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Alabama environmental groups secure rare win in fight to update water toxicity standards

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee · July 5, 2025

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Alabama environmental regulators have agreed to update...

"Bama is on a heater": CFB fans thrilled over Kalen DeBoer's massive recruiting win as elite 2026 class DL commits to Alabama

Sportskeeda · July 5, 2025

The Alabama Crimson Tide is one of the most dominant teams in the history of collegiate sports. The Crimson Tide has won six national championships over the past two decades. One of the reasons behind Alabama's dominance is its ability to pick up...

Montgomery police investigate fatal July 4th shooting

AL.com - Alabama · July 5, 2025

Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday night, WSFA reported. The shooting happened in the 6000 block of Sherburn Road in south Montgomery. Police and fire medics responded to the scene about 6:20 p.m. and found a...

DCH, University of Alabama launch groundbreaking ‘Supportive Care’ program

Yellowhammer News - Alabama · July 5, 2025

According to the new partnership, in a groundbreaking step toward redefining comprehensive care, DCH Health System and the University of Alabama have announced the launch of Supportive Care, a unique care model that delivers personalized,...

Meet 2026 Alabama gubernatorial candidate Chad ‘Chig’ Martin

The Cullman Tribune - Alabama · July 5, 2025

ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Chad “Chig” Martin is running as a Democrat for Alabama governor in 2026. Below is his announcement. Chad “Chig” Martin wears many hats as an Alabama entrepreneur, but felt inspired to throw another into the 2026 Alabama...

Kalen DeBoer's Alabama joins Oregon & Texas A&M in top 3 as battle for five-star in-state recruit heats up

Sportskeeda · July 5, 2025

Alabama got off to a slow start with its 2026 recruiting class, but the Crimson Tide has gradually gained momentum by securing several commitments from multiple blue-chip prospects. They remain in contention for some of the nation’s best talent,...

The future of Shedeur Sanders and his health force Coach Prime to make an important decision that will affect Colorado

MARCA · July 5, 2025

For the first time since taking the reins at the University of Colorado, Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders will lead a football team without one of his sons under center. This new reality, combined with his ongoing health struggles, could prompt a...

2025 municipal elections: June campaign finance report reveals Alabama's top 5 mayoral and city council fundraisers and spenders

1819 News ·

Qualifying has ended, and the races are set for the 2025 municipal election season. While the votes won’t be counted for months, one indicator of the health and competitiveness of a candidate’s campaign is fundraising, and there are competitive...

Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: OBBB funding should help bridge the gaps in Alabama’s maternal health outcomes

1819 News ·

With passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) all but assured, Alabama’s congressional members are touting how it will enrich the lives of Alabamians. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was effusive in her praise on how the bill will...

Republicans praise 'big, beautiful bill’s' work requirement for Medicaid: ‘We’ve got to get back to work’

Fox News · July 5, 2025

Republican senators told Fox News Digital they support the Big, Beautiful Bill’s provision work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, saying, "We’ve gotta get back to work." (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

Celebrity drama, wellness and right-wing politics: A new crop of magazines and influencers is appealing to young women

CNN · July 5, 2025

Social media Media Women's health People in entertainment See all topics Follow Gabrielle, who is 24 and lives in Alabama, is a fan of Rachel Zegler. Naturally, wherever she goes online, she gets served a lot of social media posts about the...

Man dead in Friday Montgomery shooting

WSFA 12 - Alabama · July 5, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway following the death of a man Friday evening, according to the Montgomery Police Department. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 6000 block of Sherburn Road at about 6:20 p.m. in reference to...

Montgomery police officer earns FBI, law enforcement leadership program award

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

Montgomery police Sgt. Jeff Ricedorf successfully completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy training program—a “significant milestone” in law enforcement leadership development, according to a news release from the village of Montgomery. Between March 2024...

Rural Alabama students explore health care careers at UA

Daily Mountain Eagle - Alabama ·

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Thirty-five high school students from rural Alabama, including Katherine Walker of Walker County, participated in summer programs at the College of Community Health Sciences at the University of Alabama to learn about the need...

Alabama lawmakers react to expected passage of Big Beautiful Bill

WAFF 48 - Alabama · July 4, 2025

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - President Donald Trump is expected to sign his large funding bill into law on Friday. The House voted Thursday by a narrow margin to send the bill to the President’s desk. The bill approves hundreds of billions of dollars...

NICU babies celebrate Fourth of July in patriotic style at Grandview Medical Center

WJSU - Alabama ·

Grandview Medical Center celebrated Independence Day with a heartwarming display as newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) were dressed in festive red, white, and blue outfits. SEE ALSO: PHOTOS: Celebrating the Fourth of July across...

Alabama deserves price transparency in healthcare: op-ed

AL.com - Alabama · July 4, 2025

This is a guest opinion column Congress is busy debating proposed Medicaid work requirements, but the far bigger issue for middle-class families in Alabama and across the country is the runaway cost of healthcare in general. Since 2000, the price...

Suzan DelBene criticizes proposed healthcare cuts impacting Washington residents

East King News - Washington · July 3, 2025

Suzan DelBene, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 1st district since 2012, has been vocal on social media regarding recent legislative developments. Her comments focus on healthcare and the political climate in Washington...

Suzan DelBene criticizes new bill impacting healthcare and economy

East King News - Washington · July 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Suzan Delbene representing Washington's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Suzan Delbene representing Washington's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Suzan DelBene, a member of...

Bill Belichick takes advantage of Deion Sanders' health issues to try to ruin his dream... without Travis Hunter to stop him

MARCA · July 4, 2025

It's not often you see a coaching legend like Bill Belichick make waves in high school recruiting. But if anyone was going to shake up the system, it was always going to be him. This week, Belichick - now the head coach at North Carolina - pulled...