Kristopher Anderson of the Yates Anderson law firm in Orange Beach represented those residents in a six-count lawsuit filed Tuesday. He apologized to the city council Tuesday evening saying he may have "jumped the gun" with the lawsuit. However, Mayor Tony Kennon accused Anderson of trying to act like "Superman," being a "despicable individual" and painting the community in a racist light.
Lawmakers intend to add further teeth to proposed legislation mandating every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff, with a special emphasis applied to Birmingham and Montgomery.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's book "Son of Birmingham" was released on January 21. It follows his life from his youth through the present day, ending just before the 2024 presidential election.
Legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the control of the governor passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 21-9 margin.
We must be alert to possible encroachments on our constitutional liberties, even if those encroachments come from the Trump administration.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s Forum Alabama about growth and needs.
Auburn took down No. 24 Troy in walk off fashion on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park.
Coming off a monumental win against then No. 2 Alabama, the top-ranked Tigers are set to host Arkansas on the front end of a three-game home stretch starting on Wednesday.
The Mobile City Council is considering approving a bid to build the new arena that will replace the Mobile Civic Center.
Despite receiving many amendments, the Alabama chapter of the Military Officers Association of America still opposes the legislation designed to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs as lawmakers are anticipated to vote on the bill this week.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday he will seek the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor in 2026.
The ongoing dispute between the Marshall County Commission and the Personnel Board over a controversial hire could end up in circuit court if the two parties can’t make peace.
Allowing the current counseling guidance for Alabama public schools to remain in place and maintaining connectivity to the ASCA puts all Alabama schools in jeopardy of losing federal funding.
Citizens and groups wanting to save the SS United States are organizing to block the dismantling and sinking of the ship.
Children are disadvantaged when raised by a single mother, living in two separate houses, or having sporadic (or even frequent) contact with their non-residential father, regardless of how wealthy he may be.
A pair of Alabama lawmakers seek to prohibit the sale of U.S. agricultural land to any individual or entity tied to the governments of Iran, North Korea, China or Russia.
Monday, the City of Pelham announced it purchased the amphitheater, its parking lot and the adjoining property along the creek for $5.3 million.
Lawrence Medical Center in Moulton and the Huntsville Hospital Health System announced they were merging on Monday.
The advocacy group, Clean Up Alabama, is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would remove the state’s existing provision exempting public and school libraries from obscenity laws.
The Alabama House of Representatives is slated to kick off the third week of the legislative session by tackling a handful of bills ranging from scholarships for police officers’ dependents, voluntary gun surrendering, electronic monitoring of youthful offenders, wiretapping, and more.
It's case closed for yet another drug fatality case in Baldwin County and this time, the sheriff's office says new technology helped lead them to an arrest.
Whether in MAGA country or a decadent “open society” Europe in decline, we in the West must learn to freely argue again.
The PBMs and mega-insurance companies are making billions of dollars while we are denied the vital medication we need and our pharmacists are in danger of closing their doors. This is a crisis.
Experience a free concert of Alabama's music students each Thursday in February and March. 11 a.m. in the Gordon Persons Building or noon in the state capitol rotunda. No ticket or RSVP needed.
Multiple sources have confirmed to 1819 News that the fan initially identified as Lucy Thompson Marsh is actually her sister, Annie Thompson Somerville, the executive director of the Thompson Foundation.
House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced on Monday that freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) will serve as House Majority Whip as his predecessor moves to his new position in Senate leadership.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) will fundraise for U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) in Atlanta today.