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AL Sen. Katie Britt’s response to SOTU could elevate her more on national stage | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Senator Katie Britt is the first lawmaker from Alabama to deliver the response to the State of the Union since the practice began in 1966. The response put Britt in the national spotlight. One political analyst said the Republican party is trying to win over female voters and having Britt in […]

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Alabama

Alabama among 16 states holding primary elections on Tuesday | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Polls are now open for Alabama’s primary election. Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging everyone to take this primary seriously and go out and vote. When voting, make sure you have a photo ID. If you’re not sure where you’re polling location is, you can find out here. Allen wants […]

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Alabama

Understanding Amendment 1 ahead of Alabama’s Primary Election | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Amendment 1 will be the only constitutional amendment Alabama voters will consider on the March 5 primary ballot. If passed, it would change the way lawmakers approve local bills by removing a procedural step called the budget isolation resolution, or BIR. The Amendment on the ballot reads: “Proposing an amendment to […]

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Mayor

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin releases statement after violent day

This has been a heartbreaking afternoon for our city. A half dozen families are in mourning. That includes the family of one of our city employees. That also includes my own family. In two unrelated incidents, four men were killed by gunfire in Smithfield. And in Wylam, two people were found dead. One of them […]

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City Council

Tuscaloosa City Council votes to revoke CRU Lounge business license after deadly shooting | #citycouncil

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – The Tuscaloosa City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to revoke CRU Lounge’s business license after a lengthy hearing at City Hall. This comes after police say 28-year-old Rashid Little was shot and killed by Arron Hill, a security guard at CRU Lounge, in January. Police say there was some sort of argument […]

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Alabama

4 Republican candidates to come to the Republican Primary Debate hosted by the University of Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The University of Alabama will host the Republican Presidential Primary Debate on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The university anticipates 1,000 people to fill the Moody Music Building to watch the debate between four Republican candidates. The Republican National Committee announced that Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy will all […]

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Alabama

ALGOP hosts watch party for University of Alabama students during presidential primary debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – University of Alabama students and others in Tuscaloosa who were looking to watch the debate had the chance at a watch party hosted by the state GOP. The ALGOP also opened the event up to other party members who watched the historic debate from a venue overlooking Bryant Denney Stadium. “I […]

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Alabama

Republican presidential debate less than a week away at University of Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – It’s the hottest ticket in town in Tuscaloosa and it has nothing to with Bama football. The GOP presidential debate is one week away at UA. With less than a week to go, crews continue setting up for the next week’s Republican presidential debate. The debate will be inside the Frank […]

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Alabama

Special elections held in Central Alabama on Tuesday | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Special elections are being held for House District 16 and House District 55 on Tuesday, Sept. 26. House District 16 covers Fayette County, northern Tuscaloosa County and western Jefferson County. The seat was previously held by Kyle South, who stepped down to be the CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of […]

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Alabama

Reports, candidates suggest Alabama could host third GOP presidential debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – With Alabama’s early primary next year, we could see presidential candidates making campaign stops in our state, including a possible GOP debate. According to reports, the University of Alabama could be the site of a third GOP presidential debate. No official word yet from the Republican National Committee. People familiar with […]

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