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CHRIS ELLIOTT Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Ivey response to death of 3-year-old child in DHR custody not 'adequate'

Friday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) reacted to a three-year-old Bessemer boy dying earlier this week while in Department of Human Resources custody after being left alone in a hot vehicle for nearly five hours.

Space Command Flag Alabama News
Alabama's federal delegation members detail work bringing Space Command to Huntsville – 'It is about national security'

Alabama’s members of the House of Representatives are highlighting efforts from their body in working with the White House to permanently bring U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, amidst rumors of impending action.

Parts and Hearts Alabama News
'Parts & Hearts: A kid's guide to transgender transition' offered in Fairhope Public Library juvenile section despite funding cut

The Fairhope Public Library seems to be ignoring guidelines to protect children from sexually explicit content.

Bibb County underground bunker Alabama News
Prayer vigils planned for Bibb County victims of 'sickening' underground child sex ring

Bibb Countians are coming together following a gruesome case involving a child sex operation out of an underground bunker in Brent.

LIMESTONE COUNTY MUGS Alabama News
Limestone County arrests three women in child sex abuse case

 Investigators with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested three women in connection to a child sex abuse case.

Alabama Political News Terry Craig2 Alabama News
Andalusia mayoral hopeful Terry Craig says shooting was ‘targeted attack’

A targeted attack?

Throw Back Thursday Jordan Derzis Alabama News
'Why was he so bothered by it?': Derzis questions Hoover Mayor Brocato demand to have Michael Jordan image removed from city police department's social media

The Hoover Police Department has been posting “Throwback Thursday” images on Facebook since 2017. This week’s photo was an image of Chief Nick Derzis playing golf with Michael Jordan in 1994. The post was up for a few hours, before it was deleted, apparently at the direction of Mayor Frank Brocato, who is facing a primary challenge from Derzis.

Keterrius Sparks7252025 BLM Alabama News
Black Lives Matter Birmingham ignores the death of 3-year-old while continuing to protest the Homewood Police Department

As protests continue in the City of Homewood for the release of information related to an officer-involved shooting, which authorities say will come out following an investigation, Black Lives Matter Birmingham remains silent on the death of three-year-old Ke'Torrius "KJ" Starkes, Jr., days after his death.

BJ Squires Alabama News
Trial set for former Bayou La Batre officer charged with sex abuse of teen

The trial for a former Bayou La Batre police officer charged with first-degree rape, second-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse by force and second-degree sexual abuse will go to trial in less than a year.

Richard and annette shelby Alabama News
Dr. Annette Shelby, wife of longtime Sen. Richard Shelby, dies at age 86

Dr. Annette Shelby has died. She was the wife of longtime former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby of Tuscaloosa.

George Callahan. Alabama News
Services Saturday in Mobile for former State Sen. George Callahan

Funeral services will be held on Saturday for former State. Sen. George Callahan.

DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner Alabama News
Ivey ‘remains confident’ in DHR leadership after in-custody death of 3 year old left in hot car for five hours

Representatives from Gov. Kay Ivey’s office told 1819 News that the governor "remains confident" in Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner after a three-year-old Bessemer boy died on Tuesday while in DHR custody after being left alone in a hot vehicle for nearly five hours.

Butler Snow Alabama News
Federal judge sanctions three Butler Snow attorneys over ‘AI-generated hallucination’ in defense of ADOC

Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco sanctioned three Butler Snow attorneys on Wednesday over their role in submitting court filings created by ChatGPT in litigation defending the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Redstone Arsenal Sign Alabama News
‘Not if, but when’: Tuberville predicts decision on Space Command move to Redstone Arsenal ‘very soon’ after meeting with Trump, Hegseth

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) predicted quick and final action from the Trump administration on permanently locating U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville after meeting with the president and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Dauphin Island Bridge Alabama News
Dauphin Island Guardians forming, training citizens for emergency response

Alabama's island town is organizing "Dauphin Island Guardians" for emergency response. They will train citizens for preparedness, rescue and recovery.

Lisa and George Wallace Clinton Alabama News
Judge orders former first lady Lisa Wallace freed, repaid $27,000 per month held at facility

A court recently granted Lisa Taylor Wallace an emergency hearing days after 1819 News broke the news that First Lady Lisa Taylor Wallace had been placed in an "unnecessary" court-ordered guardianship and conservatorship and was being held against her will at the Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Hoover.

FBI Mobile raid Alabama News
Gulf of America HSTF nabs 24 in Baldwin County illegal alien investigation

The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force conducted two operations Wednesday in Baldwin County that resulted in the arrest of 24 suspected illegal aliens.

Schott Alabama News
Fairhope mother recovering after man ‘unloaded his gun’ on her

A 27-year-old mother is expected to survive after being shot five times in the chest, back, arm and midsection.

Carlson sessions Alabama News
Tucker Carlson defends Jeff Sessions' 'good-faith mistake' in recusing himself from 2017 'Russiagate' probe — 'He didn't do it to sabotage Trump'

On a recent episode of his podcast, Tucker Carlson took a moment to support former Alabama U.S. Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose first action upon being appointed AG in 2017 by President Donald Trump was to recuse himself from the investigation into Russia's alleged attempts to influence the 2016 election.

Alabama Department of Human Resources Alabama News
Three-year-old Bessemer boy dead in Alabama DHR custody after contractor allegedly left him in hot car for nearly 5 hours

A three-year-old Bessemer boy died on Tuesday while in custody of a contractor with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) after being left alone in a hot vehicle for nearly five hours.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville files bill targeting those bankrolling violent interstate protests: 'The adults are back in charge'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) in introducing the Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (Stop FUNDERs) Act on Tuesday. 

Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force Alabama News
Loxley Elementary construction site raid by Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force results in 11 arrests

A second school construction site in Baldwin County was raided on Wednesday by the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force.

Craigger Browne Alabama News
Alabama marble and sculpture displayed at Homewood City Hall

An exhibit of marble and sculpture from Sylacauga is on exhibit at Homewood City Hall.

Bibb County Arrests Alabama News
More arrests in horrific underground bunker child sex ring; Gang ties revealed

A fourth suspect was arrested in a child sex trafficking case in Bibb County.

Central Alabama Water’s Shades Mountain Filter Plant Alabama News
Central Alabama Water refers additional thefts to Birmingham Police Department

Central Alabama Water has referred the discovery of a second theft to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD). This follows a referral just months ago to BPD for an estimated $2 million in copper thefts.

Auburn University Alabama News
American Civil Rights Project warns Auburn University, foundation about maintaining and administering 'illegal, race-based scholarships'

In a letter to Auburn University president Christopher Roberts and philanthropist Beth Thorne Stukes, the chairman of the Auburn University Foundation's board, the American Civil Rights Project issued a warning that Auburn was supporting the administration of "illegal, race-based scholarships."

Montgomery Whitewater Alabama News
Montgomery County Commission approves $1 million in federal COVID relief funds for Whitewater Park —  'We’ve spent too much money already for it not to succeed'

More than two years after opening its doors, the Montgomery Whitewater Park continues to demand increasing funds from local leaders to keep the 120-acre whitewater adventure park afloat, with the Montgomery County Commission approving up to $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for the park's continued existence.

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