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Vicky White and Casey White Alabama News
Escaped inmate charged with murder in death of jail official who helped him

Casey White, who prompted a nationwide manhunt by escaping an Alabama jail, has been charged with killing the corrections official who helped him escape, although authorities have not claimed he pulled the trigger.

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Kimberly Butler challenge denied in HD2; Ben Harrison declared GOP nominee

On Tuesday, the Alabama Republican Party steering committee opted not to accept a challenge from Republican House District 2 hopeful Kimberly Butler, citing a late filing fee as the justification for the decision.

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U.S. beats Japan in World Games softball on a special night at the Hoover Met

Smooth was not part of the process. Perhaps that made the celebration even sweeter after the United States softball team battled its way to a gritty 3-2 World Games Gold Medal victory over Japan on Wednesday night in front of a crowd of more than 8,000 at the Hoover Met. “You can’t write it any better than this,” said U.S. captain Haylie McCleney, a graduate of nearby Mortimer Jordan High.

Money Alabama News
Inflation hits 40-year high - Alabama Republicans blame Biden's economic policies

“We are talking about basic necessities like groceries, clothes, transportation. Families no longer have extra money to do things like go out to eat after Church or take a vacation. Soaring prices are impacting small business too," Sen. Tommy Tuberville said.

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Alabama Congressmembers at odds over Active Shooter Alert Act bill

“This critical bill builds on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which I proudly voted for last month, by helping to keep people safe and informed during active shooter incidents," said Rep. Sewell.

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Unvaccinated troops and guardsmen to lose pay and benefits

On July 1, the U.S. Army announced that the June 30 COVID-19 vaccination deadline for Army Guardsmen and Reserve soldiers had passed and that reserve component soldiers “may not participate in federally funded drills and training and will not receive pay or retirement credit.”

Anne1 Alabama News
Anniston woman celebrates 100th birthday, 75 years of supporting missions

Anne Powers was an impressionable young mother of a small daughter when she and her husband Orbie returned home after his World War II military service, when her eyes were opened to a new perspective on missions that has lasted 75 years.

By Tobias Tullius Alabama News
VIDEO: Alabaster Police looking for package thief, suspect caught on camera

Alabaster Police Department (APD) is looking for a man caught on video stealing a package on July 2.

POLICE LIGHTS POLICE COPS CRIME Alabama News
Danville man barricades himself in home, arrested after standoff, police say

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) engaged in a standoff Tuesday morning with an armed individual who barricaded himself in a home.

1819 Amie Beth Shaver Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Speaking out

Even though Isaiah warned us, did we ever think we’d have leaders who did this?

Giraffe2 estonia athlete Alabama News
Dream comes true for female sumo wrestler with tour of Birmingham Zoo

Estonia's Eva-Maria Raudsepp had never seen a giraffe and understood American zoos often have them, so could she see one before leaving Birmingham? 

Shark by Oleksandr Shushko Alabama News
This week is Shark Week at Gulf State Park

This week is Shark Week, and Gulf State is hosting a week-long event to educate the public about sharks and rays.

Huntsvillesoccer Alabama News
MLS Next Pro team coming to Huntsville

The first professional tenant of the new Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville will be a MLS Next Pro team, which will be affiliated with the Nashville Soccer Club. The announcement came on Tuesday from the City of Huntsville and Nashville SC.

Classroom blackboards and teacher Alabama News
Alabama Board of Education approves temporary teacher certification changes to combat teacher shortage

School administrators will have more teacher applicants to consider for the upcoming school year, after a vote by the Alabama Board of Education to change the requirements needed to obtain teacher certification. Tuesday’s vote came as many school districts across Alabama are struggling to find qualified applicants to fill vacant positions.

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Alabama closes bond deal to build mega-prisons

Alabama on Tuesday closed a $509 million bond deal to help build two supersize prisons amid lawsuits by inmates bidding to block the project.

Chelsea Alabama News
Hotly debated Chelsea school vote ends in landslide victory for opposition

The contentious vote for the city of Chelsea to separate from the Shelby County school system has concluded in a landslide victory for the opposition.

Kennon Alabama News
Orange Beach Mayor Kennon reacts to 'abortion ship' – 'Time for pro-life people to say that ain't going to happen, lady'

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said he vehemently opposes such an effort off the coast of his city.

Moore639 Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore urges other states to adopt Alabama-style occupational license reciprocity for military families

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore suggests California and other states adopt the license reciprocity guarantee offered in Alabama to help ease high military spousal unemployment levels.

World Games logo Alabama News
Canada dominates one more time to take home a men's lacrosse gold medal

The first winner – the ones who left PNC with gold medals around their necks – was a marvelous Canada team, which blitzed the competition from its opening faceoff in Birmingham and culminated the experience by blitzing a strong United States team, 23-9, in the championship game.

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Brady Ellison wins World Game silver medal in archery for third time

Brady Ellison has competed in the World Games three times, including the past four days in Birmingham. Each time, he stood on the podium, silver medal hanging around his neck, listening to someone else’s national anthem. This time, he said, it came down to a pair of errant shots.

Dr Jimmy Blake with Kaye Reyes Alabama News
Former Birmingham City Councilmember running for governor

Former Birmingham City Councilman Jimmy Blake is running for Governor of Alabama as the Alabama Libertarian nominee on the Nov. 8 general election.

FM Talk 1065 Alabama News
Ray Melick talks attendance at The World Games on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on The Jeff Poor Show as they discuss breakfast tacos, the California-doctor-proposed floating abortion clinic in Gulf federal waters, attendance at The World Games, the apparent Birmingham desire to be a sporting event destination and historic stadiums like Legion Field.

Town Alabama News
Fmr U.S. Attorney Jay Town says 'floating abortion clinic' still illegal – 'Getting cute with the law is going to fail'

A $20 million proposal to put an abortion clinic off the coast of Alabama in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico will not work, according to former U.S. Attorney Jay Town.

From Restoration Academy Website Alabama News
Restoration Academy: Fairfield’s faith-based private school bringing hope to children in need

Since 1988, Restoration Academy has provided a quality Christ-centered education to students in the Birmingham area who otherwise might not have the opportunity.

Stephanie Holden Smith Alabama News
Stephanie Holden Smith: Parents must understand the cultural power of the NEA, AEA

Last week, the National Education Association’s (NEA) Representative Assembly met in Chicago. Kim Anderson, NEA Executive Director, made the claim that, “If we don’t achieve racial justice in our schools, we cannot expect to achieve it in our society. It begins with us.” In a speech to the assembly, she stated that, “students are organizing, marching, posting, and speaking up for the progress we must continue to make if the United States is to be a more perfect union.”

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Hoover Police offering $5,000 for information related to 2020 Valentine's Day shooting of a local woman

Crime Stoppers of Metro Atlanta and the Hoover Police Department are offering up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of anyone responsible for the 2020 woman of a woman.

1819 Joey Clark Brian Moats Alabama News
Joey Clark: The political puppet shadow show

Politicians like to make everything about them, but to avoid the appearance of outright ambition, they cloak themselves in the symbols of the nation, especially that most revered symbol of any democracy — the people.

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