State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) addressed the Alabama Republican Party’s resolution to oppose the expansion of gambling, immigration concerns and controversy surrounding the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs during the North Baldwin County Republican Women’s meeting Tuesday.
Baldwin County commissioner for District 1 Jeb Ball is working on a resolution to address an influx of migrants in the county.
The Foley City Council approved a move Monday to discontinue the collection of sales tax on hearing aids.
State and local officials from all 50 states signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking for continued support for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The letter states that the “majority of Americans across the country and across party lines support refugee resettlement.”
More high-speed internet is coming to a town near you after $42 million in grants were awarded.
The Foley Police Department arrested two teens Friday following social media posts that were threatening in nature.
The city has topped national “Most Dangerous City” lists and residents are now asking Anniston city leaders to step in and make a difference.
Calhoun County teen and host of the “Fire and Freedom” podcast Caroline Joyous joined “Fox & Friends Sunday” to discuss religion among America’s younger generations.
President Donald Trump fans unite in Foley at the corner of Highway 59 and County Road 12. The Trump mobile merch store has constant flow of consumers buying the latest Trump-Vance shirts, hats, keychains and trinkets.
A group of Mobile-area residents are concerned about inappropriate material in the children’s section of the library, and now they say the City is trying to stop them from talking about it.
Attorney General Steve Marshall addressed the Alabama Association of Boards of Registrars Friday in what he called their “Super Bowl” season as they approach a presidential election.
Sylacauga Jim Heigl blamed others but not himself for the lack of communication concerning a recent influx of Haitian migrants. He appeared Thursday morning on “Daybreak” with Jimmy Dale, a news show featuring local stories from WOTM.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined four other senators in Washington, demanding answers in reference to the disastrous implementation of a new financial management system by the Department of Commerce.
Republican nominee for Alabama’s second congressional district Caroleene Dobson said she is thankful for her former opponent former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker’s (R-Montgomery) support and friendship.
Shades Valley High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps held a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Wednesday morning in memory of the lives lost 23 years ago.
An illegal immigrant charged with using a fake ID to vote in Alabama elections and obtaining multiple fraudulent U.S. passports, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court.
The city council approved the purchase of the 1941 N3N biplane. The U.S. Navy’s aviation training center in Foley used the same model as a training aircraft at Barin Field.
Sylacauga interim Police Chief Rondell Muse said law enforcement is dealing with language barriers following an influx of Haitian migrants.
Dove season is underway in the majority of Alabama counties. As hunters gear up for a successful season, there are regulations to note.
Earlier in the week, Heigl sent a press release stating the Haitians were in town legally and for work. When asked by 1819 News who told him they were here legally, he said an aide from Gov. Kay Ivey’s office, along with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), told him that.
A school resource officer was placed on leave last week after a parent from Pelham Park Middle School alerted police to possible inappropriate texts.
PETA is trying to reel in the City of Eufaula to participate in a fish amnesty campaign this month. The animal rights group is asking the City to display the "Fish Empathy Quilt" in memory of Leroy Brown.
Montgomery mayor Steven Reed continued to blame lawmakers for violence in the capital city Friday as he signed a new ordinance into law requiring anyone with a concealed firearm to have a photo ID.
The governor's office denied claims that Haitian immigrants were brought to Sylacauga for employment legally and said they have not received communication from the federal government.
Louisiana State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams said a deadly house explosion that killed one and injured five was likely fueled by a propane leak.
State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga) found out about an influx of Haitian migrants in Sylacauga through the general public, the same way everyone else did. He is demanding answers from the federal government and says the lack of information is causing discourse throughout the community.
The Sylacauga council meeting ended abruptly Thursday night after council president Tiffany Nix shut down public comment due to citizens concerned with a recent influx of Haitian migrants.