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Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Bruce Pearl slams ‘State run media’ MSNBC for censoring Trump’s Iowa victory speech

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl ripped MSNBC on Tuesday after the network refused to air former President Donald Trump’s speech on Monday night after handily winning the Iowa Republican caucus.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
'A victory for Alabama': AG Marshall commends 11th Circuit for decision allowing enforcement of ban on transgender surgeries, medications for minors

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that Alabama can enforce its 2022 law banning gender transitioning procedures and medications for minors.

Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn endorses Dick Brewbaker in AL-2 race: 'He walks the walk'

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn endorsed former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) in the race for Alabama's newly drawn second congressional district.

Prison interior Alabama News
Corrections officers arrested, charged with accepting CashApp payments to smuggle contraband

Court filings show two former Alabama Department of Corrections officers used CashApp to receive funds for the purposes of smuggling contraband into an Elmore County prison facility.

Trump wins Iowa Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt, Carl, Moore applaud Trump's 'decisive victory' in Iowa caucus — 'Time to make Joe Biden a one-term president'

Former President Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Iowa’s GOP primary caucus on Monday, beating out the other top contenders with 51% of the total vote.

wheel of fortune stock photo Alabama News
Watch party for Baldwin County contestant on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Friday: You're Invited

On Friday, Jill Yawn of Baldwin County’s Eastern Shore will compete on the nationally televised game show "Wheel of Fortune."

The Levys of Monticello Alabama News
Jewish Film Festival in South Alabama to be held January 16, 18, 21

One avenue to study Jewish heritage and recent history is the Jewish Film Festival in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Property tax Alabama News
State Sen. Sessions to file bill capping property tax increases from reappraisals

State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) will file legislation in the upcoming legislative session capping how much property values can be increased on annual reappraisals. 

Alabama Capitol Alabama News
API releases 2024 BluePrint for Alabama: Plan for free markets, limited government, protection of families

The Alabama Policy Institute’s 2024 BluePrint for Alabama outlines 30 pressing issues for lawmakers to consider to enhance free markets, limit government and build strong families.

Migrants Alabama News
Border policy straining Alabama schools as migrant student numbers rise

While schools nationwide have been experiencing an influx of students due to record-level crossings at the U.S. southern border, it appears Alabama is also seeing increased numbers.

Ventress Correctional Facility Alabama News
ADOC takes heat for dead inmates remains returned to families with missing hearts, other organs

It is not as if we needed any more proof to show that there is a complete lack of institutional control within Alabama's prisons by the Department of Corrections (ADOC).

Alabama State Capitol Alabama News
Capitol Tunes: Free music concerts in Montgomery each Thursday in February, March

Free musical concerts will be held in Alabama’s Gordon Persons Building and the state capitol building each Thursday in February and March.

Montgomery region radio voice George Landry and wife, Elaine. Alabama News
Montgomery region radio legend George Landry dies at 93: 'The Big Band Man'

Landry, a historian of big band music and of Montgomery radio, died on January 12 at age 93.

Mobile Community Peace Forum Alabama News
'We cannot arrest our way out of this culture of violence': Mobile Community Peace Forum reveals youth violence concerns

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine said he believes a Community Peace Forum held Saturday was a success but he told 1819 News he hopes the momentum continues so the city’s youth has a fighting chance.

Covid Mask Alabama News
Lawmakers join letter opposing proposed ADPH rule change on mandatory COVID reporting

A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) relating to continued state reporting of COVID-19.  

Sixth congressional district debate, 1/13/2024 Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer put on defense over 2014 campaign term-limit pledge at AL-6 GOP primary debate

If re-elected in 2024, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) would secure a sixth term in Congress.

Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
Beards and Badges: Mobile PD loosens facial hair policy for trial period

You may have noticed Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine is looking a little different these days. For the first time in his nearly 30-year career in law enforcement, Prine has grown a mustache and beard. But he isn’t alone.

Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan portrayed. Alabama News
New opera ‘TOUCH’ about Helen Keller premiering in Birmingham January 19, 21

Helen Keller is the subject of an opera, "TOUCH, and its first-ever showing will be in Birmingham on January 19 and 21.

Satsuma HS Alabama News
Two South Alabama school systems celebrating making all A's on State Report Card

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released the report card for the 2022 – 2023 school year in December to show what is working in schools and what needs improvement.

Scott dawson Alabama News
Kanye West, tornadoes and COVID-19: Ensley native Scott Dawson details 'rocky road' that led to massive growth of evangelistic ministry

Scott Dawson was born in Ensley, with just over 7,000 residents today. He now leads the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association (SDEA), which hosts conferences and events that regularly draw thousands of students nationwide.

Eagle Forum of Alabama Alabama News
Eagle Forum applauds 11th Circuit lifting VCAP enforcement injunction

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently lifted an injunction on Alabama’s ban on transgender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors and Eagle Forum, along with Alabama Eagle Forum responded.

Spot of Tea Alabama News
Spot of Tea flagship restaurant in Mobile accuses health department of extortion, blackmail

The Spot of Tea restaurant in Mobile has been closed down by the Mobile County Health Department three times in a week, according to a Facebook post on the restaurant’s own page.

Cpt. Maggie Amadei Tuberville Jan '24 Vet of the Month Alabama News
Tuberville announces January Veteran of the Month: Captain Maggie Amadei

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced U.S. Army Captain Maggie Amadei of Enterprise "Veteran of the Month" for January. A combat veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Army Aviator, and Gold Star Spouse.

Books Alabama News
State library board reverses position on keeping challenged book list private

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has reportedly done an about-face on its previous position to keep the state list of challenged books private.

Donnagivens Alabama News
State Rep. Givens files ‘Sound of Freedom Act’ requiring life imprisonment for human trafficking of minors

New legislation filed by State Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley) on Friday would establish a minimum punishment of life imprisonment for human trafficking of a minor in Alabama.

Mercedes-Benz HQ, Berlin, Germany Alabama News
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair warns Vance’s Mercedes-Benz workers joining union ‘could bring unintended consequences’

According to McNair, workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance should “carefully evaluate the promises being made" by United Auto Workers before they continue down the path of officially unionizing.

U.S. Reps. Jim Jordan (left) and Barry Moore (right) Alabama News
Jim Jordan making two stops in Alabama for Barry Moore AL-1 campaign

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is heading to Baldwin County for a public rally at the end of January.

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