Jefferson County Republican candidate for sheriff Jared Hudson is on a mission. A mission to uphold the Constitution and protect the people. It seems like a tough mission, but missions are nothing new to this 37-year-old husband and father of three girls.
Jerrod Moore, 26, of Hoover, is charged with promoting prostitution and soliciting prostitution after detectives said they caught him red-handed.
County leaders across the state are claiming they are already seeing a decrease in funding due to a bill that was passed in this year’s legislative session, that allows for Constitutional carry in the state. However, the law hasn’t gone into effect yet, so others are questioning those claims.
State officials said this week nitrogen hypoxia method for executions could be ready for the next execution, which is scheduled for Sept. 22.
One of the largest industrial investments in the history of the southeast Alabama region is taking place in Houston County.
Teddy Wayne Gentry, 70, of Fort Payne, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana second-degree and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
In west Jefferson County sits a tributary to one of the area’s largest sources of drinking water. After heavy rains, commercial development in the area is taking a toll on the water source, according to concerned citizens.
A Huntsville man is being held on $2 million in bonds after being arrested in a drug trafficking investigation that spanned several states.
Dogs were rescued from the roof by firefighters using ladder trucks after the building had to be evacuated.
This month is Nation Preparedness Month and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA), along with local EMA services are taking the opportunity to spread the word about how to be prepared for emergency situations.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin dismissed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit the use of electronic voting machines, claiming the machines made elections “unsecure and fatally compromised.”
If you’re looking to wet your whistle, you might want to watch those prices at your local liquor store. When the state is involved in private business, prices can vary from location to location.
The World Games in Birmingham was not as much of a success as organizers hoped it would’ve been, but there were some invaluable aspects when it came to emergency training leading up to the event.
St. Clair County Sheriff Billy Murray has a message for lawmakers and leaders in Alabama: Do not defund law enforcement.
Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 Thursday. She died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland with family by her side.
On Sept. 17, the Alabama Coastal Cleanup returns. The 35th annual cleanup day will be from 8 a.m. until noon. The name of the event this year is “Get the Trash Out of the Splash.”
Some high school football games have been moved to Thursday night due to the possibility of storms and flooding.
Listen to 1819 News Editor-at-Large Erica Thomas on The Jeff Poor Show as they discuss the controversy over the Alabama Association of School Boards and its criticism of LOCAL Alabama, a grassroots parent organization, and her ALEA Marine Patrol ridealong over the weekend.
Labor Day marked the official end of summer for lake-goers in Alabama. Every year, Memorial Day opens up a season of fun in the sun, but Labor Day is the closing of memories that will last a lifetime for many.
The city of Birmingham is hosting a water drive this week for people in the city of Jackson, Miss., after a water crisis in the city.
In the state of Alabama, many workers are off today to celebrate Labor Day. But as prices of gas and groceries increase, those who work for minimum wage, might want to take advantage of the extra hours.
After a deadly weekend in Birmingham, Mayor Randall Woodfin is calling on the community to talk to friends and family of those affiliated with five gangs that could be responsible for shootings in the city.
Reclaim. Rebuild. Restore. That’s what His Way, located in Huntsville, is all about. The Christian-based non-profit is using all of its resources to help men and, in some cases, women recover from addiction.
The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) released a statement but refused to answer direct questions after being asked about comments made during a meeting earlier this week.
There is an effort underway in east Alabama to bring safety and security to abused women and children who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to escape their situations.
As operations at Tru-Wood Cabinet Company, LLC, and Ashland Trucking Company wind down, some would-be customers are experiencing headaches and facing the loss of money.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will begin accepting applications from companies seeking a medical marijuana grower, processor, transporter or dispensary license on Thursday.