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class="two-box"><article class="two-box-item"><a class="two-box-item__thumbnail-link" href="https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/03/federal-investigation-targets-phd-diversity-initiative-at-alabama-college.html"><img class="two-box-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Alabama college among 45 universities under federal investigation over DEI practices" src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/QSERHTOWNJDYPGTCADZOMXJPMU.JPG?auth=b8ce67c2f76746a9e5eded3420bb5521387b4b718dd75179d7b3e0b21b3ccf35&width=500&quality=90" srcSet="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/QSERHTOWNJDYPGTCADZOMXJPMU.JPG?auth=b8ce67c2f76746a9e5eded3420bb5521387b4b718dd75179d7b3e0b21b3ccf35&width=800&quality=90 960w, https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/QSERHTOWNJDYPGTCADZOMXJPMU.JPG?auth=b8ce67c2f76746a9e5eded3420bb5521387b4b718dd75179d7b3e0b21b3ccf35&width=500&quality=90 308w," sizes="(min-width: 980px) 308px" width="300" height="200"/><h2 class="two-box-item__headline">Alabama college among 45 universities under federal investigation over DEI practices</h2><div class="two-box-item__meta"><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741955391">30m ago</time><span>Williesha Morris</span></div></div></a></article><article class="two-box-item"><a class="two-box-item__thumbnail-link" href="https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/guitar-hero-bringing-alabama-singer-out-on-tour-with-him.html"><img class="two-box-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Guitar hero bringing Alabama singer out on tour with him" src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/MEV2H7LP35GWPIHRUL7TDX2ZJY.jpg?auth=8073289d0aca0df3f6632f89a6a8b0a62681cffc6fcc553e9bb9dba75c11fc17&width=500&quality=90" srcSet="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/MEV2H7LP35GWPIHRUL7TDX2ZJY.jpg?auth=8073289d0aca0df3f6632f89a6a8b0a62681cffc6fcc553e9bb9dba75c11fc17&width=800&quality=90 960w, https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/MEV2H7LP35GWPIHRUL7TDX2ZJY.jpg?auth=8073289d0aca0df3f6632f89a6a8b0a62681cffc6fcc553e9bb9dba75c11fc17&width=500&quality=90 308w," sizes="(min-width: 980px) 308px" width="300" height="200"/><h2 class="two-box-item__headline">Guitar hero bringing Alabama singer out on tour with him</h2><div class="two-box-item__meta"><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741954231">49m ago</time><span>Matt Wake</span></div></div></a></article></div><ul class="river" id="river" aria-hidden="false" aria-labelledby="tab-stories"><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/ivey-declares-state-of-emergency-in-all-67-counties-ahead-of-alabamas-severe-weather-threat.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="In this March 4, 2019 file photo Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at a news conference in Beauregard, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)" src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/JMMWRSEBYFCW5JMHC5RT3I7UIM.jpg?auth=ad963c86189a46d8a294bd5da8e425c8e56f274f40cd3ade1b0702e3454c1b20&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Ivey declares state of emergency in all 67 counties ahead of Alabama’s severe weather threat</h2><p class="river-item__summary">"Now is the time to make any preparations and have a plan, should the weather conditions become dangerous.”</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741951906">1h ago</time><span>Heather Gann</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/fairhope-arts-crafts-festival-opens-with-wary-eye-on-the-weather.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival drew large crowds during a picture-perfect day on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in downtown Fairhope, Ala. People filled the downtown streets where over 200 artists displayed their wares. The 70th annual festival draws artists from across the country and is one of Alabama's more well-attended annual festivals. (John Sharp/jsharp@al.com)." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/QGXRONJWQZCATLGUIC4XU2MXNA.jpg?auth=e29f1acb82d082560f2af2df6ab03e4bcb17bb8348790f47951658704e074020&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival opens, with wary eye on the weather</h2><p class="river-item__summary">Organizers say they're working with the Baldwin County EMA and other agencies and will adapt to severe weather if it arises.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741951786">1h ago</time><span>Lawrence Specker</span></div></div></a></li><div id="infeed-nativo1" class="river-item--nativo"></div><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/american-idol-fan-favorite-from-alabama-dead-at-32.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Mobile-area resident Doug Kiker made an eye-catching appearance on "American Idol" in early 2020, but has struggled to capitalize on the exposure. He's hoping a new locally-produced movie, "Garbage Man," will be a step forward. (Lawrence Specker | LSpecker@AL.com)" src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/YAN2Y5NU4JCRHIIUFSH7SAPVI4.jpg?auth=a68ebe1a65c8a9371fc8a345b6fbdb5db7c87b29a636e3c27d8659bc131323d4&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">‘American Idol’ fan favorite from Alabama dead at 32</h2><p class="river-item__summary">Douglas Kiker, who broke out early in the 2020 season of 'Idol," died under unknown circumstances in Denver.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741951715">1h ago</time><span>Lawrence Specker</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/weather/2025/03/alabama-severe-weather-threat-when-to-expect-storms-to-arrive-where-you-live.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Severe storms will be possible late tonight in Alabama. Above is potential timing for storms tonight into Saturday morning from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. More, potentially more significant, severe storms will be possible on Saturday, most likely starting Saturday afternoon." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/ERIMHVUUTNDJVPIYL6YS7HXC4Y.png?auth=aff4ead99e5f58d5d72b32aa41a0c4d54075e1f11eeed9882a8bbcf693a974ad&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Alabama severe weather threat: When to expect storms to arrive where you live</h2><p class="river-item__summary">Two rounds of severe weather possible tonight and on Saturday.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741950236">1h ago</time><span>Leigh Morgan</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/stay-overnight-at-renovated-historic-jail-in-hometown-of-legendary-alabama-authors.