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California took center stage in ICE raids, but other states saw more immigration arrests
Los Angeles Times
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August 10, 2025
Ever since federal immigration raids ramped up across California, triggering fierce protests that prompted President Trump to deploy troops to Los Angeles, the state has emerged as the symbolic battleground of the administration’s deportation...
What it's really like to rush a sorority at a US university
Nine
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OPINION -- Bama Rush is underway and it has taken over my whole For You Page for the fifth year in a row. For those who aren't across it, Bama Rush is the sorority recruitment process at the University of Alabama – the school that boasts the...
UK arrests hundreds of immigrants in illegal delivery rider crackdown
The Economic Times
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August 10, 2025
The UK Home Office has announced more than 280 arrests of immigrants during a nationwide enforcement drive targeting illegal delivery riders. The week-long operation, codenamed Operation Equalize, ran from 20 to 27 July 2025 and focused on illegal...
Alabama will cover proctored exam costs for online students beginning this fall
WVUA 23 - Alabama
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Did you know some students in college sometimes have to pay to have someone watch them take an exam? Well, the University of Alabama is changing that for its online students. UA will cover the costs of proctored exams for students in online...
New Alabama law mixes spirits with education starting in October
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 7, 2025
A new Alabama law is raising the bar—literally and educationally—starting October 1. Signed into law during the 2025 legislative session, Senate Bill 316 creates a new type of alcohol license known as the Educational Tourism Distillery license....
Giant potato headed to Huntsville, Madison
WZDX - Alabama
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August 12, 2025
The Big Idaho® Potato Truck will visit two Tennessee Valley Kroger stores, offering photo ops and potato education. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama shoppers and potato enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity this Friday to witness an unusual...
Montgomery Parks supports mental wellness through movement and nature
The Sentinel Newspapers - Maryland
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With over 400 parks in the county, Montgomery Parks caters to people of different ages, backgrounds and interests with a wide range of programs and activities in hopes of encouraging self-care. It hosts over 50 events in the year throughout the...
Alabama Arise celebrates grocery tax reduction
Gadsden Messenger - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Alabama will reduce its state grocery tax once again next month thanks to bipartisan legislation enacted earlier this year. This reduction will make it easier for every family across Alabama to make ends meet. Alabama Arise staff members...
Alabama legislative leaders showcase strong economic momentum driven by pro-growth, conservative policies
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Alabama’s top legislative leaders say the state’s economy is on the move — and they’re not slowing down. Speaking to business leaders at an Alabama Growth Alliance meeting in Fairhope, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of...
Alabama Weather Network debuts on August 11
Gadsden Messenger - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11 at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking network will be the...
ICYMI: Legendary coach Nick Saban blesses Alabama community with massive $775,000 donation for special cause
Sportskeeda
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August 10, 2025
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban, and his wife, Miss Terry, gave back to their community through their charity, Nick’s Kids Foundation. At their annual Giveaway Luncheon on Tuesday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, they donated around $775,000 to nonprofit...
Alabama murder suspect apprehended while fleeing to Mexico border
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
The U.S. Border Patrol has captured an Alabama murder suspect at the southern border of Texas and Mexico. On July 7, 25-year-old Luis Rey Guerro Martinez was apprehended while attempting to escape to Mexico to avoid capital murder charges...
Alabama police chief torches AL(dot)com for ‘false narrative’ on ICE bust – says driver was dangerously weaving at 80 mph
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is calling out AL(dot)com for what he says is a blatantly false account of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a woman in the country illegally. The article referenced the arrest of an illegal immigrant earlier...
Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins August 11
The Andalusia Star-News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Published 9:15 am Friday, August 8, 2025 James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the...
Shanna Moakler serves Wild West with bikini photos and purple cowboy hat
Fox News
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Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shanna Moakler is not afraid to show off her curves. The 50-year-old actress and model took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of...
BCA, Cygnal poll reveals Alabama GOP voters’ top five priorities – and the economy dominates
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 9, 2025
Alabama’s business leaders got a clear message from voters Saturday morning: focus on the economy. At the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Cygnal presented a new BCA-commissioned survey, showing that 59% of...
Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.4% of Covington County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
South Alabama Times
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August 12, 2025
Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of EducationDr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of...
Perry Co. Education Retirees recognized for outstanding volunteer service here
The Perry County Herald - Alabama
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August 9, 2025
The Perry County Education Retirees Association (PCERA) was recently honored for its exceptional dedication to community service. Members of the organization received a ceremonial check representing the monetary value of the hundreds of volunteer...
Jahlil Hurley competing for spot after transferring from Alabama
On3
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August 9, 2025
For Jahlil Hurley, fall camp has been an opportunity to grow and learn the system while settling into the cornerback competition. The former On3 consensus four-star recruit, who transferred from Alabama, says the experience so far has been...
Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins Monday
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Special to the News James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking...