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R Austin Huffaker official Alabama News
Federal judge hears testimony from lawyers attempting to block November nitrogen hypoxia execution

U.S. District Judge Austin Huffaker, Jr. will deliberate on the state's continued use of nitrogen hypoxia after hearing testimony on Tuesday from attorneys of a condemned man attempting to halt his scheduled execution.

Melvin Brown Alabama News
Montgomery residents form PAC in response to MPS superintendent's 'seemingly forced' resignation

A new political action committee has started up in Alabama’s capital city to try and address the ongoing tumult affecting the county’s struggling Montgomery Public School system.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey spearheads 25-state letter to Biden admin demanding answers on placement, vetting location of migrants through CHNV program

Gov. Kay Ivey recently led a letter, along with 24 other governors to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, demanding answers on the controversial Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans asylum program that has sent ripples through the state and nation.

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham. Alabama News
Montgomery County sheriff boasts of multi-agency task force crime reduction, calls for ban on Glock switches

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham recently boasted of the success of the recently formed, multi-agency task force designed to reduce rampant crime in Alabama’s capital city and pushed for a statewide ban on Glock switches.

Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
State Rep. Givan demands resignation of Birmingham Police chief over 'never ending bloodbath' of violent crime — 'The chief is ultimately responsible'

In a continuation of drama in the magic city related to ongoing crime, State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) publicly called on Monday for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond for failing to address the "never ending bloodbath" in her district.

Israel Flag Alabama News
Ivey signs official day of remembrance as Alabama lawmakers acknowledge one-year anniversary of October 7 attacks in Israel

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Monday, remembering the year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack against Israel, while Alabama's federal lawmakers also used the anniversary to push for continued support for Israel and the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Tuberville and Britt Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt call for DOJ accountability for ignoring 'non-negligible amount of voter participation by non-citizens'

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently joined several Senate colleagues in demanding accountability from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for the Department of Justice (DOJ) for failing to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote in America’s federal elections.

Haitian migrants Alabama News
Biden administration not extending CHNV parole of Haitians, other migrants resettled in Alabama, other states

The Biden administration announced on Friday that it would not be extending the parole of Haitians and others in the United States through the federal program that has sent shockwaves through Alabama and the rest of the country.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Rep. Barry Moore joins letter urging AG Merrick Garland not to delay release of Jan. 6 report – 'Garland must be held accountable'

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) recently joined a letter warning U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland not to allow the Department of Justice to delay releasing information on the presence of federal agents during the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

Helene damage Alabama News
Alabama lawmakers slam Biden, Harris for giving FEMA funds to illegal aliens while Hurricane Helene money dwindles

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced on Wednesday that, while FEMA does have sufficient money to deal with the “immediate needs” of those affected by Helene, it would be tapped out for the remainder of hurricane season. 

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville slams special counsel Jack Smith after DOJ unseals Trump accusations weeks away from election — 'He’s a political hack'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is joining other Republican colleagues in crying foul over the recently released information against former President Donald Trump by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith one month away from the presidential election.

Mexican Store Murder Alabama News
Second teen charged in Montgomery triple murder at Hispanic grocery store

Police have charged a second 18-year-old suspect in the June triple homicide at a Mexican grocery store that sent shockwaves through the community and increased the outcry for city leadership to address violent crime.

Meth Methamphetamine Alabama News
Prison employees arrested with pounds of methamphetamine, weapons, drones

Three suspects, including two former prison employees, were arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of pounds of illegal drugs, guns, drones and other contraband.

Figures and dobson Alabama News
Figures attempts to downplay Dobson border concerns, brings up private sector actions during AL-2 debate

During a Wednesday morning debate, Alabama’s second congressional candidates, Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures, clashed over immigration policy and border security, with Figures casting doubt on Dobson’s sincerity due to her actions in the private sector.

Shomari Figures, Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
AL-2 candidate Caroleene Dobson supports Israel in wake of missile attack; Democratic candidate Shomari Figures stays silent

Republican nominee for Alabama's second congressional district, Caroleene Dobson, expressed support for the state of Israel following a recent Iranian missile attack while her Democratic opponent, Shomari Figures, has remained silent.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed removed from booking site charging up to $20,000 speaking fee after 1819 News report

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s online profile offering speaking engagements for up to $20,000 was abruptly removed from the internet after an 1819 News story highlighting the city’s resistance to fulfilling public records requests related to Reed’s travel expenses.

Israel/USA flags. Alabama News
'America stands with you and your people' — Alabama's federal lawmakers voice support, prayers for Israel in midst of Iranian missile attack

Alabama’s federal lawmakers are continuing to voice support for Israel as it faces ongoing missile attacks from Iran as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

marshall trans flag Alabama News
AG Steve Marshall leads brief opposing 11th Circuit Court decision requiring employers to pay for transgender operations

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Monday that his office is leading an amicus brief with the 11th Circuit Court, asking to reverse a previous decision that would require employers offering healthcare coverage to their employees to pay for transgender operations.

AEA HQ Alabama News
AEA uses school shooting, school threats to push for more union memberships

After a slew of online threats made against Alabama schools and a school shooting in Georgia earlier this month, the Alabama Education Association is taking the opportunity to boast of its legislative efforts in passing a teacher’s bill of rights and encourage teachers to join the AEA.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed meets President Joe Biden Alabama News
City of Montgomery demands $6,000 to access public records on Mayor Steven Reed's spending, travel, contracts

After months of emailing back and forth over access to public records, the City of Montgomery is requesting $6,000 from 1819 News for an open records request regarding Mayor Steven Reed and his staff's travel and spending.

PornHub Alabama News
Porn sites blocking access in Alabama over state law requiring age verification

Pornography websites have begun limiting or banning access to their sites in Alabama in response to a law passed earlier this year requiring age verification to access content.

President Donald Trump, second from right, and first lady Melania Trump attend the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. Alabama News
SEC blocks Trump on-field appearance at Bryant-Denny for Saturday's game

An apparent rift has formed between former President Donald Trump and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) ahead of his visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

Homeschool Alabama News
Interest growing in homeschooling for some in light of statewide school threats

After a statewide trend of sporadic threats made to public schools, some participating in non-public schooling have seen a recent uptick in interest in homeschooling as an alternative.

Trump Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville to attend both Alabama, Auburn games Saturday with Trump appearing at Tuscaloosa's Bryant-Denny Stadium

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is looking forward to joining former President Donald Trump at the Saturday clash between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs for his first trip to Bryant Denny Stadium, not as an opposing coach.

Alan Eugene Miller Alabama News
State successfully executes convicted triple-murderer Alan Eugene Miller by nitrogen hypoxia — 'Justice was finally served'

The state of Alabama successfully executed Allan Eugene Miller Thursday night, marking the second-ever use of Nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method in the state and the U.S. 

collage of 5 mayors Alabama News
Mobile's Stimpson denies Big 10 mayors plotting to repeal Alabama's constitutional carry law

Despite recent speculation that Alabama's Big 10 Mayors would soon be meeting to discuss repealing the state's permitless carry law, Big 10 chairman Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says that is not the case.

Julia Tutwiler Prison. Alabama News
State, DOJ move to eliminate majority of 2015 anti-abuse provisions imposed on Tutwiler Prison

After more than nine years of Department of Justice oversight of Julia Tutwiler Prison in Wetumpka, the DOJ joined the state of Alabama motioning to drop most of the mandatory provisions placed on the Alabama Department of Corrections in a 2015 settlement.

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