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="The Old Jail Inn in Monroeville, Ala. The one-time jail features themed rooms and some original fixtures." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/BUGC4SGBKBE2BKQXGHL56IHZPI.jpg?auth=2a61f68352b29c03befd303053e8036a550f519cf57db302f1ce31245b87b5b0&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Stay overnight at renovated historic jail in hometown of legendary Alabama authors</h2><p class="river-item__summary">Tourism in Monroeville, Alabama's Literary Capital, was quickly outpacing its available lodging until these historic downtown buildings were renovated into lofts.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741948473">2h ago</time><span>Kelly Kazek</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/business/2025/03/giant-soda-company-moves-to-buy-functional-beverage-brand-for-more-than-15-billion.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="A person drinks Poppi, a prebiotic soda, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)" src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/AHRJWAOT7RDHBJ67T2RN7A4QCM.jpg?auth=16b40e89e49c05f3ddca071dbebca95ce3a1f2615e8fd34948373c5330f9e12e&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Giant soda company moves to buy ‘functional’ beverage brand for more than $1.5 billion</h2><p class="river-item__summary">The “functional soda” category has been growing, especially compared to standard sodas. </p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741948353">2h ago</time><span>The Washington Post</span></div></div></a></li><div class="ad-wrapper ad-wrapper--river-ad"><div id="6" class="ad-unit" data-cy="InFeed_Center" aria-hidden="true"></div></div><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/fbi-issues-warning-to-all-gmail-outlook-email-users.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="FILE- This March 20, 2018, file photo shows the Gmail app on an iPad in Baltimore." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/CPW3253B7FEGZFUT4OMT3F766Q.jpg?auth=1b6ecd87e9fd1325ae9b1b0e05a55c8a2102d92b4f4380f5fb253a0e001a5e92&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">FBI issues warning to all Gmail, Outlook email users</h2><p class="river-item__summary">As of February 2025, the group has impacted more than 300 victims.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741948325">2h ago</time><span>Leada Gore</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/educationlab/2025/03/federal-glitch-delays-9-million-in-alabama-teacher-salary-reimbursements.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Albertville kindergarten teacher Claudia Onefre was one of the district's first English learners in the mid 1990s. She came back to teach 12 years ago." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/HPO6Y6YNWBAENF2T275K4VVIME.jpeg?auth=373e996df543b7c56582619fa0a9daeef24e1bd527c9aa353da3cebe37abfa5d&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Federal glitch delays $9 million in Alabama teacher salary reimbursements </h2><p class="river-item__summary">Alabama schools receive about half a billion dollars a year in federal funds.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741946159">3h ago</time><span>Rebecca Griesbach</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/pi-day-2025-celebrate-314-with-deals-from-burger-king-pizza-hut-papa-johns-and-more.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Several food chains are offering deals to celebrate National Pi Day 2025, which falls on Friday, March 14." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/5EQD633ZZZBJFPHQWVNDMO53FQ.png?auth=ee0dc8818523a7bebb9fcdd77a623588cc436a9572065ae756622b8368865e65&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Pi Day 2025: Celebrate 3/14 with deals from Burger King, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns and more</h2><p class="river-item__summary">Today’s the day to celebrate pi, perhaps with a slice of pie?</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741946039">3h ago</time><span>Leada Gore</span></div></div></a></li><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/news/2025/03/alabama-sets-execution-for-man-convicted-of-2010-rape-and-murder-who-asked-to-be-put-to-death.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Alabama Death Row Inmate James Osgood (ADOC)" src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/ARFJXG2Z3NERZISWTQQRDB6HAE.jpg?auth=20452348f80fd3c5306252935b500f59dd9e17bae837df685a65cf5fbc77f793&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Alabama sets execution for man convicted of 2010 rape and murder; he later asked to be put to death</h2><p class="river-item__summary">The Alabama Attorney General’s Office on Feb. 11 had asked the Alabama Supreme Court to approve Osgood’s execution. The court approved that request on March 11.</p><div class="article__details--byline"><time class="" dateTime="1741945857">3h ago</time><span>Kent Faulk</span></div></div></a></li><div id="infeed-nativo2" class="river-item--nativo"></div><li class="river-item"><a class="river-item__headline-link" href="https://www.al.com/life/2025/03/which-alabama-places-are-featured-in-the-life-of-chuck-teaser-trailer.html"><div class="river-item__image"><img class="river-item__thumbnail-image" alt="Promotional artwork for "The Life of Chuck" released by distributor Neon." src="https://www.al.com/resizer/v2/BLU6WHDKURFSXFFNQKDOJ6A6XE.jpg?auth=438c0252e5ca1faf4cada4a3775078d59198fa8ccd9ac0089c268bb2226e8a95&width=180&quality=90" loading="lazy" width="180" height="120"/></div><div class="river-item__content"><h2 class="river-item__headline">Which Alabama places are featured in ‘The Life of Chuck’ teaser trailer?</h2><p class="river-item__summary">The Stephen King adapatation filmed in the Mobile area 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My parents did an amazing job with him. <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/douglas.kiker.5?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWAFuMhWVwFWOewqC4tlZShOeRfr6qCpw64zAHSe-Q6YiMCRRZ5f5b1oohcYJKWJY_MJdTdK_QtYoU_uX1TaTys5J_8DuRPb_NISBNFJeQJX671apuZQMQQDDv98kjo8H4rReRjmiSnOX8ZPZnEyqfjZ-nfmXeG9p-8xIleltCeeQ&__tn__=-%5dK-R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\"><b>Douglas Kiker</b></a> you will forever be missed. Fly high. 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After his rough first take on “Bless the Broken Road,” Bryan played piano and directed him through a more polished rendition that showed untapped potential. “There’s so much in there,” said Bryan. 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He was cut <a href=\"https://www.al.com/life/2020/03/alabama-garbage-mans-run-ends-on-american-idol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">in the first “Hollywood Week” episode of the season</a>."