Posts by Daniel Taylor

Replacement theology is the belief that the Christian Church has replaced, or "superseded," Israel as God's chosen people, while opponents, called dispensationalists, believe God still has promises to fulfill for Israel separate from the church.

As the Alabama Legislature convenes in special session this week to address the state's congressional map, U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) said the push for redistricting is President Donald Trump's way of tipping the midterm elections in Republicans' favor.

Like many Republican lawmakers, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is still pushing for the U.S. Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, even if it means ending the filibuster to do so.

House District 20 candidate Mo Brooks is sounding the alarm over big gambling interests flooding Alabama with dark money for the 2026 election cycle.

A Mexican man in the United States illegally was arrested Thursday in Albertville on multiple charges of child pornography possession.

Stephanie Wisener, a longtime educator now serving as the Marshall County Alternative School’s supervisor, faced a ballot challenge in February after her Republican Party affiliation was questioned.

The PAC was formed in 2020 to combat the “progressive-led efforts to lockdown schools during the COVID epidemic” and reignite “the spark and spirit of that revolution by reforming school boards across America.”

Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes faces an uphill battle against long-time incumbent U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) for U.S. House District 4. However, he appears to be gaining support among Democrats who could cross party lines in the May 19 primary election.

From posting the Ten Commandments to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the state legislature achieved several victories for education this past session.

U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson says he would oppose ending the filibuster completely, but he would support ending the silent filibuster to require lawmakers to remain on the floor and debate.

Extensive rusting around the main seal could lead to a sudden and catastrophic rupture resulting in bodily harm or property damage and could even "collapse" the cities water lines.

Despite being an election year, the 2026 state legislative session had its fair share of controversies, down to the final day when two popular, conservative bills died on the vine.

Peak Insights called 500 likely Republican voters from April 11-13 and found that 34% supported Moore, 16% supported Marshall and 12% supported Jared Hudson. Thirty-two percent were still undecided.

A political action committee (PAC) run by former Democratic congressional candidate turned Montgomery political power player Steve Raby has funded over 100 candidates and other entities this election cycle with money from out-of-state gambling interests.

While GOP lawmakers are likely to discuss how to end the current partial shutdown and fund other Republican priorities, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) hopes to pack the bill with “as much stuff as we can get” to help the American people and forward President Donald Trump's agenda.

Business in downtown Cullman came to a standstill Monday morning as the city’s historic Stiefelmeyer Building caught fire.

Rodney Walker said too many able-bodied people are choosing not to work, creating a staffing issue, particularly for undesirable, but necessary, jobs.

With Republican leaders promising an end to high gas prices in the near future and President Donald Trump declaring the U.S. to be the “largest oil producer in the World, by far,” many consumers are wondering when fuel prices will return to more comfortable levels.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has helped secure an additional $36 million for projects in Mobile Bay as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan.

Alabama’s next lieutenant governor will have less responsibility than in years past due to a recent Senate rules change, but candidate John Wahl said he’s “not that concerned” that the change will impact his influence.

Moore spoke Tuesday evening at a Republican club meeting in Guntersville, just one night after his opponent, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, held a rally nearby in Albertville, where he accused Moore of being “bought” by “out-of-state crypto billionaires.”

A political action committee backed by out-of-state gambling interests has been flooding parts of the state with campaign mailers and TV ads without filing regular financial reports with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said outside forces are trying to buy the upcoming U.S. Senate election, which is why they’ve been attacking him and funding his main opponent in the primary race.

The Birmingham Times’ recent list of successful Alabama black women included superstar gymnast Dee Foster, the “first African American gymnast” at the University of Alabama, where she won four SEC championships, 17 All-American titles, and many other awards.

As first reported by 1819 News, Ford, a California native who joined the station in September 2025, signed off the evening broadcast last Thursday with a quote she attributed to the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, a designated foreign terrorist organization.

With just two weeks left in the session, the Alabama Senate is hoping to clear as many bills from its calendar as possible. But State Sen. Christ Elliott (R-Josephine) said it could be up to the Democrats and how much they decide to obstruct despite being in the minority.

The second "Prove Me Wrong: Christ or Chaos" event, topics ranged from abortion, homosexuality, free will, religion and the role of government.