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David Platta Alabama News
Former WTVM sports broadcaster in legal battle after ‘life devastated’ by COVID vaccine mandate

It was in the fall of 2021 when WTVM Sports anchor Dave Platta was heading up a busy team at the beginning of football season. But on Sept. 15, 2021, it all came to an end when Platta was fired for “not complying with company policy” by refusing to get the COVID shot.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Alabama News
AG Marshall: 1,000-1,200 additional inmates subject to early release by July under 2021 criminal justice law

Initial reports stated a so-called criminal justice reform law passed in a special session of the Alabama Legislature in 2021 would soon result in the mass release of 369 inmates incarcerated in the state's corrections system.

Robert Aderholt Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Aderholt, House Republicans concerned about federal Confucius Institute funding for universities

The Department of Defense (DoD) should stop continued funding of universities with Confucius Institutes, according to a recent letter sent to the DoD by U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and 25 House Republicans last week.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Why is Gov. Kay Ivey silent on Department of Corrections chaos?

Governor Kay Ivey has yet to address the chaos that has continued to fester over the past several months in the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Tuberville KBB Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt back gun legislation fighting ATF rule and easing reciprocity laws nationwide

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are backing two pieces of legislation to apply gun permit reciprocity across every state and fight back against the recent ATF rule on pistol braces.  

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Ivey attempting to suppress communications between her office, ALDOT in Baldwin Co. bridge lawsuit discovery, says plaintiff

Less than a week after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order for transparency within state agencies, she filed a motion requesting to protect communications, including emails and text messages, between her office and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

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Pistol permit revenue loss grant awards for sheriff's departments begin

Alabama will soon begin reimbursing counties for revenue losses from constitutional carry, according to Gov. Kay Ivey.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Steve Marshall: Accountability is key to addiction recovery

On Wednesday, state Attorney General Steve Marshall sat down with 1819 News CEO and host of the 1819 News Podcast Bryan Dawson for a wide-ranging interview, during which they discussed how accountability is the key to drug recovery.

UAB Alabama News
Report claims UAB made $12.1 billion impact on Alabama in 2022

UAB is the most significant single contributor to the Alabama economy and the leading generator of jobs, according to a new study by Tripp Umbach.

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Alabama Hospital Association vies for ARPA money with dire hospital report; Critics charge Medicaid expansion won't fix the problem

A new report commissioned by the Alabama Hospital Association (AHA) suggests that profit margins for Alabama hospitals were down nearly 80% from pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Now, the AHA is seeking American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the state.

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Alabama Department of Public Health now advertising WIC benefits to same-sex couples

The Alabama Department of Public Health is advertising the WIC program “no matter your family structure.”

Reed Alabama News
Why does the City of Montgomery own Joe Reed's front yard?

Since 1977, the city of Montgomery has owned a significant portion of the front yard of Alabama Democratic powerhouse Joe Reed.

Balloon1 Alabama News
U.S. Reps. Rogers, Aderholt criticize Biden admin after Chinese spy balloon shot down — 'China challenged Biden, and Biden failed'

On Saturday, an F-22 U.S. Air Force fighter jet shot down a suspect Chinese spy balloon off the South Carolina coast using a single AIM-9X supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile, according to reports.

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What are Glock switches? Why are we hearing about them now? Law enforcement officials argue Alabama needs new law

Law enforcement officials across Alabama have seen an increase in illegal modifications on pistols for years, but the Glock switch modification has recently become a top concern. A Glock switch is a tiny device placed on a Glock semi-automatic pistol to make it function as a fully automatic firearm.

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Top 10 concerts coming to Alabama this spring

Now that the groundhogs have emerged from their burrows, some predicting six more weeks of winter and others predicting an early spring, it’s time to start planning for this year’s spring entertainment season.

Prison interior Alabama News
Blount County District Attorney: Perceived threat to DA budgets stymied opposition to 2021 prison mass release legislation

Blount County District Attorney Pam Casey has long been on the record in opposition to the 2021 so-called criminal justice legislation that is now coming home to roost for some crime victims.

chickens Alabama News
Cooptastic conference to offer tips for backyard poultry growing in Alabama

With the recent increase in egg prices across the country, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering a little help to get residents started on starting their own chicken coops.

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AG Steve Marshall: Alabama prosecutors can 'fill the void' left by federal government on mandatory sentencing

Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall sees mandatory minimum sentences as a valuable tool for curbing crime properly applied.

Perry County Commission's Albert Turner Jr. Alabama News
Perry County Commission chairman arrested on voter fraud charges

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. on Thursday for one count of felony absentee voter fraud and one count of misdemeanor voter fraud.

Chinese Balloon Alabama News
Chinese spy balloon could make its way over Alabama

The Chinese spy balloon that has captured international attention may soon be soaring over the Yellowhammer State.

controlled burn Alabama News
USDA to conduct prescribed burns of over 110,500 acres in Alabama's national forests; Heavy smoke expected

The agency sent out a warning saying the public will notice smoke in some areas.

Britt Tuberville Alabama News
Committee assignments announced for Britt, Tuberville

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced on Wednesday she will serve on the Senate Committees on Appropriations; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and Rules and Administration during the 118th Congress.

Keith2 Alabama News
Huntsville city councilman Devyn Keith claims shoplifting arrest due to failing to pay for $20 headphones in shopping cart

Huntsville city councilman Devyn Keith claims his recent shoplifting arrest was due to failure to pay for a $20 pair of headphones at self-checkout.

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Autauga Co. BoE: Prattville High assignment on privilege, gender, sexual orientation did not 'correlate' with standards — 'Teachers are expected to follow the state approved standards'

The Autauga County Board of Education recently responded to reports from 1819 News that showed a 10th-grade assignment at Prattville High School (PHS) asking students questions about their sex, gender and sexual orientation.

ADOC Alabama News
Legislators delay ADOC health care contract over cost, conflict of interest concerns

Contract Review Committee members placed an Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) healthcare services contract with YesCare on hold Thursday over its over $1 billion price tag and concerns about the fairness of the bid process.

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Blount County DA blasts Bureau of Pardons & Paroles for removing convicted murderer ankle monitor days after early release — 'Just very frustrating'

According to the DA, when her office reached out to the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles for information about a convicted murderer released in Blount County, she was told he no longer had an ankle monitor and was considered “low risk.”

Devyn Keith Alabama News
Huntsville city councilman Devyn Keith arrested for shoplifting

A Huntsville city councilman was arrested Thursday and charged with shoplifting from a Walmart.

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