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Jo Bonner Announces Resignation from Congress

Republican U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, of Mobile, has announced his resignation from Congress to take a top job at the University of Alabama. Bonner, a

Jo Bonner Announces Resignation from Congress

Republican U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, of Mobile, has announced his resignation from Congress to take a top job at the University of Alabama. Bonner, a
Governor Bentley removes limits on corporate political dollars

Governor Robert Bentley has signed two bond issues into law, along with a bill changing Alabama's campaign finance law. One new law signed by the governor
Civil Rights Tourism: Birmingham

All year long on Alabama Public Radio we’re looking back on pivotal moments in the fight for civil rights. Many of the landmarks in the battle against
What does Donald Trump, golf, and a 600 pound Moon Pie have in common?

This Sunday marks the season finale of “Alabama, Inc.,” the television program about business that airs on WVUA-TV. Alabama Public radio has been

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Alabama involved in 13 State drug recall

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Department of Public Health is working with other health agencies to investigate an injectable anti...

Candidates lining up to replace Mobile Congressman Jo Bonner

The campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner of Mobile has begun one day after he announced he would step down in August to take a job with the...

Extra Troopers, Less Road in Ala. During Weekend

Motorists traveling through Alabama during the long Memorial Day weekend will see extra state troopers on the road. Alabama officials announced the...

Huntsville Approves Entertainment Districts

Visitors will soon be able to walk around downtown Huntsville with an adult beverage in hand. WAFF-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1aeMVoU ) the...

Alabama Closes Mystery Illness Probe

Alabama health officials investigating a cluster of respiratory illnesses say the total has increased to 10, but they are closing the investigation...

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