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Alabama parole levels at historic lows last year: Here’s what’s changed in 2024
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Alabama parole levels at historic lows last year: Here’s what’s changed in 2024
The parole rate during each month of 2024 has been more than double the average for 2023. Some say the increase is a step in the right direction, but ...
Ivana Hrynkiw
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Alabama teacher pay is increasing. Which districts pay the most, least?

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IRS issues nationwide warning
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IRS issues nationwide warning
Leada Gore
Biden vs. Trump: Who is winning? Latest poll show historic shift after debate
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Biden vs. Trump: Who is winning? Latest poll show historic shift after debate
Leada Gore
Child, 6, dies after Baldwin County wreck; driver charged with manslaughter
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Child, 6, dies after Baldwin County wreck; driver charged with manslaughter
Howard Koplowitz
Where Phil Steele predicts Alabama football will finish in 2024
Alabama Football
Where Phil Steele predicts Alabama football will finish in 2024
Matt Stahl
Alabama lawmaker arrested on forgery charges
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Alabama lawmaker arrested on forgery charges
Carol Robinson
This Alabama city is one of the best places to buy a rental beach house
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This Alabama city is one of the best places to buy a rental beach house
William Thornton

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Fast-growing Tex-Mex chain plans to open more than 700 restaurants in the U.S.
Business
Fast-growing Tex-Mex chain plans to open more than 700 restaurants in the U.S.
Burritobar, a Toronto-based Tex-Mex chain, plans to open more locations in the United States.
Shauna Stuart
    Alabama contractor broke federal rules in worker's crushing death: OSHA
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    Alabama contractor broke federal rules in worker's crushing death: OSHA
    Howard Koplowitz
    Mobile Real-Time News
    Austal USA breaks ground on expansion that will add 1,100 jobs
    Lawrence Specker
    UAW President Shawn Fain may have demanded benefits for partner, court filing claims
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    UAW President Shawn Fain may have demanded benefits for partner, court filing claims
    William Thornton
    News
    Alabama troopers worked 9 traffic deaths, 3 drownings over July 4th holiday
    Howard Koplowitz
    News
    Man jumped from ‘Dolly Parton’ bridge after south Alabama crash, authorities say
    William Thornton
    2nd suspect charged with capital murder in killing of 31-year-old in Birmingham
    News
    2nd suspect charged with capital murder in killing of 31-year-old in Birmingham
    Carol Robinson
    Commentary
    Archibald: Biden, Trump, and the risk of turning into vegetables
    John Archibald
    News
    15-year-old boy killed in Birmingham shooting now identified
    Carol Robinson
    579 grocery stores could be sold off in a Kroger-Albertsons merger. Here’s the complete list
    Business
    579 grocery stores could be sold off in a Kroger-Albertsons merger. Here’s the complete list
    Kristine de Leon
    News
    Jeffco Sheriff wrong to fire husband of Bessemer Cutoff DA, personnel board officer says
    Carol Robinson
    News
    Boyfriend indicted in abduction, killing of 40-year-old Birmingham mother of 4
    Carol Robinson
    Widening Hwy. 72, changes for 565: What to know about major Huntsville’s road projects
    Huntsville Times
    Widening Hwy. 72, changes for 565: What to know about major Huntsville’s road projects
    Scott Turner
    Business
    Birmingham construction company working on $275 million North Carolina casino expansion
    William Thornton
    News
    2,164 gunshots were fired in one Birmingham neighborhood in one year, Woodfin says
    Greg Garrison
    Alabama students struggle to improve in math: See spring test results
    Education Lab
    Alabama students struggle to improve in math: See spring test results
    Trisha Crain
    Business
    Retail chain is closing all of its stores after 70 years in business
    Shauna Stuart

