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Permitless Carry signed into law in Alabama

After a shaky week in the legislature, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed permitless carry into law.  House Bill 272 (HB272) by Rep....

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Lew Burdette emphasizes change in Shelby County campaign appearance

Gubernatorial candidate Lew Burdette made a campaign stop at the March meeting of the Republican Women of North Shelby County on Tuesday,...

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Ray Melick talks constitutional carry, taxes and the gambling bill on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News' Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on Midday Mobile with Sean Sullivan as they discuss constitutional carry, the gas tax,...

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Construction worker killed in central Alabama after truck sinks into mud

A construction worker was killed early Thursday, March 10, after a large truck sunk into the mud, causing a deadly chain reaction....

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Ray Melick talks gambling, education, tax cuts and PACT 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 legislation on gambling, education,...

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House passes tax cut for retirees

The Alabama House of Representatives voted to cut state income taxes for elderly retirees with 401ks and IRAs. House Bill 162 (HB162)...

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Senate Committee advances gambling bill some say 'picks winners'

A controversial gambling bill that would close a number of casinos, while giving other gambling magnates state blessing, received a...

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API: Dead and Dying, 2 great bills and a Legislature bent on killing them

The last few years in the Alabama legislature, well, they haven’t been great.  As soon as the new members were voted into office in...

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Alabama announces starting date for Red Snapper Season

Red Snapper season will open on Friday, May 27. State and federal waters will be open to private and state-licensed charter vessel...

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Justin Bogie: Spending your money should not be this easy for the state legislature

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed an $8.17 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2023. The...

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State Sen. Barfoot: School choice issue is not going away

Last month, State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) introduced what he deemed to be the "mother of all school choice bills," formally known...

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'One step in the fight': Brooks votes to ban Russian oil

Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL05) voted to prohibit the United States from importing oil and gas from Russia. The House of Representatives...

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Dean Odle says Ivey restricting churches during pandemic led him to gubernatorial run

One of the candidates who has made a splash in the 2022 contest for Alabama's GOP gubernatorial nod is Opelika pastor Dean Odle. Odle's...

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Mike Durant: Delusional Biden disappoints

I‘ve been clear on the record: Joe Biden disappoints me every day when he wakes up in the morning. Last week during his first State...

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Tim Tebow to appear in Birmingham for Winter Jam 2022

Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will appear at Legacy Arena in Birmingham Saturday as a special guest of Winter Jam Birmingham....

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Bill to enforce tobacco tax on new level passes Alabama Senate

A bill to increase penalties and confiscations of untaxed tobacco products has passed the Alabama Senate.   Senate Bill 216 (SB216),...

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KCarl Smith: Become an avid reader and have the courage to act

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the successful strategy of Frederick Douglass, our country’s greatest American Dream Story. These...

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Sewell, Carl vote for appropriations package, Brooks points out questionable funding

Congressmembers Terri Sewell (D-AL-7) and Jerry Carl (R-AL01) both voted on Tuesday to keep the government funded and touted the benefits...

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Mo Brooks Jan.6 lawsuit dismissed

The lawsuit against Congressman Mo Brooks, alleging involvement in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021, has been dismissed. In the wake...

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Alabama House rejects Senate version of Constitutional carry bill

On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted not to concur with Senate changes to the permitless carry bill. Permitless,...

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Obituary: Anne Griggs Roberts

Anne Griggs Roberts, age 64, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 4, 2022. Anne was born in Dalton,...

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NWS: Tornado hit southeast Alabama, causing damage but no injuries

No injuries were reported early Wednesday morning when a tornado caused damage in southeast Alabama. The tornado was spawned from a...

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State Rep. David Wheeler has died

State Rep. David Wheeler (R-Vestavia) has passed away early Wednesday morning. He was 72. ****UPDATED 3/11/2022 to include the funeral...

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Legislature to hold public hearings on two child custody bills Wednesday

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on two bills Wednesday that attempt to reform Alabama’s...

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Ray Melick: Who was Ridley to believe - the NFL rules, or the NFL example?

It was a terrible bet. Atlanta Falcons receiver put down $1,500 on a three-game parlay last November. It cost him $11.1 million. That’s...

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Volunteer fire departments in Alabama could get 'lifeline' following pandemic

They are known to help when help is needed most, and now help is on the way to some volunteer fire departments in Alabama. Following...

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Amie Beth Shaver: Refusing to be worn down

"We're monitoring the situation closely." That statement was of little comfort to Chris and me. Well. Me. Chris was cool. I, however,...

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