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The streets of Mobile will have an added hedge of protection for Mardi Gras parades this year.

A Jefferson County mother is speaking out after she was forced to report for jury duty while she was exclusively breastfeeding her three-month-old baby girl.

The Mobile city council approved a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson participated in the Alabama Big 10 Mayors Association meeting Sunday and Monday in Tuscaloosa.

The Fairhope City Council approved the retroactive reappointment of three library board of trustee members Monday.

The Fairhope City Council is set to reappoint three board members Monday night at its regular council meeting.

Jackson Academy Christian school is offering counselors and pastors on campus this week after a stabbing at a basketball game Friday night.

The Mobile City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

Miss America 2025 is Abbie Stockard, of Alabama. Just days after her win, Stockard spoke with 1819 News about the moment she was crowned and about what she plans to do with her new title.

The man responsible for a prayer attraction in Monroe County passed away on Tuesday.

Following Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s statement that Amtrak service would return in mid-2025, the City offered more information on the status of the project they say is not a City project.

Brittney Baxter was born and raised in Birmingham but moved to Mobile where she attended the University of Mobile. She now lives with her family on the north side of Malibu, along the Pacific Coast Highway, where she can see the devastation of multiple wildfires.

Mobile Chamber CEO Bradley Byrne moderated the conversation with Mobile County Commissioners Connie Hudson, Randall Dueitt and Merceria Ludgood and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reached an agreement with ports and shippers relieving 36 ports nationwide of a strike.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the city has become a hub for a diverse group of industries, leading to job growth and economic development.

After 14 years as a Mobile County Commissioner, Connie Hudson officially announced her run for Mobile mayor.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a winter storm warning for much of the northern half and central Alabama as the state prepares for impactful winter weather.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) wants state agencies to streamline permitting processes to protect Alabama's small businesses.

Mobile County Circuit Judge Michael A. Youngpeter recused himself from a case involving Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and former police chief Paul Prine.

President-elect Donald Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico and said he is ready to impose "serious" tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

The Spanish Fort Library Board voted Monday to revisit policies following discussions about a controversial book that even a representative from Read Freely admitted is "tricky." Meanwhile, the Fairhope Public Library moved the same book from the teen section to the adult section.

After months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) confirmed he will not run for mayor of Mobile.

A Tuscaloosa County couple wants to educate Alabama students about the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America Sunday night after days of competition in Orlando.

Eagle Forum of Alabama revealed its 2025 legislative priorities in its latest newsletter.

The Spanish Fort Public Library Board will review an explicit teen sex instructional book and decide whether to keep it in the teen section, move it to the adult section or remove it.

Breeze Airways announced it is suspending services at Mobile International Airport effective January 31.