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**Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Alleged killing spree, IVF's future, drought relief Nov 27, 2024

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Today we have:

A person suspected of 11 recent Birmingham-area killings.
Where people want IVF to go from here.
Drought relief for some farmers.

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Grading the state: Schools, heart disease Nov 26, 2024

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Let's talk about school report cards, heart disease and a scrapped deal to buy the Birmingham-Southern College campus.

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Small-town politics gone bad Nov 25, 2024

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Today we have reporter Joseph D. Bryant on the show to give us the low-down on the low-down politics of Tarrant, Alabama.

First, we have Sen. Katie Britt's new role, the odds for the Iron Bowl and the passing of an accomplished quarterback and longtime dentist.

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News quiz, Katt Williams' purchase, another execution Nov 22, 2024

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Today we'll have another listener on the show to take our Alabama News Quiz.

But first, we'll have our usual news report. There was another execution, a comedian looking to run a movie empire in the state, and updates on a few stories we've been following.

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A lawsuit follows arrests of school officials, journalists Nov 21, 2024

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Today we'll talk about a lawsuit against law enforcement, an alternate idea for a retired ship, and chilly weather.

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Tuberville's 'out' clause on Gaetz Nov 20, 2024

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Today we have more on President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's more nuanced take on his confirmation. We also have the passings of a public servant and where some Alabama cities rank nationally among the best places to retire.

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Alabama's wealthiest counties; Super 7 future Nov 19, 2024

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Today we have which of Alabama's counties have the most wealth, who bought the Birmingham Race Course, meetings over saltwater fishing rules and the future of the Super 7 state high school football finals.

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Bald eagle controversy; highest-paid mayor Nov 18, 2024

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Let's talk about a bald eagles' nest, a mayor's income and free turkeys.

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Infant health, social studies, celeb dogs - and the quiz Nov 15, 2024

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It's quiz day, folks, so you'll want to stick around, meet a listener, and review some Alabama news.

First, though, we have news on infant health, social-studies standards and a couple of celebrity dogs folks are mourning.

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Confirmation politics; hard time at 'The Kay'? Nov 14, 2024

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