Posts by Will Blakely

U.S. Senatorial candidate Mike Durant conceded on Tuesday night during the Republican primary election after falling behind opponents Katie Britt and Mo Brooks.

In a news release from Jefferson County Schools last week, a poster depicting communist revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara appeared on a classroom wall at Clay-Chalkville Middle School.

Mike Graham was once a drummer in a Christian rock band. Now, he is the owner of one of Alabama’s most beloved pie shops.

U.S. Congressional candidate and Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong comes from eight generations of North Alabamians.

Talk 99.5’s sixth Jawbone Jam will be held on Thursday, May 26, at Iron City Birmingham.

Mother’s Milk Bank of Alabama (MMBAL) is asking breastfeeding mothers to donate milk.

Retired Sgt. Victor W. Butler is turning 100 on Saturday and asked for people to send him cards for his birthday

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office will host its 40th annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo on Friday and Saturday in Athens.

US News voted Huntsville the best place to live in the United States in 2022-2023.

A Florida landowner, who in 2019 encouraged students at the University of Alabama (UA) to boycott the school and state over the passage of an anti-abortion law, donated $200,000 to a super PAC that supports candidate for U.S. Senate Katie Britt. 

Lead singer Mark Kelly of the Burnells spoke to 1819 News about his band's history, influences and the new album they just recorded in Muscle Shoals, "Turn to Now."

The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at Auburn University ended its second season Friday and announced its list of performances for its 2022-2023 season.

The Exceptional Anglers event, Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’, is teaching basic fishing skills to students with special needs from Alabaster, Pelham City, Shelby County and Jefferson County school systems.

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) is holding its annual convention this week to educate city leaders about better serving their communities.

The owner of a popular Auburn bar, Sky Bar Café, was found guilty Tuesday of sexual misconduct.

Aluminum recycling and product manufacturing company Novelis Inc. announced Wednesday it will be building a new $2.5 billion recycling and rolling facility in Bay Minette.

One of Birmingham’s oldest events, Do Dah Day, will be held at Cahaba Brewing Company on Saturday. Since its inception in 1979, Do Dah Day has raised over $1.5 million for local animal charities.

A shooting outside a Sam’s Club in Montgomery left one man dead, and police have taken a suspect into custody.

All four Republican candidates for Secretary of State met Monday night at the O’Neal Public Library in Mountain Brook to talk to the Eagle Forum about their qualifications and the integrity of Alabama elections.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a suspect concerning a shooting on Saturday in Toney.

A murder suspect was arrested in Tuscaloosa County Saturday after attempting to evade police on the interstate.

This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).   Meteorologist...

The 27th Creek Bank Festival will be held on Saturday, May 14, at Leeds Memorial Park on Highway 119.   The festival is hosted each...

Police say they arrested a Dothan man Thursday for shooting a school bus, among other vehicles, with a BB gun.   A Dothan City school...

On Tuesday, the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force arrested a man with connections to Northport for soliciting and engaging...

The University of North Alabama (UNA) will receive over $45 million from the state of Alabama in fiscal year (FY) 2023.   The funding...

A 16-year-old was shot and killed in Birmingham Wednesday.   The Jefferson County Coroner confirmed that Jamie Monte Gibson, of Center...