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October 13, 2023

Alabama Politics

From the Lede

Jefferson County Health Officer seeks to reduce overdose, violent crime deaths

Dr. Hicks said his main priority moving forward will be improving Jefferson County’s health outcomes by addressing growing numbers of violent injuries and fentanyl overdoses in the region.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission tries to fix stalled license process

The AMCC approved rules changes in hopes of ending delays and beginning production of medical products.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Crime

Rep. Rogers and assistant plead not guilty in Birmingham court, drive off together

State Rep. John Rogers and his longtime assistant share both federal corruption charges and a Shelby County home.

By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com and Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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Politics

Mike Rogers: Republicans need Democrats to elect speaker, GOP who voted out McCarthy ‘traitors’ who ‘paralyzed’ House

The Alabama congressman said it appears no Republican will be able to get the 217 votes needed to be speaker.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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News

Tuberville warns ‘picking sides in the Middle East’ is dangerous: ‘We’re with Israel,’ White House responds

“The problem is when you start picking sides in the Middle East, it could get really messy very quick,” he said.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Auburn Basketball

Bagels with Bruce Pearl: Auburn coach leads students in tearful morning prayer for war-torn Israel

“Do not apologize for the Jewish state,” Auburn's men's basketball coach said. “Do not apologize for your right to exist.”

By Matt Cohen | mcohen@al.com

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