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Rick Burgess warns of 'hard decisions' ahead to get country back on track — 'Stomach it no matter how much they scream at you'

Last Wednesday on “1819 News: The Podcast,” Burgess gave a behind-the-scenes look at how he and Bill “Bubba” Bussey parted ways, followed by his view of the current political state of America post-Biden.

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'Waltz Over Alabama': Auburn native Ernie Rowell’s song, video about his home state

New song and video "Waltz Over Alabama" is a musical trip through the state and the history of its difference-making people.

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Baldwin County Fair and Cattle attorney says Robertsdale eminent domain proceedings 'government overreach' — 'We are not in negotiations'

After decades of offering the Baldwin County Fair, the Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association faces eminent domain proceedings by the City of Robertsdale.

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Diane Caldwell: Welcome to the golden age!

Being in Washington, D.C., for President Donald Trump's inauguration this past Monday was an honor and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Devin Foley: The 7 deadly sins – then and now

The contrasts between the traditional and the modern sets of deadly sins are fascinating. While both sets judge individual actions, they work toward very different goals and play out in very different ways in society and for individuals.

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Terri Sewell feigns outrage after U.S. Air Force claims Trump DEI policy forced deletion of Tuskegee Airmen videos
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Huntsville child predator sting yields nine arrests, including several illegal aliens

The Huntsville Police Department announced the arrest of nine people in a recent human trafficking sting.

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Ashley Carter: An Alabamian goes to Washington to witness the return of patriotism

The inauguration of the 47th president, Donald J. Trump, was more than just a ceremonial transition of power. It was a powerful reminder of what makes this country great: a love for freedom, a belief in American exceptionalism, and a renewed sense of patriotism.  

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Dr. Daniel Sutter: Can we drain the swamp?

President Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp in 2016. But despite numerous first term policy successes, the “Deep State” proved resilient, and reducing unelected bureaucrats’ control today will prove challenging.

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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn’s 53-51 win against No. 6 Tennessee 

In front of a sold-out crowd, the top-ranked Auburn Tigers took down No. 6 Tennessee in a 53-51 thriller to cap off a day full of excitement in Neville Arena.  

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 80-73 win over LSU

Far from its best performance of the season, Alabama battled for 40 minutes against LSU and won the game 80-73.

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Birmingham native jailed over J6 ‘really excited’ for Trump pardon – ‘God’s been so good through every bit of this’

Alabama native Kaleb Dillard was not expecting to hear about his own pardon over the news on Monday night, but that’s precisely what happened this week after Dillard and every other person charged, convicted, or jailed for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol while the Senate was certifying the 2020 presidential election.

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Mobile mayoral candidate Cheriogotis gives up higher pay, judicial retirement; Vows transparency, focus on public safety

Spiro Cheriogotis, the former Mobile County district judge who resigned to run for Mobile's mayor, says he wants to build upon the great strides made by Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

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Run, Derzis, run! City leaders encouraging Nick Derzis to run for Hoover mayor

Hoover Chief of Police Nick Derzis is widely respected and nationally known.

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Jeff Minick: Candles of hope in America's growing counterculture

These points of light are appearing everywhere. They’re real, they’re beautiful, and they may well be the salvation of our republic.

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Sean of the South: Helen Keller art show

The Helen Keller Art show is in full swing. The center is adorned in art. Tactile pieces. Colorful artwork. Sculptures. The artists are mostly students from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind.

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Alabama attorney who won a ‘not guilty’ jury verdict in J6 trials to appear with freed client on Newsmax on Sunday

Newsmax will feature Montgomery attorney Melissa Isaak and her client Mathew Purdy, who won a not guilty verdict in J6 trials. Sunday at 10:20 a.m.

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Multiple Auburn students injured after getting trampled ahead of ESPN's 'College GameDay'

Because of the abnormal cold this week, students were unable to camp out on Thursday and Friday before the big games as they have in the past. This resulted in a chaotic Saturday morning that left multiple students injured when barricades were removed and students rushed to be first in line.

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67-year icon Mary’s Pit BBQ in Huntsville burns down

A fire destroyed 67-year-old Mary's Pit BBQ in east Huntsville.

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'I know Secretary Hegseth appreciates the importance of Alabama to our national defense': Alabama lawmakers react to SecDef confirmation

After rampant speculation and attempts at Democratic filibustering, the U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's next secretary of defense.

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State Sen. Orr on rebranding offices to create appearance of DEI ban compliance: 'Would not be surprised to see a round two of legislation to address it'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) weighed in on the Huntsville City Council's vote to rename the city's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to its previous title, Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive order dismantling DEI.

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Alabama's LGBTQ+ Charter School openly defies DEI ban

Last year, Alabama’s ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) went into effect.  One purpose of the bill is to protect students from coursework that advocates for or requires assent to a divisive concept.

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Allen Mendenhall: What Florida's bold experiment could mean for Montevallo

Alabama needs not an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime crusader but a diligent, dutiful and hardworking governor who grasps that universities require both nourishment and pruning.

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Watch: Louisiana-Monroe students sing 'God Bless America' inside Fort Payne McDonald's

Diners were blessed with unexpected dinner music at Fort Payne's McDonald's as the Louisiana-Monroe student choir broke out in 'God Bless America.'

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Tuberville questions Trump's USDA secretary pick – 'Our farmers are in trouble'

During this week’s confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, U.S. Sen. Tomy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed Brooke on advancing American agriculture, especially Alabama.

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State Sen. Givhan: The 'yes' votes needed to have gambling legislation brought to the floor not there

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the question looms whether the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

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Trump executive order on DEI ban having impact as Alabama DEI ban languishes

Alabama's law banning state funding for DEI offices and initiatives was signed into law last year. However, institutions simply changed the names of their DEI departments and the titles of those in charge.

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