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John Cooper Photo Erica Thomas Alabama News
Criminal charge against ALDOT director John Cooper dismissed in Marshall County

The judge presiding over a criminal case for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper dismissed the case Tuesday.

Caroleene Dobson endorsed by Manufacture Alabama Alabama News
Manufacture Alabama endorses Dobson in AL-2, citing her 'work ethic, energy and vision'

Alabama’s only manufacturing association committed to legislative, regulatory, operational and competitive interests has endorsed Caroleene Dobson in Alabama’s congressional district two race. Manufacture Alabama believes Dobson, a Montomery attorney, wife and mother of two, has what it takes to bring opportunity to the newly-drawn district.

Haitian refugees in Mexico Alabama News
Fairhope councilman declines to comment on refugee settlement position; State Rep. Jackson defends position: 'Only true Americans are Natives'

A letter sent to the Biden administration from the Welcoming Refugees campaign is gaining traction in Alabama after a Fairhope City Councilman and two State Representatives' names were attached to it.

State Sen Greg Albritton Alabama News
Albritton says Ivey 'gets even' concerning ADVA controversy, calls ALGOP gambling resolution 'short-sighted'

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 Commission Alabama News
Baldwin County to ask State for help protecting quality of life amid migrant influx

Baldwin County commissioner for District 1 Jeb Ball is working on a resolution to address an influx of migrants in the county.

Foley City Council Alabama News
Foley City Council votes to remove local sales tax on hearing aids to match state exemption

The Foley City Council approved a move Monday to discontinue the collection of sales tax on hearing aids.

Letter for Refugees Alabama News
Fairhope city councilman, two state reps committed to refugee resettlement in their communities; Request funds from Biden administration

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.”

Internet Computer Alabama News
Ivey announces last round of ARPA-funded broadband internet expansion across the state

More high-speed internet is coming to a town near you after $42 million in grants were awarded.

Foley Police Department Alabama News
Foley teens arrested for making threats following incident at high school

The Foley Police Department arrested two teens Friday following social media posts that were threatening in nature.

Business owners want revitalization of Lenlock Center Alabama News
North Anniston business owners plead for revitalization of area surrounding Lenlock Center

The city has topped national “Most Dangerous City” lists and residents are now asking Anniston city leaders to step in and make a difference.

Fox Friends Alabama News
Calhoun County teen to Fox News: 'Without Christians in America taking a stand, we will falter'

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.

Trump Stand 1 Alabama News
Trump mobile merch store finds success in Lower Alabama: 'Definitely Trump Country'

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.

Mobile Library Book William Carroll Alabama News
Mobile councilman compares sexual material in library's children section to the Holy Bible

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.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Alabama News
'You are the ultimate gatekeepers': AG Marshall addresses importance of voter integrity to Board of Registrars

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.

Jim Heigl Alabama News
Sylacauga Mayor Heigl urges 'keyboard warriors' to calm down, says media misrepresented contentious meeting over Haitian migrants

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.

NOAA Alabama News
NOAA forecast operations, aid money disrupted by DOC system failure in 2023

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.

Brewbaker and Dobson Alabama News
Brewbaker endorses Dobson following tense primary run-off, warns of 'nightmarish' outcome if Republicans don't get out to vote

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 Alabama News
Remembering 9/11: Jefferson County students honor lives lost in terror attacks

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.

voting, vote Alabama News
Guatemalan woman pleads guilty to illegally voting; Secretary of State Allen continues voter roll maintenance

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.

WWII biplane Alabama News
WWII training plane to be placed in Foley as museum exhibit

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.

Sony Bastien Alabama News
Sylacauga police unable to communicate directly with Haitian immigrants

Sylacauga interim Police Chief Rondell Muse said law enforcement is dealing with language barriers following an influx of Haitian migrants.

Dove Hunting Alabama News
Alabama dove season zones, dates, times and regulations

Dove season is underway in the majority of Alabama counties. As hunters gear up for a successful season, there are regulations to note.

Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl Alabama News
Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl backtracks on earlier claim Ivey, Alabama federal delegation confirmed Haitian migrants 'legal' status

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.

Pelham Park Middle School Alabama News
Pelham school resource officer placed on leave over texts with middle school student

A school resource officer was placed on leave last week after a parent from Pelham Park Middle School alerted police to possible inappropriate texts.

Panels from PETA’s Fish Empathy Quilt. Credit: PETA. Alabama News
Leroy Brown, 'the baddest bass in the whole town,' catches attention of PETA ahead of Fish Amnesty Day

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.

driver's license Alabama News
Montgomery mayor signs 'illegal' ordinance to require photo ID for concealed firearms

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.

Gov. Kay Ivey Alabama News
Governor’s office received ‘zero facts or communication’ from feds on Haitian migrants in Sylacauga

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.

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