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January 21, 2024

Alabama Politics

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How Alabama legislation restricting flag displays could prohibit LGBTQ Rainbow flag

LGBTQ activists are keeping an eye on Alabama legislation that makes it a misdemeanor to fly unapproved flags. A list of exceptions does not include the LGBTQ Rainbow flag.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Federal appeals court asked to block Alabama’s plans for 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia

A lawyer for Kenneth Eugene Smith told a three-judge panel that the never used method carries risks of constitutional violations.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Gone in 24 secs: Birmingham couple towed from downtown lot right after parking

Birmingham couple Amy and Braden Pittman said they were towed from a downtown lot on Wednesday night in the 24 seconds it took for Braden to checkout on the ParkMobile app.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Christian Ziegler, ousted Florida GOP chair, cleared of rape, faces voyeurism charge

Ziegler admitted having sex with the woman but insisted it was consensual and blamed political opponents for sensationalizing the matter.

By The Associated Press

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Native American News

New Mexico Supreme Court rules tribal courts have jurisdiction over casino injury and damage cases

The New Mexico Supreme Court says personal injury lawsuits brought against tribal casinos can no longer be heard by state courts.

By The Associated Press

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Birmingham preschool teachers love what they do, despite being on the lowest paid list

With a median annual wage of just above $21,000, Birmingham preschool teachers are one of the ten lowest paid positions in the metro, according to a recent Stacker study compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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