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A proposed data center became such a major issue in Bessemer that voters elected a new mayor. Here's how Alabama became a hotspot for data centers and why the debate is starting to reshape local and state politics.

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Inside Blue Cross Blue Shield’s firm grip on Alabama: 5 things to know mrf.lu/2dM9_

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AL.com spent more than a year investigating the State of Healthcare in Alabama. Here’s what we found

Archibald: The university that saved this town now just wants to save itself mrf.lu/2d-qK

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"The issue today is dumber than Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s flying furry conspiracy theories," writes columnist John Archibald.

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Aden Holloway has marijuana possession charge dismissed mrf.lu/2d_V7

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Holloway was one of Alabama’s top players in 2025-26, his second season with the program.

State department of health urges taking precautions as rabies cases rise mrf.lu/2dgG3

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The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging the public to become more aware of rabies precautions due to an increase of human-related exposures and infections involving domestic animals

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SEC suspends South Carolina’s Dylan Stewart for punching Alabama’s Josh Ford mrf.lu/2d8V4

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Dylan Stewart will be off the field for at least one game.

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Alabama meteorologist Jason Simpson recently pointed out that the last time more than 90 percent of the state saw 'measurable rain' on the same day was on June 19 – 101 days ago. Some of the most rain since then is projected this weekend.

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A single insurance company dominates Alabama. Doctors, patients say the impact can be ‘devastating’ mrf.lu/2dhps

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Patients in Alabama can’t get certain treatments. Doctors and hospitals argue they’re underpaid, and they say that the insurer’s "monopoly" forces them to "take it" or close.

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Alabama communities deserve a simpler, safer freight rail network: op-ed mrf.lu/2d3p2

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David Harer of Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama writes: "Sadly, in 2025, Alabama ranked seventh in the nation for highway-rail grade crossing collisions, with 87 accidents that killed eight people and injured 48 more. Those are calls my members run."

Tripp Skipper: Barry Moore is going to Washington. Abdul El-Sayed shows what he’ll be fighting mrf.lu/2d1yz

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"If El-Sayed reaches Washington with an aggressive socialist agenda, Moore would represent one of the senators expected by conservative voters to resist it," writes columnist Tripp Skipper.

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5 takeaways after judge orders Alabama to retry man convicted on bite mark evidence mrf.lu/2d1mJ

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Charles McCrory was sent to prison for his wife's murder 40 years ago. Now, a federal judge said his 1985 trial was unfair.

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Consistency, longevity, attention to detail equal success for Oak Mountain high school band. That, plus the sweat. mrf.lu/2d5PT

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Consistency, longevity, attention to detail equal success for Oak Mountain High School 'Spirit of Cahaba' Marching Band. That, plus the sweat. Read more from Rick Karle at the link in comments.

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New Alabama law treats vaping like smoking cigarettes: What you need to know mrf.lu/2d5m5

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Alabama’s ban on vaping in public places will go into effect on Oct. 1. Gov. Kay Ivey in April signed legislation adding “the use of an electronic nicotine delivery system” to the state’s longtime ban on smoking in public places.

Whitmire: The Unsound and the Furry mrf.lu/2dtjW

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"When your political strategy is built on saying more and more offensive things, eventually you run out of offensive things to say and people to offend," writes columnist Kyle Whitmire.

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Country superstar sings praises of small-town life in Alabama: ‘More important now than ever’ mrf.lu/2mnJ0

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ICYMI: No matter how famous he gets, Riley Green’s heart remains in Alabama. And during his conversation with Country Living, Green emphasized that coming home and spending time with his family are priorities. Read about what the star said 👇

Popular comedy club and resource center plans to triple its space: ‘Room for more shenanigans’ mrf.lu/2m44l

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Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, a growing Huntsville comedy club and resource center, is bursting at the seams! It will triple in size for performances, movie screenings and community services.

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Two Alabama HBCUs headed to 2027 National Battle of the Bands mrf.lu/2m4Tl

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Charming Alabama small town makes list of ‘most overlooked’ places in the United States mrf.lu/2mWSK

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ICYMI: Eufaula was the only place in the South to make the national list of 'most overlooked.' What Alabama towns do you think are underrated?

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Birmingham public radio station warns forced ‘Gulf of America’ use ‘threatens independence’ mrf.lu/2m9LQ

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There's a new state law requiring that “all state and local entities and their employees” use the term Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico. WBHM is licensed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and all its employees are state employees.

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Do famous burgers at Alabama country store live up to the hype? Here’s what we found mrf.lu/2my-w

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ICYMI: This unpretentious, old-school country store serves some of the most famous burgers in Alabama. The place isn’t fancy, but it’s authentic and down-to-earth, with a staff that welcomes seasoned regulars and wide-eyed newcomers alike. Check it out 🍔

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