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A man set to go to trial Monday on a charge of child sex abuse was re-arrested the same day for trying to lure a teenager.

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) presented three Alabama sheriffs with the Defender Award for their work removing illegal aliens from the country.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) officially announced his run to replace U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) following Moore’s announcement to run for Senate.

With the overwhelming majority of the state going to the polls for municipal elections on August 26, absentee ballots have begun to roll in, with hundreds being cast in some of Central Alabama’s cities.

The United States Coast Guard is investigating a deadly collision involving a commercial tugboat and an aluminum fishing vessel in Colbert County.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a former NFL player in Daphne.

During his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) revealed Trump administration officials raised concerns about so-called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies that remain implemented within the Ivey administration.

University of South Alabama investigating link between obesity and colorectal cancer progression.

Pike Road voters will go to the polls on August 26 with the option to re-elect Mayor Gordon Stone or elect political newcomer Mark Spurlin. 

In six weeks, Alabama’s medical age of consent will increase to 16 thanks to a bill passed last legislative session. While many were pushing for an 18-year age standard, Emily Jones, president of Moms for Liberty Alabama, said the bill was still a win for all the other good things buried in its pages.

Saturday, during a speech given to the Madison County Men's Republican Club, State Senate President Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) offered attendees a preview of the upcoming session.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, along with other leaders and citizens, walked and biked the full length of the newest section of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail.

"The people's mayor," is what they call Paul Prine, a candidate for Mobile mayor. The grassroots campaign has been impressive, with Prine leading in multiple unofficial polls. Still, Prine says he knows he has a big hill to climb on the last few days of the campaign trail.

Whitney Cheatham of Cullman is facing 25 felony counts related to her business, Infusion Wellness Spa.

The Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) hosted a candidate forum on Thursday for all council candidates in Fairhope. 1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor moderated.

The McDades are one of thousands of Alabama families utilizing the CHOOSE Act, an education savings account (ESA) program signed into law in 2024, this school year.

The Alabama ABC Board released a list of proposed rules this week relating to the implementation of a new hemp law state lawmakers passed during the 2025 session.

The appeal of a former Decatur Police officer charged with murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Stephen Perkins did not take as long as expected.

ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun announced her retirement on Friday. While she is stepping away from the news business, Ladun said she will stay connected to fans in another way.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday said the “uptick in violent crime” in Washington D.C. was due to the defund the police movement.

According to the minutes from the Wetumpka City Council meeting on July 7, the city approved partnering with the Elmore County Board of Education to purchase a new sound system for the high school football stadium for over $85,000.

Dr. Carol Self has died. Former UA cheerleader and Million Dollar Band march leader.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is vowing to do whatever it takes to prevent Meta Platforms from being able to engage with "romantic or sensual" conversations with children after a Reuters report exposed an internal policy document that permitted the company’s chatbots to flirt with minors.

Governor Kay Ivey announced the special election dates for Alabama House District 38 on Friday. 

The 2025 Alabama Home & Garden Show will open this Friday, August 15, at the Trussville Civic Center.

Amtrak's new "Mardi Gras Service" route will begin on August 18.

In addition to securing elections, Allen, who is currently running for state lieutenant governor, said he wanted to make the state safer for children and other potential human trafficking victims. That’s why his office has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in launching the new Alabama Combats Trafficking program to engage small businesses and retailers in raising awareness and recognizing the signs of human trafficking.