},{"_id":"THNHQXNZLFHD5KZWSPIYZ66EBY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Kiker’s lack of entertainment-industry grounding also made it hard for him to capitalize on his “Idol” exposure. 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"},{"_id":"WVT2UUHWMVGLJKT2SDOU4IUCMQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Then, on Saturday, the weather service fears <a href=\"https://www.al.com/weather/2025/03/saturdays-severe-weather-threat-is-the-worst-alabamas-seen-in-years-could-it-be-another-april-27th.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https://www.al.com/weather/2025/03/saturdays-severe-weather-threat-is-the-worst-alabamas-seen-in-years-could-it-be-another-april-27th.html\">an outbreak of severe storms will be possible statewide</a>. "},{"_id":"OTXQ3V5OWNENXE7ASNKEWOXL6M","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has upgraded parts of central and west Alabama to a Level 5 severe weather risk for Saturday. "},{"_id":"HEBLHEFDABBV3FYFGJR5XGJMZQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"A Level 5 risk means that numerous severe storms will be likely and there is a high confidence of severe weather."},{"_id":"C5RYSTIEWJANXORMPZNXGTCHME","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Nearly all the rest of the state will have a Level 4 risk on Saturday as well. A Level 4 risk means that scattered to numerous severe storms will be expected."},{"_id":"WOFEM2L33JHUJGPGALZTIF77IY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Tornadoes, some of them strong ones, hurricane-force winds, large hail and heavy rain will all be possible, both tonight and on Saturday."},{"_id":"NHCHRM5L4BGC5AZ2MOUQNNUY5A","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The National Weather Service knew an upgrade to Level 5 was possible but urged Alabamians to not spend too much time focusing on that."},{"_id":"HRB4UMO54ZHGHEHU3LA4L54MJY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"According to the National Weather Service in a Friday morning forecast discussion: “(T)he severe weather threat in general is all but certain. We’re absolutely going to see some kind of impactful weather, it’s just a matter of how widespread it will be. So, regardless of if the map ends up red or pink, now is the time to prepare for a significant severe weather event that is expected to linger into Sunday morning.”"},{"_id":"5RMGL52IUNHDXM6K4PPRMNZPME","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The weather service also expects non-thunderstorm winds to pick up both this afternoon and on Saturday. "},{"_id":"DQEIQT3QARHHZMO5KTT4FKOPUU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Gusts could be as high as 45 mph, which could knock out power and take down tree limbs."},{"level":2,"_id":"LEEIA3J4XBHOFJZOSPQEOEAW4I","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"TONIGHT"},{"owner":{"sponsored":false,"id":"advancelocal"},"address":{},"syndication":{},"auth":{"1":"3d2e3fb5105fbd63647cf638002785b60aa5ad5157605127b86c9cc1c06671a0"},"caption":"There is a Level 3 risk for severe weather for the areas in orange tonight. The Level 3 area has been expanded slightly to the south as of Friday morning. 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"},{"_id":"OJIFQCICRFHTNLWMLQ6IJCWUP4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Forecasters said they will be watching to see if a “cap” can hold storms in check tonight. "},{"_id":"W4B2L5G3KJC6RL36AJECM4OIWA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Forecasters described the cap as warmer air temperatures aloft. That wouldn’t prevent all storms, but it could keep numerous supercells from forming."},{"_id":"DRWGA2PGIJAGRA45QKBOPESJH4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"As of Friday morning, the thinking was that the cap would stay in place and help mitigate what could be a more substantial threat tonight, although that is not certain. "},{"_id":"UOLWXBBTVVGFLLTOGKXWQQUGOM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The weather service thinks storms will more likely start around 11 p.m. tonight in west Alabama and through the overnight hours as you head eastward."},{"_id":"MG5JY22SA5ECFCYOUNFXJ77WXU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The Level 3 risk for Alabama tonight is representing the worst-case scenario where the cap doesn’t hold and supercells do form, according to the weather service. "},{"_id":"L5XLLGZ7DVBTDERF7EAC4IV2B4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Tonight’s Level 3 risk area includes north and western parts of the state, including Florence, Decatur, Hamilton, Russellville and Tuscaloosa. It was expanded slightly southward in the Friday morning update from the SPC (updated map above)."},{"_id":"WWVLJE3W3FDJTP2PRFCXDV3OWI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Areas to the west, including Huntsville and Birmingham, are in a Level 2 risk and could experience scattered severe storms. "},{"_id":"VG3QYCU3QZEV7DHYAYDM7QXRIE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"There is also a Level 1 risk area that includes areas such as Mobile, Greenville, Montgomery, Talladega and Gadsden. Isolated severe storms will be possible in those areas tonight."},{"_id":"3K3VL2AZXZGOZG6SAUV45LUAMY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Severe weather is not expected in southeast Alabama cities such as Auburn, Troy and Dothan."},{"_id":"DGPCK7MJYZE5HGMINKZJKOJKOE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Since storms may not arrive until late tonight, it’s very important to have a reliable way of getting severe weather warnings tonight that could wake you up. "},{"_id":"RDLP52EMDRFMJD442DGMFKQZQE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"A NOAA weather radio or smartphone app can do that. "},{"_id":"BJHQRUSBCJGSVL4KNQMMS5J3CE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Make sure your phone is charged tonight and not on silent mode if you are in one of the risk areas (even Level 1)."},{"level":2,"_id":"GKGGLZBHFZCF7JOULTLZGCW4QE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"SATURDAY"},{"_id":"RLODXWYDERBOBCM5BNHTFXY2NA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Confidence continues to increase about the probability of widespread severe storms on Saturday, particularly from Saturday afternoon until early Sunday morning."},{"_id":"7PQR6OAJVFHAJMYIRENTBAC2A4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"There could be two modes of storms on Saturday. First there could be supercells or individual severe storms that could produce tornadoes."