has relied on SNAP for support ever since her...
  
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• SCOTUS Strikes Down Party Spending Limits, Overruling 2001 Precedent

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  In a major shift for campaign finance law, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their own candidates. The 6–3 conservative majority ruled that these restrictions violate the First Amendment, explicitly overruling the court's 2001 precedent established in Federal Election Commission v. Colorado Republican Federal Cam...
  
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• School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here's what's driving the cuts.

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts. School districts are under pressure this year. Some of the largest in the country are handing out pink slips. Canceling technology contracts. And even slashing specific medications from employee health plans. As many school boards debate their budgets for the upcoming school year, a Chalkbeat analysis found a common thre...
  
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• Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first

  30-06-2026 11:34 via alabamagazette.com
  
  Rising costs are moving buyers to used vehicles, and public fleets are feeling it first When money gets tight at home, people get predictable. They buy the used car instead of the new one, they keep the old one running another year or two, and they trade down to whatever covers the daily drive and skip the extras. No one needs a degree in economics to understand when a monthly payment no longer...
  
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