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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.

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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.

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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.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT Alabama News
TP the PD: Tallassee Police Department cleaning up after high school seniors let the good times toll

Friday morning came early for the Tallassee Police Department after their building was rolled with toilet paper late Thursday night.

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Talladega National Forest 'Good Samaritan' murder suspects face life in prison

The two women arrested in connection to the murder and robbery in the Talladega National Forest have been scheduled for sentencing in a federal case against them.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Court-ordered map 'violates the Constitution's guarantee of equality for all'

A panel of three federal judges on Thursday ordered Alabama to use a new congressional map in its upcoming elections in 2024.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville co-sponsors legislation banning federal funding for transgender research involving minors — 'Taxpayers shouldn't be forced to pay for these extreme and reckless practices'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is co-sponsoring legislation to prohibit federal funding for sex-reassignment research on minors.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey sending 275 troops to southern border to aid in illegal immigration crisis

Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced she would send 275 Alabama troops to the Southern border to assist in the ever-devolving situation that has caused record numbers of illegal immigrant crossings.

Try that in a small town Alabama News
'Try That in a Small Town' artist Jason Aldean awarded 'Key to the City of Orange Beach'

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon presented country music superstar Jason Aldean with a key to the city.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt: Biden 'refusing to do his job' at the border — 'We have to start by admitting we're having a problem'

During a Wednesday appearance on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) reacted to the White House accusing Republicans of blocking their efforts to shore up the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Limestone NAACP protests 'extremist group' Moms for Liberty, gun vendor attending Madison Street Festival this Saturday

Leaders of the Limestone County NAACP gathered at Home Place Park on Thursday to express their “grave concerns” over a gun vendor and a group with Moms for Liberty planning to attend the Madison Street Festival this Saturday.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville on McCarthy ousting: 'We need to be united if we want to win'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke on the recent ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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ALGOP: Federal judges ‘chose the map that is the most Democratic’

The map a federal court picked for the 2024 congressional elections in Alabama was the “most Democratic” of the three options, according to the Alabama Republican Party.

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EPA investigating ADEM for racial discrimination in wastewater funding in response to SPLC complaint

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Tuesday it is investigating whether or not the Alabama Department of Environmental Management engaged in racial discrimination when distributing funding for sanitation infrastructure.

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Congressional map for 2024 elections in Alabama chosen by federal court revealed

A panel of three federal judges chose remedial map 3 for Alabama to use in its upcoming congressional elections in 2024.

John Pelham left and Mary E Clark right Photos from Wikipedia Alabama News
Anniston’s Pelham Range renamed in honor of mid-20th century female officer due to federal orders

What was previously Calhoun County’s Pelham Range Army Reserve Training Center became the Clarke Range Complex after military officials renamed the facility last week.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
Palmer defends McCarthy support: 'It’s just really been a very, very frustrating time'

U.S. Rep Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) recently defended his vote not to vacate the Speaker of the House of Representatives.  

Books Alabama News
Clean Up Alabama: Ivey proposed policy changes 'do not go far enough' on sexually explicit children's books

The issue of sexually explicit books made available to minors in Alabama libraries has taken front and center in the state’s political landscape.

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