},{"_id":"6QS5VJUP4FDHLC4SEVA3QLQMXY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Then forecasters expect a squall line of storms to develop and track through the state. "},{"_id":"NXBZWOQJZVFVVJAUOMJ3DLZSRA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Tornadoes and damaging winds will also be possible with that line of storms, which will move from west to east across the state through early Sunday morning. "},{"_id":"USJR7EMOORAQTO5YCY2CJVTBYA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Storms will be possible through the day on Saturday, but the potential for severe weather will ramp up around lunchtime."},{"_id":"PB6I7AM6E5DH7HINN7NSVYYG2U","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Storms could begin to affect Alabama around noon on Saturday, and they could last into early Sunday morning before tracking eastward and out of the state. "},{"_id":"TUABITHXGFHETESR6UPTWSYVLY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<b>More: </b><a href=\"https://www.al.com/weather/2025/03/saturdays-severe-weather-threat-is-the-worst-alabamas-seen-in-years-could-it-be-another-april-27th.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https://www.al.com/weather/2025/03/saturdays-severe-weather-threat-is-the-worst-alabamas-seen-in-years-could-it-be-another-april-27th.html\"><b>Will Saturday’s severe weather threat be the worst Alabama’s seen in years?</b></a>"},{"_id":"JDU4BUCYANAGPLGIJ4NY6X6HSA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Here’s more from the National Weather Service offices across the state:"},{"level":2,"_id":"JYR6N7NEPNEX5MM5566JNESUFI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"NORTH ALABAMA"},{"subtype":"twitter","referent":{"referent_properties":{},"provider":"https://publish.x.com/oembed?url=","service":"oembed","id":"https://x.com/NWSHuntsville/status/1900500944657301974","type":"twitter"},"_id":"R5SW6ZDVMFGUFNEXFLHBT2JHSM","raw_oembed":{"author_name":"NWS Huntsville","author_url":"https://twitter.com/NWSHuntsville","cache_age":"3153600000","width":550,"html":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">[5:55AM] ⚠️Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are forecast this weekend. Tonight's storms may bring damaging winds up to 60mph, a tornado or two, and large hail. 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"},{"_id":"V7RTLMT7U5C3TJG6LYZ2ATCHGE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"If Republican U.S. Rep. Dale Strong doesn’t make it, Phillips is prepared to leave an empty chair in his place. "},{"_id":"S6E3UFMPZRCOLMXHZGPQZCMEMU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“We want to make this as serious as possible in a healthy manner that is beneficial to the community itself,” Phillips, the town hall’s organizer, said. "},{"_id":"4OGXWFY2UZGS5AJEYQ32W4ABD4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“I have friends who are federal employees, and I have never seen them so down, afraid and scared in their life. We need to hear from our leaders who protect us. 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"},{"_id":"WFA3P6KRMBCYHDAP5EDCSO2UMQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<a href=\"https://whnt.com/news/alabama-news/news-19-viewers-want-to-know-if-congressman-dale-strong-is-holding-town-hall-meeting/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://whnt.com/news/alabama-news/news-19-viewers-want-to-know-if-congressman-dale-strong-is-holding-town-hall-meeting/\">Strong’s staff told WHNT-TV last week </a>that the congressman prioritizes making himself accessible to constituents through roundtables, mobile office hours, and telephone town halls. "},{"level":2,"_id":"LZCNJOYQZVE6VNZJTRNB2EIOLA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"Silence "},{"copyright":"Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. 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Alabama’s 5th congressional district, which Strong has represented since 2023,<a href=\"https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R47716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R47716\"> trails only a handful of congressional districts in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for having the most federal government workers.</a>"},{"_id":"DIBLLTKVWZGV3JFV5PGY3PUUME","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"With the aggressive action taken by the Trump Administration to downsize the federal workforce, worried North Alabama residents are wanting answers. Critics say Strong has been a no-show, and his office isn’t responding to their inquiries. 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"},{"_id":"BFCHMV4CSNGDBKCCVZCQYJZKXY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"It remains unclear whether the senator will host any events physically in Alabama."},{"_id":"HOX2Y7NIBZFJ3PWBXFDPHEMGE4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“There is nothing more important to Senator Britt than making sure Alabamians are heard as she continues to fight for Alabama’s people, priorities, and values,” the statement reads. "},{"_id":"6GHH642SZZBINBM5FSCQFPLYQI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Alabama’s two Democratic members of Congress are hosting town hall events, or other in-person activities. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122107817456793415&set=a.122102720948793415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122107817456793415&set=a.122102720948793415\">has a town hall meeting scheduled Monday at Bishop State Community College in Mobile.</a>"},{"_id":"AGFVVXQFHNGMDCGNYKIG4ZHSFY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“There is an old saying that if you can’t take the heat, then get out of the kitchen,” Figures said. “If Republicans – or any elected official – can’t answer questions from their constituents, then they shouldn’t be in office.”"},{"_id":"QSMTD637B5B4VCAF67TSJ6XT5Q","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, said her constituents are frightened over the handling of cuts to the federal government in Washington, D.C., led by Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)."},{"_id":"VFJFYTH2LND2BHXZGJCRUAL7S4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“They see this administration coming after their health care, Social Security and so many other vital programs,” she said. “Now more than ever, we as members of Congress need to listen to their concerns, bring them back to Washington, and act accordingly.”"},{"level":2,"_id":"7QYGFWTFKVCWNC6FMBXTPMKESQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"Rollicking past events"},{"owner":{"sponsored":false,"id":"advancelocal"},"address":{},"auth":{"1":"aad81b5055591d1539c1fd6e49fa36e0ad91ee5ff8f232f4129ffc89ebdac41f"},"caption":"U.S. Rep. 