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Start your morning with the latest news and stories from Alabama. Then, hear the stories behind the stories as Ike Morgan is joined by voices from the AL.com newsroom and beyond for deep dives on pressing topics, news quizzes and a whole lot of fun.

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'Mud dumping' or not?

'Mud dumping' or not?

2026-01-2308:21

Today the report will include some weather, the school-bus-driver shortage, an election deadline and what they're doing with the dirt they dredge out of the Port of Mobile channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're talking about about weather, a Birmingham political rivalry and a Lower Alabama moonshine bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We'll let you know where presumptive GOP nominee for governor Tommy Tuberville said regarding President Trump and Greenland. Also, last year was a record for economic development. And a BIrmingham-based company wins a big civil case related to its work in Colombia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does President Trump's endorsement of Barry Moore mean for a crowded Senate field, a police chief wants people to be more responsible on social media, and a familiar friend will be returning to school lunchrooms soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump picks his man for the Republicans in the U.S. Senate, a fight is brewing over Internet taxes, and some jobs in Alabama are among the best paid in the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new law would make it a felony to attack an elected official, a beloved symbol of Alabama is making a comeback, while the secrets of another Alabama icon are coming to light a decade after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alabama's schools are seeing better results, and the state's leaders want people around the country to pay attention, a north Alabama man had an unfortunate encounter with a dressed up deer, and a well-traveled former Auburn quarterback is making his own tour of America's college football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lawmakers meet and Gov. Kay Ivey speaks. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville warns of Muslim takeover. Civil-right pioneer Claudette Colvin dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gov. Kay Ivey's final State of the State address is tonight, DHR is still announcing ways to make EBT cards secure, and Birmingham's mayor dropped a thought about a major public-transportation project that may be just a dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's report: possible digital IDs in our future, a police funding boost for a small city, and a special note for those who live in the 334 ... or maybe we now call it the 334-slash-483. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the Legislative Session cranking up next week, we have AL.com capitol reporter Mike Cason on today to give us a sneak peek. Click here to see stories by Mike Cason. Click here for more politics. First, we have news items on a Trump proclamation that could affect a Birmingham plant, the original Foosackley's, the passing of a former state lawmaker, and where salamander love is stopping traffic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we have a court case over whether police can make you show identification in some instances (other than during traffic stops). Alabama's November's unemployment figure was better than the U.S.'s. And Alabama Music Hall of Famer Jim McBride has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sen. Tuberville made some claims about Jan. 6 that aren't brand-new and largely reflect what President Trump and pro-Trump activists have been alleging. We'll share them here and along with the context of some established reporting regarding that day. We'll also talk about space spending and hopefully mention Ella Cook's murderer for the final time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hyundai production, UAB Health growth, state political personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today let's talk about Alabama reaction to the military action in Venezuela, New Years Eve gunfire in Birmingham and a record for Bo Nix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We'll update Birmingham's homicide total for the year, especially since we leaned into that story so much in '24. Also, there's more security coming to the SNAP program, and it was hard for a lot of people to watch Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stay healthy, Alabama

Stay healthy, Alabama

2026-01-0107:34

Today we have a rough flu season that's already had some tragic effects and is being accompanied by cases of a superbug going around. We have the end of the publication of a major southern newspaper. And we have the Crimson Tide going after win number ... well, we'll get to that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opting for Alabama

Opting for Alabama

2025-12-3110:16

Today we have an update on the woman who was sentenced to prison after her stillborn child tested positive for meth. The defense has some new evidence that persuaded a judge to take another look at it. We also have an Alabama city where three out of five city council members were unseated by a court. And we have the latest study on more people choosing to move to the South -- including Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today: the Methodist split that's still dragging out, Philip Rivers, a UPS layoff, hikes and a really cold swim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We'll talk about a possible First Amendment-related case, an AI-related Congressional measure, and a camo ballcap from the 1980s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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