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Will Sellers: Discrimination's diversity

One hundred years ago, Congress passed – and President Calvin Coolidge signed – a new immigration bill. While relatively uncontroversial in the United States, the Act had a global impact. 

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Gambling, property tax cap, other bills still in limbo in last full week of legislative session

With only three days left, the 2024 legislative session will likely conclude this week.

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Proponents make final push for library obscenity bill — 'We are so close to having a law that holds our libraries accountable'

Advocates against sexually explicit library books are making a last push for the final passage of a bill removing school and public library obscenity exceptions in the final days of the legislative session.

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Foley, Orange Beach, Baldwin County to terminate Beach Express contracts

The Baldwin County Commission, the city of Foley and the city of Orange Beach are scheduled to terminate contracts with the Baldwin County Bridge Company.

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Jim Zeigler: Preventive steps in Alabama against an EMP explosion

'Grid Security' meeting about preventing an electromagnetic pulse explosion. Enterprise, May 7, 6:30 p.m. at Wiregrass Outdoors.

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Phil Williams: Pearl-clutching and hand-wringing on college campuses

Crisis is never avoided by dithering. Yet that’s exactly what is happening as student activists and outside agitators take over campus grounds and facilities.

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Alabama 15-year-old Triston Harper advances to Top Five in 'American Idol'; Competes again next Sunday

Alabama's Triston Harper made the Top Five in American Idol and will perform again on Sunday, May 12. He is 15 and from McIntosh.

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ALCAP's Davis: House's Hindu prayer to open legislative day on National Day of Prayer 'odd,' 'disturbing'

During Thursday's broadcast of "Priority Talk" on Birmingham radio's Truth 101.1 WXJC, host Greg Davis weighed in on the Alabama House of Representatives electing to kick off National Day of Prayer with a Hindu prayer rather than a traditional Christian prayer.

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Katt Williams mentions Carlee Russell, Riverboat Brawl in new 'Woke Foke' Netflix special

Katt Williams’ new hour-long special “Woke Foke” premiered live on Netflix Saturday and one big Alabama news story was featured as part of what Williams called “the real news.”

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Tuberville warns against slippery slope of congressional efforts to restrict antisemitic campus speech

In an interview with 1819 News, Alabama's senior U.S. Senator reacted to the antisemitic undertone of those protests and what potential policy fixes might exist.

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Auburn baseball drops 2 out of 3 games against Ole Miss

Auburn baseball dropped another SEC series this weekend.

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Auburn softball takes down No. 17 Alabama in final series of season

Auburn took two out of three games against No. 17 Alabama in its final series of the regular season.

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No. 23 Alabama baseball avoids sweep, drops two of three games against No. 16 Mississippi State

No. 23 Alabama lost two of three against No. 16 Mississippi State over the weekend to bring its record to 29-18 overall and 10-14 in SEC play.

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Former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby turns 90 on May 6

Retired U.S. Senator Richard Shelby turns 90 years old on May 6.

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KCarl Smith: Joe Biden – worst president ever?

Accountability must extend beyond Harris and include President Biden because Harris is merely executing the destructive policies of her boss. The buck doesn't stop with the VP; it stops at the desk of the president. 

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Fort Morgan Fire Rescue reports 13 rescues already in 2024; Chief warns about rip currents

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue has already recorded 13 rescues in 2024, which is more than they usually see all year. Chief Lee Steiner said that is why it is important for him to get the word out about beach safety.

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State Rep. Wilcox appointed to Energy Council executive committee

Last week, State House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced his appointment of State Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) to the Energy Council's executive committee.

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Flashback: State Sen. Elliott predicted what would lead to gambling's 2024 demise in early April

Last week's failed "test" vote on a gambling package that included a constitutional amendment and so-called enabling legislation shocked many after it sailed through the Alabama House of Representatives by a wide margin earlier in the day.

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Could Mobile’s new incentives for pet adoption become a model for other Alabama cities?

Waiver of adoption fees, free dog food and a $100 gift certificate to qualified adopters at Mobile's Animal Shelter May 3-4.

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Former Crimson Tide football star Jeremiah Castille recounts playing for Alabama legend 'Bear' Bryant during final years coaching

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Castille told of how he overcame his rough upbringing, found Christ during a summer revival as a kid, and was inspired by Bryant to succeed both on and off the field.

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Ashley Carter: Our flag was still there

It’s an understatement to say there has been some unnecessary rioting going on around several college campuses lately.

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Convicted murderer of five-year-old Kamarie Holland receives death sentence

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland, received a death sentence after being found guilty of the crime last month.

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ALGOP elects RNC delegates; Tuberville named chairman by acclamation

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee met on Saturday to elect its slate of delegates for this year's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

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Sean of the South: Working nine to five

I don’t know much of anything. But I will tell you this: Find a way to help other people. For I am convinced, wholeheartedly, this is the only path to happiness. And if that doesn’t work, you can always try ice cream.

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Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of attempted rape, intimidating witness, strikes plea deal for 90 days in jail

A Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of trying to rape a woman and later intimidating a witness will avoid trial after prosecutors agreed to a plea deal.

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Ivey signs anti-swatting bill into law

Legislation by State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) adding criminal penalties for swatting was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

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ADOC's Hamm expects May 2026 Elmore County prison completion date — 'Probably 25% complete'

During Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) commissioner John Hamm offered an expected update on the long-anticipated Elmore County mega-prison.

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