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Mobile to consider hearing aid tax exemption

People in need of hearing aids could soon pay less in Mobile. The Mobile city council is considering a resolution to exempt hearing aids from local sales tax.

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James Spann speaks out Monday night on local TV meteorologists laid off

Meteorologist James Spann goes live on YouTube Monday at 7 pm to tell what is happening as some local TV weather staff are being cut.

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Alabama groups disappointed, not performing in freezing Trump inaugural parade

The Albertville Aggies Band and the Azalea Trail Maids have been cut as the Trump inaugural parade has been moved indoors.

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'Not your mama’s history textbook' — Magic City Acceptance Academy hosts radical LGBTQ+ anti-America author

As the only charter school in the state catering explicitly to LGBTQ students, Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood offers an alternative view on education and, apparently, on history itself despite Alabama's recent ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI

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Ivey to Alabama Delegation inauguration prayer brunch: 'We ask Almighty God to continue to protect this great country we are so blessed to call home'

Sunday, during remarks given at the Alabama congressional delegation's prayer brunch to mark President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming inauguration, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke about the importance of faith and prayer for Trump and his incoming administration.

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Laken Riley Act poised to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump after inauguration

The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a critical piece of immigration legislation, the Laken Riley Act, spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), after the legislation cleared another hurdle in the Senate on Friday.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Get your milk sandwiches ready: Deep South preparing for rare winter storm

The Deep South is preparing for its first winter storm in nearly 11 years. The system is expected to bring snow across Alabama midweek, with heavier snow totals south of Interstate 20.

Emorycox Alabama News
Tuberville staffer Emory Cox appointed to senior Trump post

Emory Cox of Pell City is named senior staffer by Trump.

Kent Davis Alabama News
Former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis doubles down on potential political run — ‘It's time we have some fundamental changes in how we operate’

Admiral Kent Davis is still "strongly considering" running for state office after he was fired from his position as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs for what he believes was retaliation by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Kidney Transplant Alabama News
New Hampshire teen thankful after receiving life-saving kidney from Foley woman

A kidney transplant was successful for a young New Hampshire teen who was gifted a kidney from a Baldwin County woman.

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Alabama Supreme Court declares breastfeeding moms exempt from jury duty after threat from Ivey-appointed Jefferson County judge

Breastfeeding moms can be excused from jury duty, according to an order from all members of the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday.

Amberkulick Alabama News
Local TV meteorologists cut in Huntsville, 22 stations nationally

Local meteorologists are being cut at WAAY-TV in Huntsville and 20 stations nationally.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth offers plan to widen I-65 from Tennessee to 'Gulf of America'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth detailed his plan to widen I-65 from the Tennessee line to the Gulf.

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Murder trial set for man who shot ‘deranged’ neighbor; Supporters say Alabama’s Stand Your Ground Law has failed

The murder trial for a man who shot and killed a trespasser in Dekalb County is set for March, despite evidence he was standing his ground.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt questions AG nominee Bondi in first-ever Judiciary Committee meeting — 'The United States of America could only be so fortunate if you were confirmed'

This week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) attended her first-ever meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she questioned President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the next attorney general, Pam Bondi.

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Pike Piddlers annual storytelling fest Jan. 24-25

Like stories? Plenty will be told Jan. 24-25 in Brundidge and Troy.

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ADEM director Lance LeFleur retiring, search underway for his replacement

Lance LeFleur is retiring as the director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

Conecuh County Sheriff Randy Brock and challenger Mike Blackmon Alabama News
Trial next week to determine who Conecuh County Sheriff will be

The trial over an election challenge in Conecuh County is set for January 23.

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ALGOP’s Wahl reelected as vice chair of RNC for the Southern Region — 'The Southern Region has long been the backbone of conservative values'

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl has been re-elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee for the Southern Region.

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America First Policy Institute: Alabama should pass fee on international wire transfers to combat illegal immigration

State legislators should pass a fee on international wire transfers to combat illegal immigration in Alabama, according to the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). 

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Robin Schultz touts 'community involvement, transparency, and a strong vision for the future' in Hoover City Council run

Longtime Bluff Park resident Robin Schultz has confirmed in an exclusive interview with 1819 News that he is running for the Hoover City Council in the upcoming municipal election.

Marshall Alabama News
'A fitting close to his disastrous four years’: AG Marshall slams Biden’s parting attempt to unilaterally ratify Equal Rights Amendment

In the final days of his administration, Joe Biden on Friday declared the 28th Amendment, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, the “law of the land,” despite never being ratified by Congress.

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Hate is a lucrative business: SPLC advertises $265,000 position to 'dismantle structural racism'

The Southern Poverty Law Center is currently advertising for the position of “Executive Director of the SPLC Action Fund” with the job posting saying “the minimum starting salary is $265,000 annually.”

Baldwin County Coroner Brian Pierce Alabama News
'I've had sleepless nights': Baldwin County Coroner fears only 'catastrophe' will lead to new facility

The Baldwin County Coroner is continuing to ask for a new, multi-million facility, saying that if nothing is done, the county could learn a lesson the hard way.

Reontay Harley Alabama News
Jefferson County inmate holds deputy hostage with Taser inside jail cell

A Jefferson County inmate took a deputy hostage inside a jail cell Monday, according to court documents.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
Legislature to consider expansion of permanent multi-agency crime unit to multiple cities

Legislators will likely consider increasing funding and expanding a newly formed Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit in Montgomery to combat criminal activity in Alabama cities.

Steve McClinton Alabama News
Hoover City Councilman Steve McClinton to run for reelection

Hoover City Councilman Steve McClinton announced his intention to seek reelection to the council in the August 26 election this year.

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