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Twelve more companies contest license denials by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Twelve cannabis companies are contesting the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission’s denial of their integrated facility license applications at a meeting on December 12.

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68 Ventures CEO recounts bowl game sponsorship redemption story after playing during tough years at Bama

Pigskin memories, gridiron lessons and name recognition are all things college football teams get when they make it to a college bowl game. But the sponsors of those bowl games that make them happen also get a return.

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ADOC kicks off new year with statewide hiring events to address understaffed prisons

The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to push recent pay raises and benefits, offering a series of statewide hiring events in an effort to address the dwindling supply of corrections officers and prison staff.

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Aderholt’s office watching Cullman County Revenue office situation after Christmas weekend ransomware attack

After a weekend ransomware attack at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s office, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said he is looking to see if there is anything he can do on the federal level.

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Eagle Forum's priorities for 2024 include school choice, predatory gambling, silver, gold as legal tender

Becky Gerritson, executive director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, said priorities include tackling predatory gambling, protecting kids from being exposed to online porn, universal school choice, using gold and silver as legal tender, K-12 education and higher education transparency. She said the topics are common sense, practical issues and she is hopeful for what's to come.

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Alabama Department of Commerce records six economic development incentives since transparency legislation went into effect in July

Earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature passed the Transparency in Incentives Act, which requires the Alabama Department of Commerce to publish certain information about incentives through the Alabama Jobs Act.

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Federal judge denies DOJ request to delay trial on Alabama's ban on transgender surgeries, hormones for minors

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke recently denied a petition from the Department of Justice asking the state to delay deliberations on the trial challenging Alabama’s ban on prescribing transgender hormones and medications to minors.  

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ALEA turns over findings in investigation of Decatur Police shooting

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Tuesday it had concluded its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of Stephen Perkins in Decatur.

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Elon Musk’s AI Grok predicts ‘Michigan will come out on top’ in Rose Bowl against Alabama’s Crimson Tide

In an interview with 1819 News, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) Grok, the chatbot said Michigan would defeat Alabama in the Rose Bowl on January 1.

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Birmingham nonprofit helps fight chronic absenteeism by mentoring, providing resources to kids and families

Birmingham nonprofit Kings Kids Outreach is fighting to get students to show up for class in Birmingham City Schools (BCS).

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Alabama’s Million Dollar Band in Rose Parade, for first time

The two most-watched parades in America annually are the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade.  The Alabama Million Dollar Band performed at Macy’s in 2021, for the first time, and now they are marching in the Rose Parade on January 1.

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North Alabama drug task force says two men had enough fentanyl to kill 500,000 people

A multi-agency drug bust led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of enough fentanyl to provide 500,000 potentially lethal doses.

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AG Marshall: SCOTUS’s rejection of Jack Smith request to 'fast track' Trump trial a ‘big win’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said the Supreme Court of the United States’ rejection of a request on Friday by Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith to speed up a trial of former President Donald Trump was a “big win.”

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Mobile GOP forum invites all candidates and public January 15

Two Congress members running against each other on March 5 will highlight a forum hosted by the Mobile County Republican Executive Committee on January 15.

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Eastern Michigan University AD ‘deeply upset and embarrassed’ by EMU player’s sucker punch that led to post-game brawl with South Alabama

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee apologized to University of South Alabama coaches, players, and fans after an EMU player sucker punched a South Alabama player following the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile on Saturday.

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State Sen. Elliott bearish on prospects of free-market approach to gambling in 2024 — Says special interests 'will kill any measure'

Last week, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) predicted his chamber would have the opportunity to vote on a so-called comprehensive gambling bill, including a "free-market approach" to casino gambling if successful.

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If you ain’t first, you’re last: Was Alabama the first state to designate Christmas as a legal holiday?

Though Christmas has been celebrated by Christians on December 25 since at least the 4th century, it did not become a federal holiday in the United States until President Ulysses S. Grant signed it into law in 1870.

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Birthday on December 25: Jimmy Buffett, Humphrey Bogart, 1/365 of the population

If you are one of the 1/365th of the population who share a birthdate with Jesus, what do your people do about observing your December 25 birthday?

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CEO Bryan Dawson details 1819 News' 'rapid growth' on Troy University's 'Success Stories'

In just a few short years, 1819 News has grown to reach millions of readers and impact state policy with its breaking news and investigative reporting. Much of that success is due to president and CEO Bryan Dawson, whose own life journey is nothing short of a miracle.

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Boaz Army veteran Matt Brannon helping wounded veterans across America

A Boaz native and Army veteran Spc. Matt Brannon, has been going above and beyond to provide experiences of a lifetime for military men and women injured in combat.

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Caught on Camera: Sucker punch leads to brawl on field following USA-Eastern Michigan 68 Ventures Bowl matchup in Mobile

The University of South Alabama Jaguars won the Ventures 68 Ventures Bowl against the Eastern Michigan Eagles 59-10 but at least one of the Eagles didn't make his exit gracefully.

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Full moon the night after Christmas

A full moon close to Christmas is called “The Cold Moon.”

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NORAD ready to track Santa Claus for 68th year

Christmas Eve becomes the busiest day of the year for NORAD, as millions of families around the world track Santa's journey via the NORAD Santa Tracker.

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13 Jefferson County Democrats kicked off ballot for 2024

Thirteen Jefferson County Democrats were disqualified last week from appearing on the primary ballot in March.

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State Rep. Brown predicts vote on legislation with 'free-market approach' on casino gambling in 2024

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 last week, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) said while an effort to bring legislation to a vote in 2024 was underway, he supported a "free-market approach" that would open the casino licensing up for bidders.

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Suspect in Dadeville Sweet 16 shooting pleads not guilty; Youthful offender status denied

A suspect in the April 15 Dadeville shooting that claimed the lives of four people and injured 25 others pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment.

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Alabama nonprofit Israel Defense Forces partnership providing assistance to widows, orphans

Birmingham-based JH Israel is helping IDF widowed spouses and orphans with a modified program meeting wartime recovery needs.

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