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Vehicleregistration Alabama News
County officials warn about state ‘take over’ of vehicle registration system

Legislation by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) would confirm that state law prohibits centralized motor vehicle registration by any state agency.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
'We're going to get school choice in Alabama': Ainsworth urges advocates not to get discouraged

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" later on Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, a pro-school choice advocate, likened the process to the so-called "Free the Hops" effort, which, in part, led to the growth in the number of craft beer breweries in Alabama. The effort took many years but eventually succeeded.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville slams Fox News for firing Tucker Carlson; Blames Murdoch family — ‘It’s absolutely a crime’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been a frequent guest on Fox News since he took office in 2021 and a watcher for even longer, but with the recent firing of Tucker Carlson, he's now telling everyone to change the channel.

Grocery tax cthousegop com Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks the Alabama grocery tax on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the legislative progress on the elimination of Alabama's grocery tax.

Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks to the Austal USA’s Women’s History Month Luncheon at Austal USA Monday March 20, 2023 in Mobile Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Will Ivey listen as momentum for permanent tax relief grows?

Alabamians have made it clear that they don’t want a rebate check. Top lawmakers are now on the same page. Will Gov. Ivey listen?

Photo from the US Army Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Rogers: Armed forces facing recruiting crisis — ‘Biden has military going WOKE’

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) took to Twitter to cite concerns about the U.S. military’s ability to recruit due it its “going WOKE.”

Troy University Alabama News
FIRE urges Troy to address leaked emails from trustees attempting to redirect research at free market think tank at the behest of Alabama Power, BCA

The Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression addressed a letter last week to Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins urging him to address leaked emails in which he and Troy trustees discuss vetting research topics at a free-market think tank due to complaints from Alabama Power and the Business Council of Alabama.

Shoplifting Alabama News
Anti-shoplifting bill passes Senate committee

Legislation that creates new crime categories and penalties specifically for retail theft and organized retail theft passed the Senate Judiciary committee on Wednesday. 

Nfldraft Alabama News
NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday night

The first few selections of the NFL Draft will have an Alabama flavor.

Dadeville shooting Alabama News
‘Multiple shell casings,' 'blood everywhere,’ investigators say of Dadeville Sweet 16 party shooting

Details emerged in court this week in the shooting death of four young people at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville on April 15. Six people were charged with four counts of reckless murder. The three adults and three juveniles were all charged as adults.

PRICE Act Alabama News
'Stalling tactics': School choice bill recommitted to different committee after public hearing

The Parental Rights in Children's Education Act, which would offer comprehensive school choice in Alabama, was sent to another Senate committee after receiving a public hearing in the Senate Education Committee.

Britt social media Alabama News
Britt introduces bill requiring social media users be at least 13 years old — 'A bold, critical step to protect our kids, secure their future and empower parents'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill to address the growing concern among parents about how social media could be negatively impacting their children.

Mobile Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Mobile PD warns of scammers posing as officers, threatening arrest

The Mobile Police Department released information about scammers who are posing as employees of the police department and threatening to arrest people.

AP22161678876726-Biden Alabama News
Alabama officials blast Biden’s re-election bid — 'Joe Biden is destroying America and must be defeated'

Alabama’s U.S. Senators blasted President Joe Biden for choosing to pursue reelection in 2024, which he formally announced on Tuesday morning.

Constitutional Carry Permitless Carry firearm gun Alabama News
Bill to recoup lost pistol permit revenue for sheriff's offices passes Alabama House

With Alabamainins no longer required to purchase a permit to carry a gun, sheriff's offices around the state have been concerned with how to make up the lost revenue.

Title IX basketball Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Tuberville: Title IX must be protected to keep female athletes on the winning side

Allowing biological males to compete in women’s and girls’ sports is unfair, unsafe, and just plain wrong.

Ericgainesdunk Alabama News
NBA releases list of players applying for early entry in the NBA Draft

The NBA Draft early entry list includes 11 players with state of Alabama connections.

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels on APTV, 3/3/2023 Alabama News
House Minority Leader Daniels: More discussion on grocery tax elimination ‘since I’ve been in the legislature’

There’s been more “serious conversations” about eliminating the state sales tax on groceries than “any year since I’ve been in the Legislature,” according to House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville).

Greg Reed, Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter, Senate Pro Tem Reed to visit U.S.-Mexico border next week

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) will join Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) will visit the southern border next week to observe the ever-deteriorating mechanism at the United States-Mexico line.

Apr 25, 2023; Auburn, AL, USA; Parker Carlson (23) during the game between Auburn and Troy at Plainsman Park. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics Alabama News
Pitching woes continue as Auburn baseball blows a 6-1 lead vs. Troy

“We just couldn’t do enough,” head coach Butch Thompson said. “That’s a good ball club. That’s a team with a RPI higher than ours and doing good in their league. We couldn’t muster enough on the mound to be competitive at home.”

Ronald Coley Alabama News
Man out on mandatory release rearrested for allegedly raping same woman he was convicted of assaulting in 2018

A man recently released from an Alabama prison due to the state’s mandatory release law has been rearrested for allegedly raping the same woman he was initially imprisoned for assaulting in 2018.

Red Tape Alabama News
State Sen. Keith Kelley: To maximize energy investments, Congress needs to cut through the red tape

Our congressional delegation in Washington must continue working to support smart energy solutions that complement the work we are doing in the Alabama Legislature. 

Mobile County Metro Jail Alabama News
$2.02 million settlement reached for corrections officers claiming sexual harassment in Mobile County Metro Jail

All parties in a federal lawsuit filed against the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have reached a settlement.

Statehouse Alabama News
Poll: Strong majority of Alabama voters want school choice

The majority of Alabama voters want school choice, according to a recent poll by the Alabama Republican Party.

Photo from Birmingham City Council District 5 Website Alabama News
Birmingham City Council passes resolution to disapprove bill in Alabama Legislature to overhaul the BWWB — ‘Totally unfair how they bully Birmingham'

The Birmingham City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday to express its disapproval of a bill in the Alabama House of Representatives that would overhaul the Birmingham Water Works Board and reorganize the appointment structure of its members.

Redstone Arsenal Sign Alabama News
$25,000 reward offered for information leading to conviction in case of murdered Redstone Arsenal soldier

Sgt. 1st Class Tristian Jackson was shot and killed at his mother’s home in Birmingham on Jan. 8, 2020. Investigators have been searching for the responsible party ever since.

US capitol building Alabama News
Joey Clark: Democracy is America's unholy god

Free and faithful men must not relent to authority for authority’s sake, even if it is draped in the noble toga of democracy.

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