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Bryan Dawson: 'Patriots are in control' as conservative wave sweeps Alabama

At a time of national political division, Alabama is leading the way in electing true conservative patriots, according ot 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson.

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Givhan rips CHOOSE Act lawsuit threat — 'You're not going to get anywhere'

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) expressed doubts about a potential lawsuit against Alabama, related to the constitutionality of the CHOOSE Act, on Thursday's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show."

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'A lot of blood and sacrifice that go into how we get to live': Stadthagen urges appreciation for U.S. military, country's founding generation

With America 250 celebratory events now in full swing across the state, Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman Scott Stadthagen discussed the importance of fully appreciating those who serve and America's founding generation on a recent broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

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Missing boater reported after boat crash on Lake Wedowee

The search for a missing boater is underway on Lake Wedowee in Randolph County after a reported single-vessel crash.

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Elliott: Odd bridge traffic pattern part of strategy to force toll bridge sell, not traffic flow

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach mayors have expressed disappointment with a new traffic pattern put into place by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) with a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

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'What those founders did back in 1776 is just remarkable': Aderholt attends America 250 event at Independence Hall

During an episode of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Aderholt said that he was accompanied by about 30 fellow legislators from both parties to the historic location.

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Ivey delivers America 250 address to Alabamians – ‘There is no better time to be an Alabamian than right now'

For the last time as Alabama's Governor, Kay Ivey recently gave a Fourth of July address to Alabamians to commemorate the holiday and celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

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Mobile names Robert Shreve city attorney

Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis announced Robert Shreve will be the city’s new attorney, replacing Ricardo Woods, who has served for more than a decade.

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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer: Caesar Rodney and the Declaration of Independence

For 250 years, Americans have benefited from the courage of those who came before us. America still needs people with that same sense of duty, with that same courage and determination to ensure that America continues to be “a shining city on a hill” that makes us like no other nation in the history of the world.

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Sean of the South: Scents and sensibility

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: America 250 – pulling from the past, projecting into the future

I want a nine-year-old today to have the same opportunity I have to one day to celebrate “America 300” with the same fervor and understanding, knowing that their story is an American one and that they are a pivotal part of this great American nation.

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Justice Will Sellers: Adams and Jefferson, a friendship forged in independence

That Adams and Jefferson should die on July 4, 1826, a half-century after the Declaration's adoption, seems almost too fitting to be true. The two men who helped define American independence left the world together on the anniversary of the nation's birth they helped midwife.

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U.S. Rep. Barry Moore: A republic worth keeping

The next 250 years will not be determined by government alone. They will be shaped by parents who teach their children to love this country, churches that proclaim the truth, communities that strengthen families, and citizens who refuse to take freedom for granted.

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Jennifer Ludy: School choice and the spirit of 1776

School choice isn’t a replay of 1776, but it is rooted in the same enduring principles. It begins with the belief that government exists to protect the rights of families, including the right to responsibly direct the education of their children.

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Allen Keller: A treatise on clothes

If at all possible, a person should wear what they like no matter the material nor the epoch from which it sprang. For me, this has become the clothes of my childhood, the clothes I vaguely remember my parents wearing, and those I wore myself till the frightening ’80s came along. The attire of the ’70s was classic, manly and American, and it fits well in our nation’s 250th year.

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Marvin Rogers: Words of wisdom from 250 years of American history

Throughout our 250 years, America has truly been blessed with brilliant speeches, writings, and orations that move and inspire us. Today is the ideal day to recall some of America’s inspiring words.

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Sarah Wilder: 'Toy Story 5' serves up pointlessness over nostalgia

Hollywood can’t make a good movie anymore. This is partially because of its own preoccupation with wokeness, which comes at the expense of artful excellence, but it’s also partially a lack of storytelling genius. 

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Jeff Minick: Voices of the resistance

Without a doubt, there is a darkness creeping over the West. But the messages delivered by many speakers and writers fighting for renewal remind us that we’re called to be points of light illuminating and dispelling that darkness.

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Watch: Tom Brady includes Iron Bowl Kick Six in his top sports moments in America's 250 years

On Saturday, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday, and one of the all-time greatest NFL players released his list of the most iconic sports moments in American history.

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Delta passengers to share flight with Auburn’s bald eagle Independence for America250 festivities

Independence, the Auburn University Raptor Center’s bald eagle ambassador, will fly coach with Delta on July 3 en route to America250 festivities in Philadelphia.

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Alabama's Labaron Philon selected No. 22 overall in 2026 NBA Draft

During Tuesday night’s 2026 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected former Alabama guard Labaron Philon with the 22nd overall pick.

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U.S. veteran, small business owner Austin Sidwell shifts with district change — 'It doesn't change my mission'

After six months on the campaign trail, Alabama Congressional District 1 candidate Austin Sidwell said he is hopeful following redistricting.

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Birmingham's Ammie Akin launches congressional campaign to challenge Democrat incumbent Terri Sewell

Birmingham educator and entrepreneur Dr. Ammie Akin recently launched her campaign in the August 11 special Republican primary election in Alabama's Congressional District 7, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Home Builders Association endorses Rhett Marques for Congressional District 2

The Home Builders Association of Alabama on Thursday endorsed State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the special election for Congressional District 2.