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Oh, the drama."},{"_id":"NMVQX3WJZVF2DE4S7JYFBH5EDQ","type":"raw_html","content":"<form method=\"post\" action=https://link.al.com/s/Newsletter_crowe_jam>\n<p style=\"font-family: Benton Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">\n<i><b style=\"font-family: Benton Sans Bold, Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Sign up for JD Crowe’s newsletter: </b> Enter your email to subscribe to JD’s weekly newsletter, Crowe Jam.</i></p>\n<input type=\"text\" style=\"\npadding: 0.5em 0 0.5em 1.5em;\nline-height: 2;\nwidth: 65%;\nborder: 1px solid #D9D9D9;\nborder-radius: 0.5em;\nmargin-bottom: 1em;\" placeholder=\"Your email address\" name=\"email\" />\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"vars[nwltr_optin_source]\" value=\"story\"/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"vars[Newsletter_crowe_jam]\" value=\"story\" />\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"redirect\" value=https://link.al.com/join/6fp/signup-confirmation-basic>\n<input type=\"submit\" style=\"color: #2A2A2A;\nfont-family: Benton Sans Bold,Arial,sans-serif;\nfont-size: 16px;\nfont-size: 1 rem;\nfont-weight: 700;\nbackground-color: #FFD248;\npadding: 0.7em 0;\ndisplay: inline-block;\nborder: none;\nborder-radius: 0.5em;\nwidth: 30%;\nmargin-bottom: 1.3em;\"\nvalue=\"Subscribe\" />\n</form>"},{"_id":"FQM7PW2IFFAE3N5AMPWA5FYFQQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"I can only assume the poor lady wrestler playing the part of the Education Department is WWE mogul Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education. And she’s not poor at all. She’s a billionaire. And part of the Trump authoritarian oligarchy-in-progress. Her assignment: <a href=\"https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/education-department-to-fire-1300-of-its-4000-employees-as-trump-vows-to-abolish-agency.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/education-department-to-fire-1300-of-its-4000-employees-as-trump-vows-to-abolish-agency.html\">Destroy the U.S. Department of Education.</a>"},{"_id":"AKB5COGGQNDWFE4RFN42PGXYEQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<a href=\"https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/ivey-on-trump-eliminating-department-of-education-im-all-for-shrinking-government.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/ivey-on-trump-eliminating-department-of-education-im-all-for-shrinking-government.html\"><b>Ivey on Trump eliminating Department of Education: “I’m all for shrinking government”</b></a>"},{"_id":"NPATIIXBZFCTNNZWDU7ZUZ6Y6U","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"McMahon seems to be basking in the glory of taking one for the team while enjoying the comeraderie of her Trumpy litter mates. “Dismantle me! Yes, yes, I am hideous! I should be detroyed!”"},{"_id":"E66NQL7G4BCOBFHVDQLCCEO4ZY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Alabama “leaders” need to have a wrestling match with their conscience."},{"_id":"AY6AS2NEYJH2XCJG43A4QAKC3Q","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"A couple weeks ago, my colleague Kyle Whitmire posted this<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DGiZIFIRct_/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DGiZIFIRct_/\"> fun video</a> with a wrestling theme featuring McMahon, Britt and Tuberville titled: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DGiZIFIRct_/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DGiZIFIRct_/\"><b>Education Smackdown</b></a><b>.</b>"},{"_id":"2CWMXXNQBFH3RMZWA3SOPOXU7E","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Here’s Whitmire’s column that goes with the video:<b> </b><a href=\"https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/this-is-not-an-audit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/this-is-not-an-audit.html\"><b>Alabama senators help crank Trump’s chainsaw</b></a>"},{"_id":"NIL3ZRAD2VGBBH2GMBR3Y4524A","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Excerpts from Whitmire’s column:"},{"_id":"E3NRWHU2RNHGNLNFGTYRJKITCY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>Instead of being a voice of discernment in the U. S. Senate, the very next week Britt sang the praise of Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education and the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.</i>"},{"_id":"PB2OZZO3MNHLRJEGMWH26KMJTY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>That’s right, Trump has chosen the head of a professional wrestling company (rasslin’ as we sometimes call it) to lead the U. S. Department of Education.</i>"},{"_id":"4HUJZMAZQJEYXOHUYWZCYZ3CJY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>You do not pick such a person to head such a department unless you want her to kill it. Trump isn’t even pretending this time. He said so in a press conference in the Oval Office.</i>"},{"_id":"4FWEVBGITZCNZAEAELYSSG733U","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>McMahon’s mission should be clear to everyone. And Britt and Alabama’s senior senator, Tommy Tuberville, seem fine with it. Whatever Trump wants, they’re for it.</i>"},{"_id":"XNIRV6H2U5AY7FOER43GDYI2DM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>But it’s worth considering what that means for Alabama.</i>"},{"_id":"NOSUTW4AVNBGFNAN2HFHZL4EIU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>Last year, Alabama received more than $1.8 billion in federal funding for education. For Title 1 funding, which supports students and schools struggling with poverty, Alabama received more than $300 million, or about 3,500 teachers’ worth.</i>"},{"_id":"BKIWWDF2N5C7JLZBFS2GJA7ARU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<i>What happens to that money if there’s no Department of Education to administer it? Or what happens to students with disabilities the department protects? 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Queen was accused of fabricating evidence to cover up an alleged lie and his seminary’s alleged failure to cooperate with the government’s investigation."},{"_id":"B26APNMDJVAA5L7SSJBH2A2GO4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"A judge sentenced him to a fine of $2,000, six months of house arrest and one year of probation in a hearing last week, according to federal court records. Queen did not immediately respond to phone calls at two numbers listed in public records."},{"_id":"7O3EBU4PMZCZLM5B3QC2X72G6I","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Queen was charged in May with making a false statement to federal agents and falsifying evidence relevant to the department’s investigation. The government allowed him to plead guilty only to making false statements and dismissed the other charge, his lawyer Sam Schmidt told The News last year."