Monday's Decatur City Council public comment session started with cooler heads prevailing, much to the surprise of many in the room, given that just over a week prior, Decatur police had arrested three protesters and detained the widow of Steve Perkins, Catrela Perkins, during "3rd Friday" festivities.
Alabama lawmakers will study possible changes to how the state funds K-12 public education before the 2025 legislative session begins.
McIntosh Alabama's Triston Harper advances to the Top 8 of American Idol. The 15-year-old has added animated movement to his deep, mature voice.
Gary Cooper of Mobile has died at 87. A Marine, Ambassador to Jamaica, governor's cabinet member, State Representative, CEO.
Is President Biden’s regurgitated plan to eliminate student loan repayments for real? Ostensibly so.
The Senate passed legislation legalizing historical horse racing gambling machines in Greene County on Thursday by a 20-3 margin.
Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was released from jail after serving over a year on two convictions.
The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday to deliberate a bill that passed the house last week, allowing certain illegal immigrants to attend college.
Jury selection in the trial of an Alabama man charged with murder of a pregnant soldier in Germany in 2001.
Every member of the UAB football team recently elected to join Athletes.org, one of several companies trying to organize athletes for possible revenue sharing discussions, according to ESPN.
Renewal of FISA for two more years gives U.S. intelligence agencies the means to surveil Americans without a warrant.
A Roanoke woman is warning other online shoppers after she said she was nearly scammed by a gift she received in the mail.
State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) is carrying legislation that would assist veterans suffering from the many mental health issues associated with military service who lack treatment from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
In what promises to be a long day in the House of Representatives, lawmakers plan to tackle two calendars dealing with Alabama's sunset law and a handful of controversial bills as the regular legislative session winds down.
As workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance prepare to vote on joining the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said other car manufacturers in the state may consider moving out if the unionization goes through.
Members of the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee will begin on Tuesday debating and possibly changing the $9.35 billion Education Trust Fund budget passed by the House recently.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week alleging officials with the Alabama Department of Corrections or a related entity removed and retained a dead inmate’s organs.
Auburn got off to a goo start, but was unable to take home the series victory against Ole Miss this weekend.
Auburn traveled down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana this weekend for a three-game set with LSU. After dropping the first two games, Auburn picked up a win on Sunday to avoid the sweep.
Over the weekend, No. 17 Alabama softball avoided the sweep with a win on Sunday, but lost the series against No. 3 Tennessee.
The elected legislator is supposed to be the voice of the people, but what if you can't get in touch with that elected voice?
NASA selected Troy University as the recipient of a “Moon Tree” seedling. The loblolly pine seedling flew around the moon on the 2022 Artemis I mission.
Birmingham Pastor Rich Lusk recently joined “1819 News: The Podcast” to explain why some people should make a change and what to look for in a new church.
Elon Musk’s social media company X recently applied for a money transmitter license in Alabama, according to the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC).
Listening to Taylor Swift's new album only strengthened my opinion that Swift is not a role model for our young girls.
Alabama head coaches Kalen DeBoer and Nate Oats competed in the Interstate Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama.
The Trideum Foundation, a Huntsville-based Christian non-profit, will host its annual "Grounds for Hope" event at the Von Braun Center on Thursday, May 2, with the theme of Grace, Mercy, and Peace.