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SAC PAC releases ad opposing Barry Moore for District 1; Yellowhammer's Shashy listed as PAC's 'treasurer'

On Monday, the South Alabama Conservatives PAC launched its first ad against U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the race for Alabama's first congressional district.

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Decatur-based ULA instrumental in first U.S. moon launch in decades; Mission in jeopardy due to faulty lunar lander

United Launch Alliance had a successful rocket launch on Monday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, thanks in large part to the efforts of its manufacturing operations in Decatur.

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Barry Moore makes first TV media buy in first congressional district race

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced his first media buy in the heated race for Alabama's first congressional district.

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Teddy Powell releases first media buy in House District 10 special election

Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell announced on Thursday his campaign has made its first media buy of the cycle in the special election for House District 10.

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Aderholt witnesses illegal border crossings during trip to Eagle Pass — 'Our border patrol officers and our nation are at a breaking point'

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R- Haleyville) joined the U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and 64 other House Republican Members in a visit to the southern border on Wednesday to put pressure on President Biden as the crisis at the southern border grows.

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Barry Moore pledges no government funding until border secure — 'I will not fund woke, weaponized, and wasteful government'

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), along with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), signed a pledge on Wednesday initiated by the Immigration Accountability Project, stating, "I will not vote to fund the government until our border is secure."

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Allen Long raises record-breaking $100K for State School Board District 7 campaign

Republican primary candidate for State School Board District 7 Allen Long announced Wednesday that his campaign raised $101,710 in financial contributions in December.

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Jerry Carl's third media buy in District 1 race to focus on border security: 'Biden doesn't get it'

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced Wednesday that his campaign released its third TV ad in his re-election bid to Alabama's first congressional district.

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Law enforcement pushes for gambling legislation to include stricter enforcement against pervasive existing illegal gaming

For any gambling bill to have a chance of passing the Legislature during the 2024 regular session, many state leaders and law enforcement officials told 1819 News it must include robust enforcement mechanisms and regulations to end rampant illegal gaming currently plaguing the state.

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Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling says city will begin enforcing protest permit requirements

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling issued a statement Thursday saying the city will begin enforcing permit requirements for protesting.

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Long-time North Alabama Republican Elbert Peters dead at 90; Alabama elected officials pay respects

James Elbert Peters, of Huntsville, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90. Peters had been involved in Alabama Republican politics for many decades, and anyone running for local or statewide office in Alabama knew and respected him.

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Report: Alabama congressional delegation not giving up the fight on Space Command HQ; Decision could involve Trump

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is vowing to use the next defense policy bill to move Space Command to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. President Joe Biden had reversed the Trump administration's decision to locate it at Redstone in favor of Colorado Springs, Co.

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SPLC poll: Bracy claims early lead in Democrat primary for AL-2

As the race for the Democrat primary in the newly redrawn second congressional district heats up, a poll released by State Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) showed him with a slight lead over his opponents while many voters appear still undecided.

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Wes Kitchens announces first media buy in Senate District 9 special election

State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) announced his first TV media buy on Tuesday in the special Senate election for District 9. The ad "Our Conservative Voice" runs on TV and digital in Madison, Marshall and Blount Counties.

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ALEA turns over findings in investigation of Decatur Police shooting

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Tuesday it had concluded its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of Stephen Perkins in Decatur.

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Boaz Army veteran Matt Brannon helping wounded veterans across America

A Boaz native and Army veteran Spc. Matt Brannon, has been going above and beyond to provide experiences of a lifetime for military men and women injured in combat.

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NORAD ready to track Santa Claus for 68th year

Christmas Eve becomes the busiest day of the year for NORAD, as millions of families around the world track Santa's journey via the NORAD Santa Tracker.

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Barry Moore releases two ads in bid for District 1: ‘I went to Washington to take those tough votes’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced Friday that his campaign released its initial two ads in his bid for Alabama's first congressional district.

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Jerry Carl blames 'Bidenomics' for 'most expensive Christmas yet'; Promotes re-electing Trump as 'best solution'

The holiday season is supposed to be a time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. However, this season is shaping up to be the most expensive in decades according to U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) who says that as Americans and Alabamians go to the store or shop online to buy groceries and gifts this holiday season they will be hampered by the effect of Bidenomics.

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Huntsville City Council approves $600,000 settlement in excessive force case

The Huntsville City Council on Thursday voted 4-1 in favor of a $600,000 settlement with the family of an intellectually disabled man who claimed he was injured by two Huntsville Police Department officers.

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National Transportation Safety Board releases preliminary report on Elkmont plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the deadly plane crash near Elkmont.

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ALEA launches its annual '12 days of safety' campaign for the holidays

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is launching its annual "12 days of safety" campaign this Thursday and will run until January 1. The aim of this operation is to educate and provide drivers with safety information throughout the holiday season.

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Doug Bachuss announces candidacy for State School Board District 7

Doug Bachuss announced his candidacy for Alabama State School Board District 7 on Wednesday.

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Two U.S. Army soldiers from Alabama found dead at Ft. Jackson

Fort Jackson officials announced that two U.S. Army drill sergeants have passed away over the past two weeks. U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the deaths, but no foul play is suspected, according to the Ft. Jackson Public Affairs Office.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
'Political gamesmanship': U.S. Rep. Rogers slams SPACECOM General Dickinson for declaring agency 'fully operational' in Colorado

The battle for the permanent U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters has been ongoing since 2019. Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, was ranked first among the many states who bid for the honor and was set to be the headquarters' new home until the Biden administration reversed the Trump-era decision in favor of sixth-ranked Colorado.

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Four Decatur officers appeal termination, suspension related to Stephen Perkins death

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling fired three officers and suspended one without pay, last Thursday. The firings and suspension and came after the Mayor had conducted disciplinary hearings last week.

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Madison County Schools Districts excel academically in latest Department of Education report card

The Alabama State Department of Education released its report cards on Thursday evening which grades state school systems for the 2022-2023 school year.

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