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Gov. Ivey announces Eli Lilly, Space Command, other state economic growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award

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Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that growth in Alabama’s defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication “Area Development.” The awards are presented annually to states that have achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact.…

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Gov. Ivey, AG Marshall statements on halted execution of Jeffery Lee

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Special to the News Last Thursday evening, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the state of Alabama the ability to execute death row inmate Jeffery Lee by nitrogen hypoxia, the protocol he initially selected in 2018. The Court did not overturn Lee’s death sentence, thus allowing the state to reschedule his execution on a future date.…

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Jared Hudson issues statement on election results

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Special to the News   Family man, Navy SEAL and U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson released the following statement on Tuesday night’s U.S. Senate primary runoff results: “Every time I look at my beautiful family, I’m reminded that tough battles are always worth fighting. This battle did not go our way, but there will be…

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Alabama Republican Party rules that Tuberville fully meets residency requirements after formal hearing

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  Special to the News   The Alabama Republican Party Chair Scott Stadthagen announced on Sunday that the ALGOP Candidate Committee has rejected a formal challenge of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial candidacy based upon residency. The committee’s decision followed a thorough and impartial review of evidence and sworn testimony presented by opposing sides during an hours-long…

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A fair fight

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Special to the News Submitted by Ken McFeeters   When I was in high school, we had a coach named Coach Finley. He was such a great man that after he passed away, they named the football stadium after him. Coach Finley understood what a fair fight was and how it shaped young men. If…

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Results: ALGOP announces primary runoff election winners

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Special to the News   The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) congratulates the following candidates who emerged victorious in Tuesday’s Republican Primary Runoff Election. U.S. Senate — Barry Moore Lt. governor — John Wahl Attorney general — Katherine Robertson Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries — Corey Hill Public Service Commission, Place 2 — Jim Zig Zeigler The runoff results mark another…

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AG Marshall demands justice, issues statement in unequivocal opposition to clemency for convicted double murderer

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Special to the News   On Monday Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement in complete opposition to any grant of clemency to Jeffery Lee, a confessed and convicted double murderer who executed two innocent Alabamians in cold blood. “On December 12, 1998, Jeffery Lee walked into Jimmy’s Pawn Shop in Orrville, Ala., and murdered Jimmy…

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Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama families to open a Trump Account

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Celebrate America’s 250th by helping your child “Jumpstart the American Dream”   Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama families to participate in Trump Accounts to help their children build long-term financial security. Launching on July 4, 2026, Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for U.S. citizens under 18. “As we prepare to celebrate…

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