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Drought Monitor and Fire Hazards Alabama News
Fire concerns statewide as extreme drought continues

Firefighters across the state are concerned about fire safety after the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) re-issued a Fire Alert this week.

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Birmingham City Council schedules special meeting Friday to settle questions about new president vote

The Birmingham City Council called a special meeting on Friday after unexpectedly naming councilman Darell O’Quinn council president on Tuesday.

Mike Johnson Alabama News
Corporate MSM cite far-left Montgomery-based SPLC hate group designation to attack new House Speaker Johnson

After members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson (R-La.) the next Speaker of the House, a slew of mainstream media outlets cited an Alabama-based far-left activist organization to accuse Johnson of previously working for a hate group.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt blames Biden for Iranian attacks on U.S. soldiers: 'This is what happens when you project weakness'

Britt, just back from a bipartisan trip to Israel, told host Neil Cavuto that Iranian attacks on U.S. assets in the region were a product of Biden's weakness.

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Alabama Democrats weaponize Maine mass shooting to call for 'sensible' gun control

After a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine, killing at least 18 and wounding at least another dozen, lawmakers and politicos have wasted no time using the shooting to call for additional gun legislation.

Terricollins Alabama News
Commission reexamining school safety issues in Alabama

A committee of legislators, law enforcement, educators, and state agency directors met on Tuesday to begin examining school safety again in Alabama.

Palmer and Bowman Alabama News
Palmer calls for expulsion of Democratic lawmaker for pulling fire alarm in Capitol during spending deliberation

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said on Wednesday that U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) “should be expelled” from Congress after he was charged with pulling a fire alarm in the Capitol building last month as Republicans deliberated on a spending measure to keep the government open.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'I stand with Israel 100%, but I do not support sending another dime to Ukraine'

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is continuing to fight for additional funding for Israel while refusing to give “another dime” to the war effort in Ukraine.

9/11 Freedom Flag. Alabama News
State Sen. Allen files bill to approve 9/11 memorial flag in Alabama, provide criminal penalties for flying unapproved flags

A bill to approve the 9/11 Remembrance Flag to be flown on public property and create criminal penalties for flying unapproved flags on public property was recently pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission may let some awarded licenses stand

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will decide Thursday whether to rescind all previously-awarded cannabis business licenses.

Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Alabama News
Bishop State opens state-of-the-art workforce training facility

Bishop State Community College unveiled the Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology this week.

Boozer88 Alabama News
Judge dismisses Birmingham-Southern’s lawsuit against State Treasurer Young Boozer

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson dismissed a lawsuit on Wednesday filed by Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) last week against Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer.

1819 News Talk 99 5 Alabama News
1819 News is official partner of Talk 99.5: Birmingham’s Real Talk

1819 News is an official partner of Talk 99.5 in Birmingham. The radio broadcast station will work with 1819 News on projects, events and content features.

Darrell O'Quinn Alabama News
Birmingham City Council president election in question due to computation error

Members of the Birmingham City Council on Tuesday thought they elected Councilman Darrell O’Quinn as the new city council president. Now, according to reports, they might have to cast another vote.

UAH Professors Alabama News
Two UAH professors sign letter backing Gaza, Palestine: 'We call on all of our colleagues to stand in solidarity with Palestinians and against settler colonialism, imperialism, and genocide'

Two sociology professors at the University of Alabama Huntsville have signed onto an open letter supporting Gaza and Palestinians while condemning Israel for fighting back after it was attacked by the terrorist group Hamas.

Point Clear Meteor Alabama News
Watch: Meteor caught on camera over Mobile Bay

A Ring camera in Point Clear, Alabama caught a meteor at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday. The meteor is likely part of the Orionids meteor shower, which is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl to FNC's 'Fox & Friends': It just breaks my heart to see students across our country — protesting against Israel

Auburn University head basketball coach Bruce Pearl was featured on FNC's "Fox & Friends First" Wednesday to rally support for Israel.

Beach Express BCBC Baldwin County Bridge Company Alabama News
Baldwin County Bridge Company trial date set for case against ALDOT Director Cooper

A trial date has been set for the case involving Baldwin County Bridge Company versus Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper. Both parties agreed Tuesday to schedule the trial for Aug. 12, 2024.

Transgender Health by AP Photo Kathleen Batten Alabama News
Montgomery-based Foundation for Moral Law helps block Iowa school policy forcing teachers, students to use preferred pronouns

A Federal Appeals court blocked an Iowa school system’s policy requiring school staff and students to use the preferred pronouns of others. Attorneys from Alabama-based Foundation for Moral Law had a part in the court victory.

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AG Marshall holds memorial for fallen Alabama law enforcement officers

Attorney General Steve Marshal held a memorial for the three fallen Alabama law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year during the 24th Annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit.

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Study shows Alabama with fifth highest decline in abortions nationally post-Dobbs

Abortions in Alabama declined from an average of 635 per month to zero after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade in June, 2022, according to a new study.

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Former State Rep. Meadows running for state education board — 'I feel like we can do better'

Former State Rep. Charlotte Meadows has thrown her hat into the ring, announcing her candidacy for the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) District 3 seat.

DAN BONGINO Alabama News
Dan Bongino mentions 1819 News on 'The Dan Bongino Show'

Dan Bongino, a former New York Police officer and Secret Service Agent turned conservative political commentator, mentioned 1819 News on his podcast Tuesday when talking about his new movie "Police State."

Carlee Russell Alabama News
Hoover city councilman commends state lawmakers for drafting false reporting legislation after Carlee Russell incident

A Hoover city councilman thanked state lawmakers for working on legislation to increase penalties for false reporting following the staged kidnapping of Hoover’s Carlee Russell, which gained national attention earlier this year.

Scales of Justice Alabama News
Former Mobile County DHR employee claims discrimination by leadership in federal lawsuit

One Mobile County man said he was punished for doing just that and now he wants to be compensated.

Mobile electric garbage truck Alabama News
City of Mobile wants help naming first electric garbage truck

The city of Mobile is asking citizens to name its first fully electric garbage truck.

Taxes Alabama News
Alabama 39th in nation for business tax climate, study says

Alabama ranks 39th in the nation for its business tax climate, according to a new study released on Tuesday.

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