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Hamilton, Ala. water Alabama News
State of emergency declared over contaminated Hamilton water system — Conditions reportedly improving

Conditions in the city of Hamilton are improving after the city declared a state of emergency on Friday morning due to a contamination of the city’s water supply.

Selma City Schools Alabama News
Selma (Ala.) City Schools to refuse 'unauthorized' grant from LGBTQ+ advocacy group — Claims 1819 News erred in initial report, backtracks

Selma City Schools says it will not accept an "unauthorized" grant from an LGBTQ+ advocacy group after it and state education board members initially spread claims that 1819 had misreported the news about the grant.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville on Trump indictment: 'It just hurts me to know our country has gotten to this point'

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) blasted the Georgia indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump hours before Trump turned himself over to Georgia police.

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile). Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
LISTEN: Jerry Carl slams Biden border policy after MS13 member apprehended in Chelsea

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) recently criticized the “open border” policy of President Joe Biden after an MS13 gang member on El Salvador’s most wanted list was apprehended in Chelsea.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Rogers requests investigation into Biden administration's Space Command decision

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the basing process for U.S. Space Command after choosing not to set up in Huntsville.

Selma High School Photo from Google Maps Alabama News
Selma High School receives grant to fund LGBTQ+ literature, field trip to 'queer heritage site'

Selma High School recently received a grant that includes funding for LGBTQ+ literature and a field trip to a “queer heritage site.”

Transgender child gay by Mercedes Mehling Alabama News
Advocacy groups offering grants for out-of-state transgender treatments for minors after federal court decision

In light of a recent federal court decision that allowed Alabama to enforce its ban on transgender surgeries and medicines for minors, advocacy groups are already setting up grants to fund out-of-state travel for transgender individuals.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Steven Reed wins reelection — 'If you’re interested in the old Montgomery, the old Montgomery ain’t coming back'

Steven Reed will continue as Montgomery’s mayor after winning Tuesday’s election, avoiding a runoff by receiving over 50% of the vote.

Reed Gilbreath Alabama News
Reed, Gilbreath take center stage in Montgomery municipal elections

Montgomery municipal elections are underway today, and all eyes or on the mayoral race.

Frank M. Johnson Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse.Montgomery Federal Courthouse Alabama News
Appeals court strikes down injunction on Alabama law banning transgender surgeries, medications for minors

A recent decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Alabama could soon be able to enforce the Vulnerable Child Protection Act (VCAP), which bans transgender surgeries and hormones for minors.

Gilbreath Alabama News
Montgomery mayoral challenger Barrett Gilbreath on Steven Reed concert: 'I don’t believe that’s what we want to promote in Montgomery'

On Monday, Montgomery mayoral candidate Barrett Gilbreath spoke regarding incumbent Mayor Steven Reed’s upcoming reelection concert featuring several rappers with lyrics promoting crime in the city.

Rubberban OG Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed's reelection concert to feature local rappers whose lyrics promote violence, drug deals

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has scheduled a “Turn Up the Vote Concert,” the night before the municipal election, featuring a number of local artists known for rapping about drug dealing, violence and other things in Montgomery.

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ADPH passes birthing center rules, despite ongoing lawsuit

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday passed regulations for privately owned and operated birth centers, despite an ongoing lawsuit challenging the rules.

Juan Carlos Portillo Alabama News
MS13 member on El Salvador's most wanted list arrested in Chelsea after being deported last year

An MS13 gang member on  El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list was recently captured by authorities in Chelsea after already being deported last year.

Marty Decole Cole Wagner Alabama News
Former ALSDE government relations employee and Ainsworth aide pleads not guilty to child sex abuse

Marty Decole "Cole" Wagner, Alabama State Department of Education government relations employee and former aide to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a child under 12.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
AG Marshall files brief supporting Missouri law banning transgender surgeries, medicines for minors

On Thursday, Marshall announced a multi-state brief supporting Missouri’s law banning transgender surgeries and pharmaceuticals for minors.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Reed mum on possible congressional run as mayoral election nears, draws ire of Alabama Democrats

As the municipal election draws closer, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed remains noncommittal on a possible congressional run.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Group fighting to remove sexually explicit library books decries continued funding of Prattville library

Recently Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie announced the city budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which included $355,000 for the Prattville-Autauga Library, which has been at the center of controversy surrounding its inclusion of sexually explicit children’s books.

Flamy Grant. Alabama News
Fact check: A drag queen is not topping the Christian music charts

Although those at AL(dot)com would have you think otherwise, no, a drag queen did not even come close to topping Christian Music charts and is miles away from becoming a Christian Music star.

Emily Drabinski Alabama News
'Marxist lesbian' American Library Association president not backing down despite Alabama, other states seeking separation

Although several states have separated or are seeking to separate from the American Library Association (ALA), the newly elected, self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian is not backing down from her politicized comments.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
AL(dot)com lowballs Tuberville earmarks by $23 million

Contrary to recent reporting on behalf of AL(dot)com, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently brought home nearly $95 million in appropriations from the state.

2022 Seal Swim Alabama News
State Rep. Underwood, retired Alabama Navy SEAL to attend SEAL swim event in NYC

State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) will present an Alabama joint resolution at the annual SEAL swim closing ceremony in New York City on Saturday, where Alabama’s state flag will be represented.

Tuberville511 Alabama News
'This witch hunt has gone on for long enough': Tuberville slams Georgia indictment against Trump

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is backing former President Donald Trump after the most recent of a slew of indictments handed down over the past several months.

State Sen. Tim Melson. Alabama News
State Sen. Tim Melson back in Alabama after suffering heart attack in Korea

State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) has returned home to Alabama after suffering a heart attack in South Korea last month.

Riverboat brawl Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed: Riverwalk brawl 'seems to meet the moral definition of a crime fueled by hate'

A total of five suspects have been arrested in relation to the much-publicized brawl last week at the Montgomery Riverwalk.

books money jar education Alabama News
Clean Up Alabama applauds suggested AG opinion, board investigation regarding sexually explicit library books

Clean Up Alabama, the group formed to address sexually explicit children’s books, praised the actions of Alabama Public Library System (APLS) board member and Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl for attempting to address the issue at a state level.

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Former Barbour County Sheriff sentenced for ethics violation, coverup

A former Barbour County Sheriff will spend three years in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections for using his office for personal gain.

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