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Mobile City Council to consider redistricting map, keeping black voting age majority

The city of Mobile recently annexed areas to the west of the city, bringing the population to 206,830 and making the city the second largest in the state.

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State government agencies opt to recognize 'Indigenous People’s Day,' despite official designations of Columbus Day, American Indian Heritage Day

Some state agencies took to Twitter and Facebook on Monday to notify citizens and recognize one or more of the holidays. Few recognized Columbus Day or Fraternal Day, however. 

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Alabama gets ‘C’ grade on national K-12 educational freedom study

Alabama finished 22nd with a "C grade" in a national index ranking states by their policies related to K-12 educational freedom. 

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'We must stand with Israel': Katie Britt, Bruce Pearl featured in national planning group to defend Israel

A Zoom meeting Monday of 247 U.S. activists developing a strategy to support Israel in the face of terrorist attacks featured Alabama’s U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl.

DRUG OVERDOSE Alabama News
Deadly weekend: Jefferson County Coroner suspects five drug overdose deaths

Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates, who has been concerned with drug overdoses for years, confirmed there were five suspected overdose deaths over the weekend.

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Democrat State Rep. Ensler blasts Britt, Tuberville for linking Hamas attacks on Israel to Biden's Iranian deal

State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), the only Jewish member of the Alabama Legislature, recently bashed U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for “exploiting” the recent Israeli deaths to criticize President Joe Biden.

Israel Alabama News
Two Alabama church groups in Israel: ‘We’re here in the middle of a war’

Two groups from Alabama churches are in Israel while it’s under attack over the weekend. 

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
‘There are Americans being held hostage in Gaza!’ — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl says Israel has 'every right' to 'destroy their sworn enemy'

Pearl argued that given the brutality of the attack, Israel has the right to do what it takes to defend itself and ensure it doesn’t happen again.

Mobiles first guests to board Carnival Spirit cut a ceremonial ribbon with Captain Salvatore Siviero Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and Sarah Beth Reno Carnivals SVP of guest operations Alabama News
Bon Voyage! Carnival Spirit embarks on first cruise from Mobile Port

The city of Mobile celebrated as Carnival Spirit left for an eight-day cruise to the Bahamas on Friday. The cruise is the first since Carnival returned to the Port City.

Camward Alabama News
Alabama wants to cut its recidivism rate in half by 2030

Multiple state officials said at a press conference at the new Perry County PREP Center on Friday they wanted to cut the state’s recidivism rate in half by 2030.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Alabama News
Birmingham-based U.S. Israel Education Association calls on Congress to support Israel, condemn Hamas

Following terrorist attacks in Israel, the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) responded to the attacks in Israel Saturday by urging Congress to act.

Tommy Tuberville Veterans Alabama News
Tuberville backs Alabama Veteran organization with contribution to 'boots-to-hard-hat' program

Alabama Veteran is celebrating a large donation from the Tommy Tuberville Foundation. The president of the non-profit organization said the donation along with multiple partnerships will make a big difference for veterans trying to get their feet on the ground.

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'We’ll never have lockdowns again in Alabama': Ainsworth slams state health officer over COVID response

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth said he understood the panic people felt when the pandemic hit, but knowing what he knows now, lockdowns and mandatory masking will never again come to Alabama.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin deletes his 'stand with Israel' tweet after backlash

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin tweeted out support for Israel after it was attacked on Saturday and quickly deleted his tweet following negative responses from his followers.

Stadthagen with ALEC Award Alabama News
House Majority Ldr Stadthagen named one of ALEC's '50 under 50' legislators

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) was recognized as one of the top "50 Under 50" legislators in the nation who best represent the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) principles and values last week.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
'Alabamians continue to stand tall' with Israel — House Speaker Ledbetter pledges support for 'nation's strongest and most loyal Middle Eastern ally'

Saturday, State House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) reiterated Alabama's support for Israel in the wake of a surprise terror attack launched by Hamas earlier in the day.

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Ainsworth: Schools need to focus less on testing, more on job training to increase workforce

When it comes to economic growth and attracting more business to Alabama, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth said government incentives do help, but increasing the labor force should be the primary focus.

Israel Alabama News
Biden administration 'appeasement put blood in the water, and now it has blood on its hands': Lawmakers, Ivey sound off on unprecedented terror attack on Israel

Republicans, including some Alabama Republicans, blame the Biden administration's decision to release $6 billion in frozen Iran funds ahead of the Hamas attack on Israel.

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Texas Southern Tigers Alabama News
Auburn basketball Coach Pearl blasts Biden administration after terrorist attack near Gaza Strip — 'Rhetoric and support for Israel’s sworn enemies, emboldened and empowered them'

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl accused President Joe Biden on Saturday morning of funding adversaries of Israel to the detriment of Israeli residents. 

Kids to Love Lee Marshall Alabama News
Watch: Kids to Love founder standing up to 'broken' DHR asking for support, gathering stories of others impacted

Lee Marshall took to social media Friday to defend herself and her non-profit as they go after the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

Unite Auburn Alabama News
Tuberville praises Auburn coaches for religious events, despite backlash — 'I’m glad what Hugh Freeze and Bruce Pearl have done'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently praised the Auburn coaching staff for their role in the religious event that drew fierce criticism from an out-of-state anti-religious group.

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New data shows only 43 of the 8,000 troops discharged for vaccine refusal have rejoined service

New data shows that only 43 of the 8,000 U.S. troops discharged for COVID-19 vaccine refusal have rejoined the service, despite Republican lawmakers' push to remove military vaccine mandates when negotiating military funding.

Homeless Alabama News
Mobile’s chief of staff says Biloxi responsible for ‘influx of homeless’ in Mobile

Biloxi city officials or police are shipping homeless people across the Mississippi-Alabama state line to Mobile, according to City of Mobile chief of staff James Barber.

Jays Charity Bingo Alabama News
Gambling with the Public Trust: Jefferson Co. Sheriff Pettway long neglected responsibility to close illegal bingo halls

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway recently said he was glad the County Commission decided not to renew business licenses for electronic bingo halls. However, he had the legal means to shut the operations down all along.

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RSA responds to nonprofit report labeling pension fund’s investment managers ‘Pro-ESG’; Claims report relied on faulty information

After 1819 News reported on a “spotlight bias” study from the 1792 Exchange, which gave the Retirement Systems of Alabama’s investment managers one of the highest “Pro-ESG” averages in the country, a spokesperson from RSA responded to refute the nonprofit’s claim.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen: No congressional run in new District 2 congressional seat

Secretary of State Wes Allen told 1819 News on Friday that he will not run for Congress in the newly redrawn District 2. 

U.S. Reps. Jim Jordan, Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore backs Jim Jordan as House Speaker after Trump endorsement

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) recently backed U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to take the now vacant House Speaker's seat after former President Donald Trump gave Jordan a robust endorsement.

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