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Dr. Jordan Vaughn, founder and CEO of Birmingham’s MedHelp, founder of the Microvascular Research Foundation and co-founder of the Concerned Doctors organization, testified Wednesday to the U.S. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations about COVID-19 vaccine injuries. The subcommittee also asked questions about government transparency and trust surrounding the vaccines.

The first-ever commercial air flight landed at the Gulf Shores International Airport Wednesday welcomed by a crowd of officials, business people and residents.

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Benjamin Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. 

The spending habits of City of Helena officials have been scrutinized in the months following an audit report that revealed the city overspent its budget by $11,172,707 and ended the year with a budget deficit. Now, this week, residents learned during a council work session that a new tax increase is on the table.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently gave high praise to Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he fended off Democrat attacks during intense hearings before the House and Senate this week.

Four suspects have been convicted for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that transported cocaine from Mexico to Alabama, according to acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration special agent in charge Steven Hofe.

The Montgomery City Council agreed on Tuesday to delay voting on a resolution that would change the governance structure of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), after controversy earlier this year revealed a rift between the MMFA leadership and Mayor Steven Reed’s office.

Earlier this week, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled his proposed 2026 budget proposal. The budget proposal is $591 million which is up $9 million from last years budet.

The Tallassee Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a triple shooting that occurred on Monday.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is expected to officially announce a run for governor next week.

The teacher of a four-year-old student at Collins-Rhodes Elementary was arrested after the child was placed in ICU for days following an incident with alcohol.

Prattville Pride, the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that has thrust itself into the national spotlight on more than one occasion, is now trying to raise last-minute funds for its upcoming “Pride Fest," citing financial woes with securing a venue.

Circuit Court Judge Fred Bolling issued an order recusing himself from a lawsuit at the request of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), doing so to avoid a “media circus.”

Club for Growth PAC endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor of Alabama on Wednesday.

Ozark's director of public safety and police chief, Charles Ward, announced he is running for mayor.

Four-term Madison County Sheriff Joe Patterson has died at 96.

The Florence Police Department discovered remains that it believes are those of a woman reported missing on May 18.

Albertville Fire Chief Brent Ennis told 1819 News the fire was likely caused by a lightning strike that struck the library around 9:45 p.m.

The gas station, which is home to 120 pumps, clean bathrooms and all kinds of snacks, including the famous beaver nuggets, appears to be business as usual, with almost every pump in use — despite the nearby tornado.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth won’t run for governor in 2026, he announced on Wednesday.

All laughs and no gaffs when "clean comedian" Killer Beaz performs in Mobile June 21. This is one you can take your children and church members to.

The week following President Donald Trump's inauguration, political opponents asked, "Where are the lower gas prices?" Well, according to GasBuddy, they are here.

The Dothan City Board of Education will search for a new high school principal for the 2025-26 school year after Dr. Keith Bland submitted his resignation this week.

Madison Utilities appears to be moving forward with plans to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply after a motion to reconsider failed during a meeting Monday night.

Mike Elliott announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for House District 13 on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” budget bill has received criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some Republicans concerned with the amount of added spending.

Members of the Montgomery City Council expressed annoyance at the Montgomery County Commission and the Montgomery County Community Cooperative District after it asked for $500,000 to continue funding the Montgomery Whitewater waterpark.