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SCOTUS rules against affirmative action — ACLL's Clark: DEI programs at universities 'in trouble'

Alabama Center for Law and Liberty president Matt Clark told 1819 News on Thursday morning that he thinks diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities could face legal challenges after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions. 

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'The queer, fat girl rom-com of my dreams': Dothan libraries offer LGBTQ books for children, teens

Dozens of books containing LGBTQ content in one form or another are available, with many catering to teenagers, young adults, and children.

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Tuberville eyes overregulation in South Alabama; Explains why he didn't vote for broadband bill —'It should’ve been more'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) visited with Baldwin County leaders Wednesday to talk shop and to share ideas.

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Report: Alabama Power executives hire private investigator to spy on parent company CEO

A private investigator was hired to spy on Tom Fanning, Southern Company CEO, in 2017 allegedly at the request of Alabama Power executives, according to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal.

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'Shame on them' — U.S. Rep Carl blasts the 'Biden Crime Family' for 'illegally profiting off Joe Biden’s political power' following House Oversight reveal

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) responded on Wednesday to new information from the House GOP Oversight Committee, which revealed a potential connection between Hunter Biden and an energy company associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Gulf Shores illegal sludge pond causing stink among residents who say no to sewer company expansion

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission meeting was packed Tuesday as the Commission discussed a Conditional Use Plan (CUP) proposed by the existing sewer company. Representatives for the sewer company were able to speak their case, but in the end, the Planning Commission resisted an expansion at the facility.

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Former Senator Doug Jones, Terri Sewell donor David Silverstein enters Jefferson County Commission special election

David Silverstein is a real estate developer in the Birmingham area. He declared his candidacy for the District 5 special election on Monday night.

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President admonishes Tuberville in Bidenomics speech over broadband funding

Wednesday in Chicago, President Joe Biden took a shot at U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for boasting about $1.4 billion in federal funding for Alabama to expand broadband internet access.

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U.S. Rep. Carl blasts 'Bidenomics,' receives praise from former President Donald Trump

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) appeared on Fox Business to trash the spending of President Joe Biden, which received the praise of former President Donald Trump.

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Former Barbour County Sheriff pleads guilty to ethics charge

Former Barbour County Sheriff Leroy Upshaw pleaded guilty to a felony ethics charge on Tuesday. 

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Mobile City Council approves lease agreement for Ladd-Peebles Stadium; Measure now goes to Mobile County BOE

The city of Mobile approved a 99-year lease agreement with the Mobile County Board of Education Tuesday. The lease price will be $1 for the entire term. However, the deal is not set in stone until the BOE approves the agreement.

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U.S. Rep. Sewell claims to be 'excited' about Alabama redrawing maps — Says it will have ‘profound implications’ for country, Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) said she was “excited” on Tuesday for Alabama to redraw its congressional district map following a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case earlier this month that requires Alabama lawmakers to create a majority (or close to majority) black congressional district.

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New congressional maps could pit incumbents against each other in 2024

Two congressional Republican incumbents in Alabama might be campaigning against each other soon.

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ADOC Commissioner John Hamm gives lawmakers update on prison construction, staffing — 'Roughly, it comes out to $250,000 a bed'

The Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee met on Tuesday to discuss the construction and funding of the state’s two new mega-prisons, staffing shortages and more.  

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Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell announces reelection campaign for 2024

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell has officially announced his reelection campaign for the 2024 statewide election.

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'I get more calls about this than anything' – Tuberville announces legislation to govern NIL in college sports coming next month

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) told 1819 News and other reporters on Tuesday that he and his colleague U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) will propose legislation to govern name, image and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes nationwide next month.

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Alabama wheels and deals at 2023 Paris Air Show

The Alabama Department of Commerce sent a delegation to the 2023 Paris Air Show, led by Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, with the goal of building “on the $3.6 billion in new capital investments made by the [aerospace] industry in Alabama growth projects since 2016.”

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‘I told you so’: Orange Beach Mayor Kennon, Superintendent Wilkes confirm school system does not owe millions to Alabama Department of Education

After working with the State of Alabama Department of Education, the Orange Beach School System has been cleared of owing millions to the Education Foundation Program.

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AG Marshall signs on to 'click to cancel' subscriptions effort

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 25 state attorneys general support a new federal proposal putting new requirements on subscription service businesses.

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Birmingham City Council unanimously passes Woodfin’s fiscal year 2023 budget with amendments after council-mayor tensions resolve

The Birmingham City Council unanimously passed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s proposed $554 million fiscal year 2024 budget on Tuesday following tension between the city’s legislative and executive branches.

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Ivey announces July special session to redraw congressional maps after SCOTUS decision

Gov. Kay Ivey has officially announced the special legislative session for lawmakers to redraw congressional maps after being compelled by a Supreme Court ruling.

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UAB to offer undergraduate, graduate programs on ‘LGBTQ health and well-being’

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health plans to offer both undergraduate and graduate-level students coursework in “LGBTQ health and well-being” this fall.

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Legislative redistricting hearings begin today

State legislators will begin a series of meetings on Tuesday to decide how to comply with a court order requiring redrawn congressional districts in Alabama.

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Montgomery flies gay pride flags while city, state and U.S. flags missing from City Hall

Montgomery City Hall is festooned with flags celebrating pride month, but the city, state, and U.S. flags have been recently missing

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Mobile mayor releases video highlighting benefits of annexation

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson released a video Monday showing the positive aspects of annexation for areas west of Mobile.

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24% of Alabama third graders reading below grade level

According to research conducted by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, 24% of Alabama third graders tested are not reading on grade level.

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Summerdale Police chief on administrative leave; Baldwin County deputy stepping in

Summerdale Police Chief Kevin Brock is on administrative leave following an investigation into personal matters.

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