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Alabama Media Group LGBTQ+ site Reckon News’ failure proves majority reject fringe progressive perspectives

The outlet's themes were built around messaging largely recognized by pollsters and pundits on both sides of the aisle, which voters overwhelmingly rejected this last election cycle, with headlines appearing nationwide.

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Report shows staggering lack of resources and support for Birmingham Police Department

Earlier this week, the City of Birmingham released the "Birmingham Crime Commission Report," which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates.

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Terri Sewell attempts bipartisan effort by polling constituents in newly drawn district

With redistricting and new congressional maps chosen by a court, Alabama created a second minority-majority district, nearly ensuring a second Democratic seat in the state. But all of the districts saw some changes. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) picked up parts of the more conservative District 7, currently held by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).

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Birmingham Crime Commission Report targets Second Amendment freedoms in Jefferson County

On Monday, the City of Birmingham released the “Birmingham Crime Commission Report” which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates. The report paints a grim picture of current circumstances by piecing together details about the rise in crime and the lack of infrastructure and funds to properly address them. 

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Helena Mayor Brian Puckett will not seek reelection

In a heartfelt column published in the January issue of Helena The Magazine released Tuesday, Helena’s Mayor Brian Puckett announced that he would not seek reelection. 

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City of Homewood readies for a new form of government, hiring city manager

Residents voted to change the form of government to council-manager last September. The change will take effect on November 3; however, the city is already preparing for the transition.

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Hoover City attorney pays $14,586 as 'courtesy' in apparent effort to evade transparency

Hoover City attorney Phillip Corley recently disclosed that his law firm, Wallace Jordan, paid $14,586.48 on behalf of the City without reimbursement as "a courtesy to a valued client."

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Second annual 'Girls Day at the Capitol' attracts young women from around the state

he Second Annual “Girl’s Day at the Capitol,” hosted by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Ali Mims, brought 100 girls from 6th grade to 12th to the Capitol complex.

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Apryl Marie Fogel: Hoover City Council president John Lyda’s lie of omission

Kroll performed a limited-scope forensic audit with contract details still being hidden from public view.

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City of Hoover appears inconsistent on forensic audit as public question period closes

In late May 2024, sources alerted 1819 News of something unusual happening with the City of Hoover's financials and accounting. The City was not forthcoming with information but quick to deny and deflect.

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin hypes memoir as city reports record-high murder rate

On Friday, it was announced the city is on track for a record-breaking number of homicides. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the mayor announced that he has written his memoir, "Son of Birmingham," which will be released on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Drama continues at Hoover City Council — Middlebrooks apologizes to Lyda; Former councilwoman Mazur demands 'bully' Lyda step down from presidency

Last week, 1819 News released a video that caught the Hoover City Council president John Lyda aggressively "verbally attacking" fellow Councilman Casey Middlebrooks following a council meeting. 

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City of Hoover ignores red flags, invests millions with vendor at heart of forensic audit trouble

Since August, the City of Hoover has tried to hide and downplay the findings of a forensic audit.

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Caught on Video: Hoover City Council president John Lyda verbally 'attacks' fellow councilman

The City of Hoover has had seven months of tense council meetings, many punctuated by angry confrontations between council members or frustrated residents.

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Hoover forensic audit complete: 'Perfect storm' led to years of 'repeated issues and failures'

While the report includes a number of problems over recent years, the city and mayor continue to tout clean audits.

Hoover Alabama News
Hoover City budget amended again for Riverwalk development; CFO: ‘We didn't know the amount’ when we signed the lease

When the City of Hoover announced its plan for the proposed Riverwalk Village development almost a year ago on June 28, 2023, it was touted as a win-win for taxpayers and the developer. 

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Testimony reveals City of Hoover is undergoing a forensic audit; Questions of authorization, payment remain

The City of Hoover is in Week 2 of hearings related to a contested Certificate of Need. Testimony from Mayor Frank Brocato last week included claims of alleged blackmail, allegations that prompted a detailed denial by lobbyist Pat Lynch. 

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Apryl Marie Fogel: Lawyers walk back testimony from Hoover City Councilman John Lyda on contested CON project

The ongoing hearing in Hoover over a contested facility has given a fascinating look into far more than the proposed facility itself — the Riverchase Surgery and Diagnostics Center.

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City of Hoover buries Certificate of Need meeting notice as first day proceedings include blackmail, intimidation accusations

The press release arrived at 6:52 p.m. on Memorial Day; its subject line was “The City of Hoover to Participate in CON Hearings Starting Tomorrow.” 

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Hoover Channel passes milestone as questions linger over Hoover city government transparency

The Hoover Channel YouTube Page posted its 200th video this past Saturday.

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