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Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville eyes overregulation in South Alabama; Explains why he didn't vote for broadband bill —'It should’ve been more'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) visited with Baldwin County leaders Wednesday to talk shop and to share ideas.

Sewer Company Alabama News
Gulf Shores illegal sludge pond causing stink among residents who say no to sewer company expansion

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission meeting was packed Tuesday as the Commission discussed a Conditional Use Plan (CUP) proposed by the existing sewer company. Representatives for the sewer company were able to speak their case, but in the end, the Planning Commission resisted an expansion at the facility.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
Mobile City Council approves lease agreement for Ladd-Peebles Stadium; Measure now goes to Mobile County BOE

The city of Mobile approved a 99-year lease agreement with the Mobile County Board of Education Tuesday. The lease price will be $1 for the entire term. However, the deal is not set in stone until the BOE approves the agreement.

ORANGE BEACH CITY SCHOOLS Alabama News
‘I told you so’: Orange Beach Mayor Kennon, Superintendent Wilkes confirm school system does not owe millions to Alabama Department of Education

After working with the State of Alabama Department of Education, the Orange Beach School System has been cleared of owing millions to the Education Foundation Program.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile mayor releases video highlighting benefits of annexation

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson released a video Monday showing the positive aspects of annexation for areas west of Mobile.

Kevin Brock Alabama News
Summerdale Police chief on administrative leave; Baldwin County deputy stepping in

Summerdale Police Chief Kevin Brock is on administrative leave following an investigation into personal matters.

Covenant Rescue Group Alabama News
11 charged in multi-jurisdiction child predator investigation in Jefferson County

Fultondale PD worked with Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit founded by former Jefferson County Sheriff candidate Jared Hudson and his wife. The group rescues victims and helps arrest suspects of human trafficking.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responds to multiple distress calls in the Gulf of Mexico, several drownings

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word about dangerous rip currents and water safety after several incidents in the Gulf of Mexico this week.

marijuana leaf held by doctor Alabama News
Cannabis Commission ordered to halt licensing in lawsuit over selection process

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission was ordered Friday to stop issuing licenses to growers and distributors.

Daniel Urquhart Alabama News
Ivey IT Secretary Redden retiring; Daniel Urquhart to take position

After years of service to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey’s Office of Information Technology Secretary Marty Redden is retiring and Ivey's office announced his replacement on Friday. Secretary Mark Redden was appointed by Ivey in July 2019.

GULF SHORES PIC Alabama News
Georgia man drowns in Gulf Shores while trying to save child

The Baldwin County Coroner’s Office identified a man who drown in the Gulf of Mexico while trying to save his son.

Mobile LGBTQ Alabama News
'Hate, hell and discrimination' — City of Mobile's LGBTQ liaisons host 'Queer Town Hall'; Reps from Human Rights Campaign, ACLU, SPLC decry 'anti-LGBTQ propaganda'

The city of Mobile’s LGBTQ liaisons and the Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project gathered Thursday for a “Queer Town Hall.”

Photo Town of Dauphin Island Alabama News
Name a beach in Dauphin Island: Town council taking suggestions

The Dauphin Island Town Council is asking for name suggestions for two beaches in the Sunset Capital of Alabama.

Voter registration Alabama News
Official removed from Houston County Board of Registrars for alleged voter fraud schemes; Secretary of State to turn findings over to authorities

An official with the Houston County Board of Registrars has been removed following suspicion she was involved in allowing voters to register fraudulently, the Secretary of State’s Office announced.

Zach Miller checked out books he believes are inappropriate for teens Alabama News
Fairhope father checks out LGBTQ, teen sexuality books to shield others from being exposed

In the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library, there are books that address inherent racism, suicide ideation, LGBT issues and teenage sexuality. For Pride Month, several of these books were put on display. Now, some parents are taking action to ensure no one can check out the titles.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
City of Mobile approves Ladd-Peebles agreement with Mobile County Schools

The Mobile City Council discussed a purchase and sale agreement for Mobile County Schools to buy Ladd-Peebles Stadium for $1.

Federal Courthouse Northern District Alabama Alabama News
Illegal sports betting case continued for 6 months, federal judge orders

The eleven defendants charged in connection to a possible multi-million-dollar illegal sports gambling conspiracy will not go to trial this month, as planned. Instead, the trial is being put off until at least December after the judge granted a continuance at the request of the defense.

Hank Aaron Home Alabama News
Mobile City Council to vote on relocation of Hank Aaron Home

The Mobile City Council will vote next week on the relocation of the childhood home of Hank Aaron. The home will be moved to a new site in the Toulminville community if the resolution is approved.

Prayer Alabama News
Pre-council prayer continues in Mobile despite criticism of June 6 prayer — 'I was disturbed'

The Mobile City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday and opened with a prayer following criticism from LGBT activists the week prior.

AUBURN BOOKS Alabama News
Auburn Public Library offering children’s books with 'pornographic imagery,' 'depictions of homosexual behavior,' resident finds

During a meeting of the East Alabama Republican Assembly, a citizen brought pornographic and inappropriate books she says are in the children’s section of the Auburn Public Library.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office giving away gift cards instead of tickets to motorists with car trouble

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway announced a new program to decrease the number of traffic citations issued in the county.

Courtney Edwards Alabama News
OSHA fines airline after worker at Montgomery airport sucked into turbofan engine

The Occupational Safety and Hazard Association (OSHA) has concluded its investigation into a deadly New Year’s Eve incident at the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM).

police line Alabama News
Local football star gunned down in Bessemer; No arrests made in case

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death of Rishard Densmore, 21, of Birmingham.

BALDWIN MEDICAL CENTER Alabama News
Hospital in Foley expanding as city considers medical overlay district

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is expanding, and as the unofficial medical district in the city grows, officials are planning ahead.

UAB Alabama News
As states abandon 'destructive' DEI policies, UAB Medical School doubles down by striving to be a 'national leader'

The majority of medical schools across the country embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is one of them. But there has been a pushback on requiring DEI training in some states and on some university campuses this year.

Tim James Alabama News
Tim James: Baldwin County bridge lawsuit against ALDOT director should matter to everyone

As 1819 News previously reported, former gubernatorial candidate Tim James has a unique perspective in a legal battle going on between Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper and the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC).

Pastor Tony Spell Alabama News
Foundation for Moral Law hopes SCOTUS will hear case of pastor charged for holding services during COVID

It’s been called the most important case for religious freedom in our nation’s history. Spell v. Edwards involves a pastor who refused to halt services amid COVID regulations.

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