},{"_id":"6G77PHUJ7BDL3IQRXPZU4WHPQU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Schmidt shared a statement with The News Thursday on Queen’s sentencing."},{"_id":"3DN2BL32ZVE4PLVVWYBWZQGIIE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“Dr. Queen’s offense had nothing to do with interfering with the sex abuse allegations. Dr. Queen’s conduct occurred after the alleged perpetrator was arrested with the help of SWBTS staff and he was immediately suspended with Dr. Queen participating [in] the denial of his appeal,” Schmidt wrote."},{"_id":"K5AW4BLIXNG3TG6LNTEZXYDBFI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“It is unfortunate that the Department of Justice’s more than two year investigation into allegations that some members of the Southern Baptist Convention used their authority to protect those who were alleged to have committed abuse chose to prosecute Dr. Queen for conduct that did not involve protecting alleged abusers,” he said."},{"_id":"RTTDCFXJJFATVFBAVXX7BCKQ74","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"No other charges were filed as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation."},{"_id":"EDRJSCZC75B77KHMC3D7IOAG2A","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"A spokesperson for the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, which indicted Queen, declined to comment Thursday."},{"level":2,"_id":"2Q7KXX2O55DPRN5ITKH5PIMF2Y","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"The DOJ investigation"},{"_id":"HKZSIRLH3RH7RGBTWZNAV464SQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"In 2019, <a href=\"https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/Southern-Baptist-sexual-abuse-spreads-as-leaders-13588038.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">the Houston Chronicle</a> published an investigation into abuse within the SBC, reporting that more than 700 people were victims of sexual misconduct at SBC churches over 20 years."},{"_id":"FHNSYFPO4BGKXCZTKYQGHNTMIE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Amid pressure from survivors and activists, the denomination <a href=\"https://baptistnews.com/article/sbc-selects-guidepost-solutions-to-develop-and-administer-clergy-sexual-abuse-database/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">commissioned an independent firm in 2021</a> to investigate abuse within the church."},{"_id":"QWSGNQ5OVZCZTMGAEOIYNM7QRM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The firm published a <a href=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2022/05/22/report-top-southern-baptists-stonewalled-sex-abuse-victims/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2022/05/22/report-top-southern-baptists-stonewalled-sex-abuse-victims/\">report in 2022</a> that found the SBC stonewalled, ignored and disregarded survivors of sexual abuse by pastors over a period of almost 20 years."},{"_id":"BJSUUI4Y7RHJ3BKSODUZMBEOTU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"A few months after the report was released, <a href=\"https://religionnews.com/2022/08/12/department-of-justice-to-investigate-southern-baptist-sexual-abuse/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">the Department of Justice began</a> a federal investigation into sexual abuse within the denomination, SBC leaders announced. 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There is a skill."},{"_id":"JZEHEIGWWNHADBXXSKMZM7G4OM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“Electronic bingo, slots, that’s random-number games of chance. There is some skill in a card game.”"},{"_id":"IEJXMTQTABG6RFONPE4WG3NQBI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said he saw the attraction of table games when he was running the tribe’s Wind Creek Casino in Atmore."},{"_id":"D5ECVLIF5RAIDIPGDBMKKNVBVI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“We’d have people stop by for a little while and head on to Biloxi. Typically, the case was one of the two, husband or wife, wanted to go play tables,” he said."},{"_id":"UII7GG2LUJFQLHF62PD66D2VIE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"It would take an act of the Legislature, followed by approval of voters on a statewide amendment, to allow table games at the Poarch Creek casinos, or at any non-tribal gambling establishments in Alabama."},{"_id":"O6NEGRBJPNCWXEICPLOQG474JU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Lawmakers have not proposed casino gambling in Alabama as a stand-alone idea, but they do regularly include it as part of a broader package with a state lottery."},{"_id":"RYRIROTBV5BMXHZ2GR5DD5HQYE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Last year, the Alabama House passed a bill with a lottery, casinos, sports betting, and regulatory commission for gambling. It was scaled-down in the Senate before eventually <a href=\"https://www.al.com/news/2024/05/1-vote-away-how-the-latest-attempt-at-gambling-and-lottery-sunk-in-the-alabama-senate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/news/2024/05/1-vote-away-how-the-latest-attempt-at-gambling-and-lottery-sunk-in-the-alabama-senate.html\">falling short by one vote.</a>"},{"_id":"JEIGEDDORFENXB3OJDA2AWXRTI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"This year, Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, <a href=\"https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/will-alabama-finally-get-a-lottery-casinos-and-sports-betting-clock-ticking-as-election-year-nears.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/will-alabama-finally-get-a-lottery-casinos-and-sports-betting-clock-ticking-as-election-year-nears.html\">is working on a bill, </a>but said he does not yet have commitments for the 21 votes he would need in the Senate, a three-fifths majority."},{"_id":"SUPFRNSFGRF7ZCL2IV6BXTZW2E","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Albritton has not introduced a bill while he works to round up the votes."},{"_id":"HW5ARAG6PRDRBBE3T6HTU7UK7M","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Legislators have tried and failed with a variety of plans since voters rejected a lottery in 1999."},{"_id":"VUQ7Y2TJQJESZKP327XVECBSIU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Here’s what you should know:"},{"level":2,"_id":"HZZHN42UENF6LIF2OHBIT2RNBA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"1. What is on the Poarch Creeks’ wish list?"