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January 31, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Birmingham approves funding for Uptown amphitheater

The new amphitheater is planned for construction on the site of the demolished Carraway hospital.

By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com

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Rep. Terri Sewell appointed to House Armed Services Committee

The position will give a stronger voice to Maxwell Air Force Base.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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DirecTV replacing Newsmax with right-wing TV station The First

Fox News castaway Bill O’Reilly and Donald Trump sycophant Liz Wheeler lead the lineup with Dana Loesch.

By Brian Niemietz New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Victoryland Casino lays off several hundred after Alabama Supreme Court shuts down electronic bingo

Victoryland President Dr. Lewis Benefield said he's hoping state lawmakers and voters will approve a plan to allow full-fledged casinos at Victoryland and Alabama's three other greyhound tracks.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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These are the 369 Alabama prison inmates being freed in mass release

Each inmate will be fitted with an electronic ankle monitor. Those who do not have transportation will be dropped off at nearby bus stops.

By Ivana Hrynkiw | ihrynkiw@al.com, Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com, Kent Faulk | kfaulk@al.com, Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com and William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Alabama mayors set priorities: Eliminate ‘Glock switches,’ extend economic incentives

The mayors of Alabama's largest cities want to priorities public safety and economic development during the coming session.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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