Brewbaker is one of the few candidates on either side of the aisle to live in the newly re-drawn second district and, according to political insiders, is the front-runner for the Republican nomination.
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced U.S. Army Captain Maggie Amadei of Enterprise "Veteran of the Month" for January. A combat veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Army Aviator, and Gold Star Spouse.
Republican candidate Dick Brewbaker announced Thursday that Wallace Gilberry endorsed his campaign for the Republican nomination in the second congressional district. Gilberry was originally a candidate in the race but dropped out on January 8.
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced on Wednesday a record-breaking $548,981 raised in the 4th quarter (Q4) of 2023 for his re-election to Alabama's first congressional district.
Kids to Love cut the ribbon on their first Safe Haven baby box Wednesday in Madison.
Republican Bryan Brinyark has won the Alabama House of Representatives District 16 special election.
On Monday, the South Alabama Conservatives PAC launched its first ad against U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the race for Alabama's first congressional district.
United Launch Alliance had a successful rocket launch on Monday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, thanks in large part to the efforts of its manufacturing operations in Decatur.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced his first media buy in the heated race for Alabama's first congressional district.
Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell announced on Thursday his campaign has made its first media buy of the cycle in the special election for House District 10.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R- Haleyville) joined the U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and 64 other House Republican Members in a visit to the southern border on Wednesday to put pressure on President Biden as the crisis at the southern border grows.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), along with U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), signed a pledge on Wednesday initiated by the Immigration Accountability Project, stating, "I will not vote to fund the government until our border is secure."
Republican primary candidate for State School Board District 7 Allen Long announced Wednesday that his campaign raised $101,710 in financial contributions in December.
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) announced Wednesday that his campaign released its third TV ad in his re-election bid to Alabama's first congressional district.
For any gambling bill to have a chance of passing the Legislature during the 2024 regular session, many state leaders and law enforcement officials told 1819 News it must include robust enforcement mechanisms and regulations to end rampant illegal gaming currently plaguing the state.
Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling issued a statement Thursday saying the city will begin enforcing permit requirements for protesting.
James Elbert Peters, of Huntsville, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90. Peters had been involved in Alabama Republican politics for many decades, and anyone running for local or statewide office in Alabama knew and respected him.
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is vowing to use the next defense policy bill to move Space Command to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. President Joe Biden had reversed the Trump administration's decision to locate it at Redstone in favor of Colorado Springs, Co.
As the race for the Democrat primary in the newly redrawn second congressional district heats up, a poll released by State Rep. Napoleon Bracy, Jr. (D-Prichard) showed him with a slight lead over his opponents while many voters appear still undecided.
State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) announced his first TV media buy on Tuesday in the special Senate election for District 9. The ad "Our Conservative Voice" runs on TV and digital in Madison, Marshall and Blount Counties.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Tuesday it had concluded its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of Stephen Perkins in Decatur.
A Boaz native and Army veteran Spc. Matt Brannon, has been going above and beyond to provide experiences of a lifetime for military men and women injured in combat.
Christmas Eve becomes the busiest day of the year for NORAD, as millions of families around the world track Santa's journey via the NORAD Santa Tracker.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) announced Friday that his campaign released its initial two ads in his bid for Alabama's first congressional district.
The holiday season is supposed to be a time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. However, this season is shaping up to be the most expensive in decades according to U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) who says that as Americans and Alabamians go to the store or shop online to buy groceries and gifts this holiday season they will be hampered by the effect of Bidenomics.
The Huntsville City Council on Thursday voted 4-1 in favor of a $600,000 settlement with the family of an intellectually disabled man who claimed he was injured by two Huntsville Police Department officers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the deadly plane crash near Elkmont.