},{"_id":"5FMATQJCMRGOFAX2BLIGD2T3R4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said the Poarch Creeks support a comprehensive gambling bill that includes several main components, similar to the bill that fell just short last year. "},{"_id":"F5EPYV4MGNBE7JCGSBHPOKRXCU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said the Poarch Creeks’ ideal plan would include full access to table games at its three casinos. Table games are called Class III gaming under the federal law that regulates gambling on Indian lands. "},{"_id":"PWWAUZSVMJE3JJW7SCDSKJVO5M","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The casino gaming would come with a compact, or revenue-sharing agreement, negotiated between the tribe and the governor’s office, so the state would get a share of the money generated by the games. "},{"_id":"GO4PUR6KQNEWFM46Z66BY7GIQI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The plan would include a sports betting operation licensed by the casinos. Sports betting is already legal in 38 states, according to <a href=\"https://www.ncsl.org/state-legislatures-news/details/exploring-the-impact-of-legalized-sports-betting-in-the-states-1#:~:text=As%20of%202025%2C%20sports%20betting,study%20by%20the%20Tax%20Foundation.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.ncsl.org/state-legislatures-news/details/exploring-the-impact-of-legalized-sports-betting-in-the-states-1#:~:text=As%20of%202025%2C%20sports%20betting,study%20by%20the%20Tax%20Foundation.\">the National Conference of State Legislatures.</a>"},{"_id":"OFTPMJMXZVDBVFLAFOTTERVN6A","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The plan would call for a state lottery for Alabama, which 45 other states already have."},{"_id":"MKRNTF3Q2ZDYNFHFONMIRCD2AI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“You package those three components together in the right way, we believe that’s the way to bring the most revenue back to the state and the individual operators,” Mothershed said. "},{"_id":"JNNIJV77YFBS3PLEUDOIWW74UE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“That’s perfect world.”"},{"level":2,"_id":"N7XAPI3BMVFDHC3O442FVJLIHI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"2. What if the bill does not have all the ‘perfect world’ components?"},{"_id":"RIGR75PHDFCQ7C2X3GRY3SPME4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said the proposed legislation might fall short of what the tribe considers ideal."},{"_id":"B7OHR2BVTFHQVCZDQLTUT6N3YM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“What we’re hearing that’s being talked about is something less than that. Is it still advantageous for the state? Certainly,” Mothershed said. "},{"_id":"GUP5F5H5LFGD3OFBDYCJVUQPBU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“It’s just leaving some money on the table. We’ve always said, if you’re going to to do it, you may as well not leave the money on the table."},{"_id":"NB5QAHGTSBFT5EEAM3U3DSNDKQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“But we’re certainly comfortable if they bring forward a bill that’s something less than that as long as we can get some package moving.” "},{"level":2,"_id":"JJ4GQWEA7NCAFEGJL6IEHHYJ54","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"3. Would anyone else have casinos besides the Poarch Creeks?"},{"_id":"WXECLN32K5HUHMTWK5FPI3F6NQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Last year’s original plan, and plans proposed in previous years, have included casinos at the former greyhound tracks in Birmingham, Mobile, Greene County, and Macon County."},{"_id":"SC6ASOCHFBERVPISQHIKF4VEYY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Some plans have included sites in Lowndes County and Houston County."},{"_id":"Y42XAE4OCNEGVORCPDO4OMZOAM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“We understand that the state wants to see locations outside of just the tribe,” Mothershed said. “We understand that. We’re willing work with that. More than willing to work with that.”"},{"_id":"R5S37RUBDRFTDGYOHKZ2P6NTGI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Previous proposals have also included a fourth site for the Poarch Creeks on non-tribal property in north Alabama."},{"level":2,"_id":"FH3LOOBVTVFFLFWT252HH74RK4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"4. What are Poarch Creeks’ plans for Birmingham?"},{"_id":"5PX6GCTNFBCJDLSWVZ7QZDX7VU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Last year, the Poarch Creeks announced they were <a href=\"https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/11/wind-creek-hospitality-to-acquire-birmingham-racecourse-with-plans-for-premier-destination.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/11/wind-creek-hospitality-to-acquire-birmingham-racecourse-with-plans-for-premier-destination.html\">buying the Birmingham Race Course Casino.</a>"},{"_id":"BULCEEEN5FBX5FD22W2XCBDSFM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said the tribe is actually buying the license to operate the facility and plans to lease the property from the owners. He said the tribe is buying a 50-acre site adjacent to the property where it plans to build a new casino."},{"_id":"ZEXGU7J4JFF4VFL5BPI3P2DRU4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said the scope of the Poarch Creeks’ Birmingham project will depend, in part, on whether there is new legislation and what it allows."},{"_id":"WNBFI3VZTNH37D6Y54MCILHIQE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"<b>Read more: </b><a href=\"https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/02/whats-next-for-the-birmingham-race-course-theres-opportunity-there.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/02/whats-next-for-the-birmingham-race-course-theres-opportunity-there.html\"><b>What’s next for the Birmingham Race Course? ‘There’s opportunity there</b></a><b>'</b>"},{"_id":"O5ICSUVV7JEZBNOL5CFMBOXV6I","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“Even absent new legislation, we plan on building a more modern facility that would provide a better guest experience,” Mothershed said. “Long term, if the legislation looks favorable, that could be a very nice resort.”"},{"_id":"ILXWL47LIJESNHJMT33FBHZRNM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The Birmingham Race Course Casino opened as <a href=\"https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/11/birmingham-race-course-began-with-grand-promises-faced-diminishing-returns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/11/birmingham-race-course-began-with-grand-promises-faced-diminishing-returns.html\">the Birmingham Turf Club, a horse-racing venue, in 1987. </a>Greyhound racing started in 1992, and horse racing ended three years later. <a href=\"https://www.al.com/business/2020/04/birmingham-race-course-ends-live-greyhound-racing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https://www.al.com/business/2020/04/birmingham-race-course-ends-live-greyhound-racing.html\">Greyhound racing ended in 2020.