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Justin Bogie: Limiting state government is a step toward ending Alabama’s corruption problem

Alabama ranks near the bottom; how many times have you heard that? In 2019, Alabama finished “dead last” in public school math proficiency....

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Caylah Coffeen: Stagnant leadership gives Alabama a bad name

As the legislative session continues and I see more bills fail or stall, I become increasingly frustrated with Alabama’s leadership....

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Lawmakers, doctors, and advocates push transgender age restriction

The Eagle Forum of Alabama (EFA) held a press conference on Thursday calling on the legislature to address the access of transgender...

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Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate

The Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Campaign announced Thursday that Britt has been endorsed by the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association...

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Bill to protect Second Amendment rights from federal overreach passes Senate

A bill that would block enforcement of potential executive orders by the President of the United States against Alabamians’ gun rights...

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Gov. Ivey helps Alabama agriculture groups kick off yearlong Down To Earth Campaign

  Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) joined leaders of agriculture in Pike Road for the dedication of the new Pike Road Agriculture, Recreation...

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Education Budget passes Senate

The state Senate passed the education budget on Thursday. The $8.26 billion Education Trust Fund budget (ETF) is the largest in state...

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State Rep. Brown: Legislature must deal with legally questionable gaming before proceeding

According to State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollingers Island), there are currently 32 so-called gaming facilities operating within Alabama,...

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Christian missionary and filmmaker tells This Alabama Life his story

Warren Callaway retired from healthcare in 2006 but refused to settle down.   In the latter half of his life, he’s charged himself...

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Online job ads grow while unemployment steadily increases

 Alabama has seen a tremendous increase in online job advertisement throughout the state.    For several years, Alabama has operated...

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Montgomery man charged with shooting Alabama Power vehicle

A suspect accused of shooting an occupied Alabama Power vehicle has been arrested.   Montgomery native John Brandon Harris was arrested...

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State Rep. Baker: Numeracy Act 'emphatically states' Alabama be divorced from Common Core

Earlier this week, legislation with the aim of boosting K-5 math scores was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives and awaits...

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Fugitive who allegedly opened fire at a high school football game in Mobile arrested in Florida

Hezekiah Belfon was arrested in St. Augustine, Fla., Thursday for allegedly opening fire on a high school football game in October...

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Contested ballots hold Amazon union vote in limbo

The fate of the Amazon union vote in Bessemer comes down to a handful of contested ballots.   Amazon workers spent the better part...

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The Daily Detail for 4.1.22

Alabama Push for AL House to pass the Vulnerable Child Protection & Compassion Act  Mo Brooks signs letter to NCAA against transgenders...

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Ray Melick talks the US Senate race and the legislative session on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News' Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on Midday Mobile with Sean Sullivan as they discuss Brooks' loss of Trump's endorsement,...

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Ray Melick talks the governor's race and taxation on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to 1819 News' Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss the governor's race, the education...

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Midwifery bill fails committee

A much-contested bill allowing midwives to expand care for patients has failed in a House committee.    The midwife and doula community...

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Brooks slams Katie Britt for what he calls another “dishonest attack ad”

On Wednesday, the Mo Brooks for Senate campaign attacked GOP rival Katie Britt for an ad attacking Brooks. The Brooks campaign called...

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Ba baaad News: Goat meat growing in popularity in Alabama

Americans have experienced growing food price inflation in grocery stores over the last two years. Ground beef at Walmart was priced...

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Blanchard launches statewide campaign to repeal the gas tax

Gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard spoke on Tuesday about what she claimed was a critical need to suspend the 2019 gas tax increase....

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KCarl Smith: President Trump and the Black vote

Recently, I have been asked by several people regarding my thoughts on why many Blacks still view President Trump as a racist in light...

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Education budget including additional pay raises for some teachers advances

The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Wednesday gave a favorable report on the bills in the Education Trust...

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Bill to impose age restrictions on Delta-8 passes Senate

A bill that seeks to place an age requirement to purchase Delta-8 THC has passed the Alabama Senate.    Senate Bill 326 (SB326) is...

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Shelnutt addresses delay of bill banning child gender-changing therapies

A measure prohibiting so-called transgender medical therapies for minors has stalled out in the Alabama House of Representatives with...

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U.S. Rep. Moore predicts Freedom Caucus to expand membership after midterms

Within the U.S. House of Representatives, the House Freedom Caucus is a group of lawmakers considered the most conservative bloc of...

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Alabama House recognizes Emma Weyant NCAA champ over transgender competitor

Earlier this week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing the University of Virginia's Emma Weyant as...

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