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Carlee Russell Alabama News
Hoover city councilman commends state lawmakers for drafting false reporting legislation after Carlee Russell incident

A Hoover city councilman thanked state lawmakers for working on legislation to increase penalties for false reporting following the staged kidnapping of Hoover’s Carlee Russell, which gained national attention earlier this year.

Israel Flag Alabama News
Pete Riehm: It’s not really about Israel; It’s about God!

Israel is ground zero for this spiritual struggle, but really this is just the world rejecting God. This is the time for choosing. 

Scales of Justice Alabama News
Former Mobile County DHR employee claims discrimination by leadership in federal lawsuit

One Mobile County man said he was punished for doing just that and now he wants to be compensated.

Taxes Alabama News
Alabama 39th in nation for business tax climate, study says

Alabama ranks 39th in the nation for its business tax climate, according to a new study released on Tuesday.

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Mayors pose questions about potential regional jail facilities in Jefferson County

TRUSSVILLE — Several East Jefferson County mayors met on Tuesday morning and discussed possibilities and concerns about a potential new jail that could house inmates for municipalities in the Birmingham area. 

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Saban tells players to 'keep the right mindset,' recover during bye week

After eight straight games, No. 9 Alabama (7-1, 5-0 SEC) finally gets a week off from competition.

Emmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Emmer wins GOP nod for speaker; Faces uncertain vote on House floor

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) has won the vote of the House Republican Conference as their candidate for Speaker of the House.

Jimmy buffet Alabama News
Buffett recorded life-changing song 50 years ago

Jimmy Buffett had one hit before "Margaritaville." His first big national hit. His breakthrough or breakout.

US House of Rep Palmer Gary Facebook Alabama News
Palmer withdraws from race for Speaker

Alabama's sixth district U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced Tuesday morning that he has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Joey Clark: Politicians need to get more cynical about politics

A perennial problem with politics is that people in politics actually take themselves seriously. Politicians may act cynically, yet they are not quite cynical enough when it comes to their own political ambitions. 

Prince and Knight. Alabama News
Cullman Library Board caves to left-wing activists; Votes against relocating challenged LGBTQ books

The Cullman County Library Board recently decided to keep three challenged books in their original location.

Travis Hendrix and Sylvia Swayne Alabama News
Will voters in HD55 elect Alabama's first transgender lawmaker?

The State of Alabama could see its first openly transgender member of the House of Representatives after a runoff vote on Tuesday.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville asks Senate leadership not to pair Israel aid with continued funding for Ukraine

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined in a letter asking Senate leadership not to leverage any aid to Israel with continued assistance to Ukraine.

Palmer Alabama News
Palmer challenges all candidates for House Speaker to five commitments — 'We don’t need a person or a personality, we need a plan'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) put out a challenge to all candidates running for Speaker, asking his fellow contenders to commit to five principles.

Birmingham-Southern College Alabama News
AG Marshall asks judge to dismiss Birmingham-Southern's $30 million state loan lawsuit

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit recently filed by Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) against Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer for denying the private school a $30 million state loan last week. 

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WATCH: Crowd stands, sings national anthem following movie in Daphne theater

Those who came to watch "Police State" at the Daphne AMC Classic Jubilee Square 12 left with an extra patriotic pep in their step Monday night.

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Hugh Freeze previews Auburn's game against Mississippi State

Following its fourth consecutive loss, the Auburn Tigers (3-4, 0-4 SEC) turn their attention to the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-3, 1-3 SEC).

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Dr. Daniel Sutter: Prison costs and the tragedy of the commons

As the price tag for Alabama’s new prisons rapidly approaches $1 billion each, these costly prisons should make us consider how we make decisions about using corrections facilities.

Fred Plump Alabama News
Sentencing hearing for former State Rep. Plump delayed

A sentencing hearing for former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) scheduled for Monday in a Birmingham federal court has been delayed.

Jonathan Daniel Sauers Alabama News
Former Faith Academy teacher indicted on sex with student charges

A Mobile County Grandy Jury indicted Jonathan Daniel Sauers, 44, of Semmes on two charges related to allegations he had a sexual relationship with a student

Scofield BCA Alabama News
Scofield decries 'rumors' of eyeing BCA lobbyist opening despite numerous opportunities to address speculation

Multiple calls by 1819 News to Scofield for confirmation and further questioning have gone unanswered, and several messages, unreturned.

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Jefferson County Commission president says regional jail must be approved by county as Sheriff Pettway negotiates with municipalities

After Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway told a local news station about ongoing negotiations with Birmingham-area municipalities to open a regional jail, Jefferson County Commission president Jimmie Stephens said that the Commission, not the sheriff, must seal the deal.

Son, David Simpkins on the tuba and father, Buddy Simpkins on drums at the graveside service of Sylacauga businessman Jim Clinton. Alabama News
Presentation for 75-year era: Sylacauga band directors named Simpkins

Former band members from Sylacauga High School will gather on October 25 to recognize their band directors. For 75 years, one family supplied all the band directors – Fess Simpkins, Buddy Simpkins and David Simpkins.

Speak Out Alabama News
Phil Williams: When the people speak up

For years, Biden said that anything Trump did was bad. He eschewed the very idea of building a wall. Lo and behold, he had an epiphany.

Margaritaville Alabama News
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville coming to Gulf Shores

The city of Gulf Shores announced Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville will be part of a new development in the city. The restaurant will be in the Legendary Marina & Yacht Club.

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DHR Commissioner wants Kids to Love case moved to Montgomery County

DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner is asking the court to move a civil case to Montgomery County.

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Tuberville: ‘Humanitarian aid that goes to Gaza will ultimately wind up in the hands of Hamas’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) vowed in a video statement released to X on Saturday to keep American taxpayer dollars from facilitating terrorism. 

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