</a>"},{"_id":"3XKCAH435NB2ZL3VM24HUKGN3U","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The casino offers historical horse racing machines, which play like slot machines, and betting on races watched on simulcast from other tracks."},{"level":2,"_id":"RK25MVMRNZFV7O55EGYBUA676U","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"5. Will live racing return?"},{"_id":"D53AARJPGRG3JFS27JQDBALXV4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said greyhound racing is a fading sport, with limited options even for simulcast betting."},{"_id":"FDJA5NMEFNAEZCHFXYCRMVMQXI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“Dog racing, I’m not sure it will ever make a comeback,” Mothershed said. “Every market that we operate in, it’s becoming less and less.”"},{"_id":"DWPNI3NJGRBPVMMKPT7QO6YAZA","type":"raw_html","content":"<adi-stories-by-section-tag adiWidgetId=\"widgie-b4a6c9b5-d4ff-4208-b81e-46b585fe446e\"></adi-stories-by-section-tag>"},{"_id":"HNDPWOE3KFELPF4Q2THABHBHNI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"He said the tribe has received inquiries from people interested in bringing back horse racing."},{"_id":"DIKJRMQJ6FBZNCJPPDW42KCREE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“We’ve had some horse men reach out to us with potential ideas. We’ve not had a chance to vet those. We want to get the property closed first,” Mothershed said."},{"level":2,"_id":"WSLWZHHQ6VCXBNTQICFY4AYU64","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"6. What about the Mobile Greyhound Park?"},{"_id":"EBF7WEA7ZFD65AHOX4XNG54Y6M","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The Poarch Creeks also own the Mobile Greyhound Park, which offers wagering on horse racing and greyhound racing via simulcast, but no live racing."},{"_id":"EH5EWDUNO5F3PH73RH2STDHZ4M","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said the long-range plans for the Mobile track depend on the legislation. He said it could be a successful operation with electronic bingo or historical horse racing machines."},{"_id":"HFEFV67ESND4FIAH6QF5FYY7U4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“We’d love to develop more there,” he said. “We think Alabama is losing a ton of money on the west side of Mobile, going into Biloxi.”"},{"level":2,"_id":"LXRLQPX4GZEVVH66TTHJQDYEYI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"7. Where does Gov. Kay Ivey stand?"},{"_id":"ROQEEAGZ2VGUREYVZ7UHPXX7VI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The governor supported the comprehensive plan passed by the House of Representatives last year, a plan that was scaled down by the Senate before a compromise version died by the single vote."},{"_id":"VQJFIGIF3BG67D6G2CXKV3TONA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“My position on gambling remains the same as it has for years,” Ivey said Wednesday. “And y’all know what that is. I just want the people to have a vote.”"},{"_id":"RICNPKYY45EV7BJGMZONDZGZTI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Ivey appointed a Study Group on Gambling Policy that issued a report in December 2020 estimating that the state could raise up to about $700 million a year from a lottery, casinos, and sports betting. "},{"level":2,"_id":"SBJK2UL3VJBZ7BRV2P5Q2KGLFI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"8. What about a lottery-only bill?"},{"_id":"BLOIRKTY3RAKXHFNZCW6KPNOHY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Mothershed said he understands that a lottery is a popular idea in Alabama if it is not mixed up with other issues, like casinos and sports betting."},{"_id":"RZNH4CRVTBA5PBBPHH5NL2LYZY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“I get that viewpoint. And I believe if that were to happen, it would pass overwhelmingly,” Mothershed said. “But again, my view is, why leave money on the table?”"},{"_id":"AF6G27MZEBAEZJNYRMZAS6N3B4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"The state receives no tax revenue from the electronic bingo games at the Poarch Creek casinos. Mothershed notes that the tribe operates other businesses that do pay taxes and that its employees pay state income taxes."},{"_id":"SAQKLIL2ZZHHHACOPQW63TDHVQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Overall, he said, the state is missing out."},{"_id":"P6FHSQASLRDZNC63Z2WIIOEXGI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“Alabama has gaming in different forms right now,” Mothershed said. “You have HHR (historical horse racing) machines in place. You have electronic bingo machines in place."},{"_id":"KDACZPRT5JHKXIP4MOUOQCJZUU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"“The missing factor is, Alabama is getting some taxes, but it’s not getting its share of taxes off of those businesses. 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"},{"_id":"WEO2OITPL5EJVLFOUTDYTOOKE4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Population growth is nothing new for these parts of the state. Since 2020, the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area has added nearly 30,000 people, a growth rate of around 12%. The Huntsville metro added nearly 48,000 people during that time, good for 10% growth. "},{"level":2,"_id":"3UZRYA2BMVACDLD7UXX3QZTKGU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"Where are the people coming from?"},{"_id":"HAJAL4ZYLFDXLOAVSKYYG3SW6Y","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Both the Huntsville and Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metros depended heavily on domestic migration for their growth in 2024, according to the Census release. That means they saw lots of people moving there from within the U.S. "},{"_id":"6ECZHBSMN5A7TCL2BQ6RB4GP44","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Huntsville saw a net gain of more than 10,000 people from migration within the U.S. That was about 76% of its total growth. For the Baldwin County area, that number was about 88%. "},{"_id":"YYSBCUEPFREO7ITAXHAGFEQI44","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Both metros also added between 1,000 and 2,000 people through international migration. The Huntsville area also saw gains through natural change, meaning it saw more births than deaths. That wasn’t true in the Baldwin County area, or in the vast majority of Alabama counties. "},{"level":2,"_id":"JV72B2WZPVHU5JLGRDLIZNDSYI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"header","content":"How did other parts of Alabama fare?"},{"_id":"EWPLWQXWJJGS7DHK7SEJYIMCDY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[]},"type":"text","content":"Every metro in Alabama added at least some people last year. That includes the Birmingham Metropolitan Area, which added more people last year than any non-decennial census year since at least 2011. 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