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State Rep. Clouse: Early voting 'needs to be explored in Alabama'

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) said that Alabama joining the 47 states and the District of Columbia that offer early voting options to all voters "needs to be explored" by the legislature.

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Live Updates: Election Day 2024

Stay tuned to 1819 News for live updates on the 2024 general election in Alabama.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
Palmer rejects White House 'spin' after Biden called Trump supporters 'garbage' — 'Biden meant what he said'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said that "Biden meant what he said" and likened the comment to failed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's "deplorables" gaffe.

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UAB football to wear jerseys with names of Children's Harbor patients this week

On Saturday, UAB football and Children's Harbor will celebrate their eighth anniversary of the “Champions for Our Children” partnership with the names of over 100 sick children on their jerseys.

Shomari Figures Alabama News
Tuberville on AL-2 race: 'Obama lookalike' Shomari Figures 'not going to represent the district — He's going to represent the Democratic Party in Washington, D.C.'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Thursday weighed in on Alabama's hotly contested second congressional district race and took a shot at Democrat candidate Shomari Figures.

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Finebaum 'bewildered' by Alabama football's 2024 performance, 'concerned' about DeBoer's leadership

ESPN's Paul Finebaum says he is "concerned" about what he has seen out of the University of Alabama football team under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer.

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10 ineffective initiatives to curb Birmingham's violent crime under Randall Woodfin

Here are 10 steps Woodfin has taken to combat violent crime with no luck yet.

Wes Allen Alabama News
'We don't agree with it': Wes Allen says State of Alabama will continue fighting partial block on new ballot harvesting law 'up the chain'

On Monday, Secretary of State Wes Allen voiced his displeasure with the three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for recently denying a request to stay a partial preliminary injunction on Alabama's ballot harvesting law, which the legislature passed in March.

Arthur Orr Alabama News
Orr: 'It's past time' to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices; Says lack of online access 'red-herring argument'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is on board with putting an end to the state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers after a recent error by the Pickens County Herald cost taxpayers nearly $2 million.

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'Praying': Bruce Pearl warns 'all hell could break loose' if Israel's defense doesn't hold

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is praying as Israel comes under attack from Iranian ballistic missiles on Tuesday.

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Watch: Fans cheer on Donald Trump as he enters Bryant-Denny Stadium, chant 'U-S-A!'

Former President Donald Trump arrived at the big matchup on Saturday between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa to massive applause from fans.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'No reason' for state legislation to ban Glock switches; Says federal law enforcement should be called to Birmingham to stem gang violence

Ahead of an event for the Alabama Bankers Association at The Club in Birmingham, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke with the media about the push in Alabama to ban Glock switches after one was reportedly used over the weekend in a shooting that left four dead and 17 others injured.

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Tuberville says Biden-Harris admin 'riding the fence' with Israel support — 'It's going to get them beat at the polls'

During a Thursday appearance on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) weighed in on the ongoing war between Israel and Iranian terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Trent Dilfer Alabama News
UAB's Dilfer says football player affected by Birmingham mass shooting — 'We lock arms' with Mayor Woodfin in stopping violence in city

University of Alabama at Birmingham head football coach Trent Dilfer revealed on Monday that one of his players was affected by the weekend mass shooting in Birmingham that left four dead and 17 others injured late Saturday night.

Trump Tuberville Alabama News
'Nothing bigger going on in the South': Tuberville looking forward to attending Bama versus UGA game with Trump

During an interview this week on Outkick's "Don't @ Me" with Dan Dakich, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed attending the Georgia at Alabama football game next week with former President Donald Trump's life after two recent assassination attempts.

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State Sen. Givhan: 'The idea that we don't support IVF is ridiculous'

Thursday on Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) pushed back on the national media narrative that Alabama was against in-vitro fertilization and had banned the procedure.

katie britt Alabama News
Britt to force Senate Democrats to block two border and immigration bills to highlight VP Harris' flip-flop on key policies

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) forced Democrats to block two border and immigration bills in an effort to show how 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris had flip-flopped on policy since her 2020 presidential run and how the Democratic Party felt about protecting the U.S. southern border.

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'There is a fear here of becoming the next Springfield, Ohio': Sylacauga Councilwoman Heath concerned about influx of Haitian migrants

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sylacauga City Councilwoman Laura Barlow Heath expressed her concern about the influx of Haitian migrants into her small town.

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Dale Strong on Trump assassination attempts: 'Going to blow people's minds when they find out what truly happened at Pennsylvania'

Strong said Congress would investigate the attempts on Trump's life and suggested that it would "blow people's minds when they find out what really truly happened" when Trump got shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pa.

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'The problem is much bigger than we are': Sylacauga residents blame 'failed immigration policy' for Haitian migrant influx straining small communities

Two men who were in attendance at the council meeting that was abruptly cut short appeared on FNC's "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Saturday to discuss getting shut down while seeking answers regarding over 50 Haitian migrants getting dumped into the city.

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State Sen. Orr: 'Infuriating' that the federal government is dumping Haitians into red states — 'People ought to be outraged'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) says it's "infuriating" and a "travesty" that the federal government is dumping Haitian migrants into small communities across the state like Cullman, Albertville, Athens and Sylacauga.

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Saban lobbies Katie Britt, CBC on Capitol Hill for NIL reform

Although he has retired from coaching, legendary Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is still working to improve college athletics.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville blocks Defense Secretary Austin aide promotion for withholding hospitalization from Biden — 'He's going to pay the price'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's nomination to four-star commander of the U.S. Army Pacific force over concerns about Clark's role in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization not being immediately disclosed.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville doesn't shoot down potential 2026 gubernatorial bid — 'I don't think that far down the road'

Rumors and speculation across the state have U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) running for governor in 2026 to replace Gov. Kay Ivey, who will be ineligible again to run due to being term-limited.

Gary palmer Alabama News
Palmer: 'Lax' Trump security during attempted assassination 'raises some serious questions'

In an interview on Thursday's broadcast of FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said the "lax" security on July 13 in Pennsylvania "raises some serious questions" about whether it was "intentional" or "incompetence" from poor training.

Rick Burgess Alabama News
'The Rick Burgess Show': Longtime radio host announces rebranded radio show without longtime co-host

Rick Burgess, one of the two iconic hosts of longtime Alabama radio show "Rick & Bubba," has announced what's next as the show comes to an end this year.

Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) and celebrate with a high five against Western Kentucky University at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Aug 31, 2024. Alabama News
Alabama up to No. 4 in AP top 25 college football poll

The University of Alabama football team is up to No. 4 in the latest Associated Press top 25 college football poll after easily disposing of Western Kentucky in Kalen DeBoer's first game replacing Nick Saban.

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