SUMMARY: A public hearing regarding the Alabama Bar and Lounge in Mobile is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM. Mobile County Commissioners are considering whether to classify the bar as a public nuisance due to two homicides there in the past six years, including one last month. This determination could lead to civil court action or influence the bar’s liquor license. Owner Joseph Johnson defends his operations, asserting that violence can occur anywhere. Nearby homeowners have expressed concerns about recent violence and noise, but many are open to cooperation if issues can be addressed, emphasizing the need for a safer environment.

Members of the Mobile County Commission are taking the rare step of trying to close a bar that’s been the site of violence. A public hearing will be held next week to determine whether the Alabama Bar and Lounge in West Mobile County is a public safety problem.

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SUMMARY: The Alabama Senate has passed a bill banning Glock switches, which are gun conversion devices. The bill, now heading to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk, aims to reduce gun violence and protect communities. Law enforcement and parents support the ban, emphasizing the need to curb violence from automatic and semi-automatic weapons. The bill would prosecute possession of these devices as a Class C felony. The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police backs the ban, citing a rise in violent crime linked to Glock switches. Supporters believe the law will decrease homicides and prevent further crime in the state.

“It’s a good thing”: Alabama Senate passes bill banning glock switches

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SUMMARY: After two months, a Christian bookstore in Athens has reopened following significant tornado damage. The C I Bookstore, which has served the community since 1955, suffered extensive losses, with around $500,000 in damages, including inventory and electronic systems. Owner Lance Taylor, alerted by neighbors to the disaster, notes the rebuilding process has been a chance for a fresh start, now located just around the corner from its original site. The community’s support during this challenging time has been invaluable, with many grateful to see the store return as a local resource for faith-based literature.

Nearly three months after a tornado swept through the downtown Athens square and ripped apart the CEI Bookstore, the community staple is back in business. 

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