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Price Hornsby Alabama News
Bill requiring fentanyl education in schools named after Auburn teen who lost his life to overdose

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) is using his background as a first responder to explain why a bill he is introducing is so important in the fight against the opioid crisis.

Tyson plant Alabama News
Tyson Foods ‘strongly opposed to illegal immigration,’ denies hiring illegals

Tyson Foods is denying claims it is replacing American citizen workers for illegal immigrants. The meat and poultry manufacturer and processor claimed information stating otherwise is false.

Orange Beach Invasion Alabama News
Police warn of new law as Orange Beach Invasion rolls in

The 2024 Orange Beach Invasion is this weekend and police are getting ready for over 70,000 visitors.

C ARLEE RUSSELL Alabama News
Carlee Russell pleads guilty, sorry for ‘grave mistake’ of faking abduction

Carlethia “Carlee” Russell, 26, of Hoover, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of false reporting of an incident in connection to her July 13, 2023, fake abduction.

planet fitness Alabama News
'Good versus evil': Baldwin County man boycotts Planet Fitness over 'agenda-driven' transgender policy

There is a nationwide call to boycott Planet Fitness after members became aware of a policy allowing men in women’s bathrooms. With stock and memberships dropping from the gym, one Alabama man believes the policy is part of a much bigger and ugly picture.

catfish industry Alabama News
'A big relief': Tuberville claims victory, says Alabama’s catfish industry safe from Biden administration proposal

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is claiming success after sending a letter to stop the Biden administration from making a decision that could have put Alabama catfish farmers out of business.

Prichard Water Alabama News
ADEM bailing out Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board to the tune of $5.8 million after years of mismanagement and neglect

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is providing the for repairs to water tanks and sewers, upgrades, design for future infrastructure and financial audits that are well overdue.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville hopes federal ruling allowing illegal immigrants to own guns will be overturned — 'We need to keep Americans safe'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville told 1819 News Wednesday that he believes a recent ruling by a federal judge that allows illegal immigrants to own guns in America could be overturned.

OB Zero Tolerance Alabama News
WATCH: Man busted after ramming Spring Break 'Zero tolerance' sign over and over in Orange Beach

Orange Beach Police arrested a man late Monday after he was caught continuously ramming a $19,500 sign on Foley Beach Express.

Mobile City Council March 19 Alabama News
Mobile City Council fails to pass ordinance regulating pre-dawn raids and no-knock warrants

The Mobile City Council voted on an ordinance banning pre-dawn raids and no-knock warrants Tuesday after months of discussion and debate.

IMG 0393 Alabama News
Redux: Left-wing activists vent disapproval of Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras parade float signage during Mobile City Council meeting

For the second week in a row, Mobile citizens addressed the city council concerning signs displayed during Mardi Gras by a group called “Comic Cowboys.”

Marco Perez Alabama News
Convicted Mobile cop killer sentenced to death in capital murder case

The man convicted in the 2019 shooting death of Mobile Police officer Sean Tuder was sentenced to death Monday.

Alabama AM Alabama News
Alabama A&M blames 'today's climate' for causing stress after officer-involved shooting on campus

A person was injured Monday in an officer-involving shooting at Alabama A&M.

Trussville Library meeting Alabama News
Trussville Library board announces decisions on 41 challenged books — 'This is vulgar filth that’s in some of these books and we want them removed'

The Trussville Public Library Board meeting Monday night was packed with over 100 people wishing to speak out about books in the children and teen sections that have caused quite a stir over content some call “sexually explicit” and “inappropriate.”

TRUSSVILLE LIBRARY Alabama News
Read Freely Alabama to stage protest in Trussville; Group makes ‘urgent call’ to support Trussville Library’s LGBT and racial justice books

A group who claims people asking for some children’s and teen’s books to be moved are “transphobic, homophobic and racist,” are asking for supporters to come out to the Trussville Library Monday night.

Joey Mason Mason Hills Farm Alabama News
Mobile County farmer celebrates grand opening of on-site retail store

Over 1,500 people came to Grand Bay over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of 4-Bulls retail store at Mason Hills Farm.

I-65 traffic Alabama News
More teens expected on roadways during Spring Break; ALEA offers safety tips

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is offering safety tips this Spring Break with its fourth annual “Think Smart Before You Start” campaign.

Mo Go Mobile Transit app Alabama News
Mobile Chamber launches rideshare app for workforce

MoGo Rideshare is now available in the city of Mobile to get people to work and work training events.

Florence Police Department Alabama News
Florence PD forms non-profit to foster relationships with community members

The Florence Police Department is taking community policing to the next level with a new community-driven organization.

Corey Kirkwood Alabama aviation news Alabama News
Sky is the limit for Foley flight school instructor and his students

When Corey Kirkwood visited Lightning Aviation in Foley for the first time in 2016, he was looking for a job moving airplanes. He had no idea that in just a few years, he would become a lead flight instructor. Now, his ventures have taken him and his students to a place where the sky is the limit.

Dog Golden retriever Helena Lopes unsplash Alabama News
Scammer targeting victims with lost pets, Hoover Police say

Victimizing those already hurting is the plan for one scammer, Hoover Police warn.

Tuberville Mountain Gateway Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt call for sanctions on Nicaragua following Mountain Gateway arrests

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking for sanctions on Nicaragua over religious persecution. U.S. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) also signed the letter.

Mobile Civic Center Renderings Alabama News
New $300M Mobile arena to hold over 10,000; Future plans include hotel, theater, mixed-use space

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson recently announced a detailed plan to demolish the Mobile Civic Center and build a new $300 million arena in its place.

Gulf Shores Shooting Alabama News
Gulf Shores shooting suspect granted bond reduction, house arrest

The man arrested for a March 27, 2023 shooting near The Hangout restaurant and Gulf Place in Gulf Shores has been granted a reduced bond with conditions of house arrest and GPS monitoring.

Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff could be in legal trouble, county’s GOP chair says

On Wednesday, Jefferson County GOP chairman Chris Brown said he had heard discussions from multiple sources that Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway was in legal trouble.

Katie Britt Alabama News
CNN issues correction to story suggesting Katie Britt misrepresented trafficking victim’s story

CNN reworded parts of an article and issued a correction at the bottom of the article after trying to cast doubt on a story U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told during her rebuttal of the State of the Union address.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen tells U.S. Senate committee verifying citizenship is a challenge

Secretary of State Wes Allen addressed the United States Senate's Committee on Rules & Administration Tuesday to discuss election integrity and election administration.

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