    Sports

    ‘48 for 48:’ Elberta High football players, coaches share memories of Avery Pickle
    High School Sports
    ‘48 for 48:’ Elberta High football players, coaches share memories of Avery Pickle
    The Elberta football team came together Tuesday for the first time since senior Avery Pickle died last week.
    Ben Thomas
      New teammate ‘going to take care of’ Pelicans' Herb Jones
      Sports
      New teammate ‘going to take care of’ Pelicans' Herb Jones
      Mark Inabinett
      Sports
      Jacksonville Jaguars’ Pro Bowler announces name change
      Mark Inabinett
      2-time Alabama Mr. Basketball stays with Brooklyn Nets
      Sports
      2-time Alabama Mr. Basketball stays with Brooklyn Nets
      Mark Inabinett
      SEC
      Ranking SEC coaches on media days personality, interest
      Michael Casagrande
      Sports
      Mike Gundy makes unusual analogy regarding Ollie Gordon
      Creg Stephenson
      2-time Alabama Mr. Basketball stays with Boston Celtics
      Sports
      2-time Alabama Mr. Basketball stays with Boston Celtics
      Mark Inabinett
      Sports
      Investigation continuing into wreck that killed Khyree Jackson
      Mark Inabinett
      Sports
      Former Samford QB has been Chiefs’ Defensive Player of the Game
      Mark Inabinett
      Pittsburgh Steelers aim to let safety play ‘Minkah-ball’
      Sports
      Pittsburgh Steelers aim to let safety play ‘Minkah-ball’
      Mark Inabinett
      Alabama Football
      Life’s a Process: Miss Terry passes catastrophe off to Coach Saban
      Joseph Goodman
      Sports
      Alabama Roots: Top 10 in NFL interceptions
      Mark Inabinett
      Who will represent Alabama football at SEC Media Days 2024?
      Alabama Football
      Who will represent Alabama football at SEC Media Days 2024?
      Matt Stahl
      Sports
      UAB football transfer Tyler Thomas joins twin brother at South Alabama
      Creg Stephenson
      Birmingham News
      See who AL.com readers chose to win the Class 6A volleyball title this season
      Dennis Victory
      Auburn football to send quarterback Payton Thorne, pair of defenders to SEC Media Days
      Auburn Football
      Auburn football to send quarterback Payton Thorne, pair of defenders to SEC Media Days
      Ainslie Lee
      Sports
      USA's Prinsloo caps championship season with Olympics trip
      Creg Stephenson

      Life

      R&B superstar, ‘The Voice’ coach sets concert in Alabama
      Alabama Life & Culture
      R&B superstar, ‘The Voice’ coach sets concert in Alabama
      John Legend bringing “A Night of Songs And Stories” tour to Huntsville's Orion Amphitheater.
      Matt Wake
        Dear Abby: I am an unhappily married woman with young children
        Advice
        Dear Abby: I am an unhappily married woman with young children
        Abigail Van Buren
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Legendary singer from Country Music Hall of Fame group has died
        Matt Wake
        Dear Annie: My son didn’t invite me to his wedding
        Advice
        Dear Annie: My son didn’t invite me to his wedding
        Annie Lane
        Advice
        Miss Manners: Addressing an outburst
        Judith Martin
        Shopping
        Crocs, Bath & Body Works release a scented shoe: How to get yours
        Leada Gore
        Dear Abby: Should I leave my partner that drinks, gambles and breaks promises?
        Advice
        Dear Abby: Should I leave my partner that drinks, gambles and breaks promises?
        Abigail Van Buren
        ‘Don’t go to eternity not knowing how to make a biscuit’
        Rick Karle
        Life & Culture
        ‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ season 12 premiere: How to watch, where to stream
        Josie Howell
        Walmart has a great deal on a tanning lounger, the easiest-to-use pool around
        Shopping
        Walmart has a great deal on a tanning lounger, the easiest-to-use pool around
        Leada Gore
        Alabama Life & Culture
        ‘Gladiator 2′ trailer will rock your sandals off: Watch it now
        Ben Flanagan
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Oreo has a new flavor and it’s inspired by ice cream
        Shauna Stuart
        The Olivia Rodrigo x Stanley Quencher is finally here, how to get yours
        Shopping
        The Olivia Rodrigo x Stanley Quencher is finally here, how to get yours
        Josie Howell
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Alabama hiking trails to explore
        Amber Sutton
        Advice
        Dear Annie: My best friend is having an affair with a married man
        Annie Lane
        Burger King is giving away free burgers in July: How to get yours
        Alabama Life & Culture
        Burger King is giving away free burgers in July: How to get yours
        Shauna Stuart
        Alabama Life & Culture
        9 hidden Alabama restaurant gems
        Bob Carlton