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After being delayed on the final day of last week’s legislative week, legislation by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) allowing the governor and attorney general (AG) to appoint an interim police chief in municipalities with out-of-control crime is nearing its final chance at becoming law as session winds down.

A judge dismissed motions to dismiss filed by several defendants in the case of former Mobile police chief Paul Prine, who is suing several city officials and others in connection with his 2024 termination.

The Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar saw over 10,200 people for Easter Sunday church service.

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson continued to block the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing cannabis business licenses in an order released on Monday.

Even though the House Judiciary Committee voted to carry over a bill that would authorize the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas and summon witnesses to testify, State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) said he finds the proposal "extremely outrageous."

Services will be April 25 for former Lt. Governor George McMillan, who died last week. Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered to half-mast.

President Donald Trump announced on Monday he has agreed to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama in early May.

Changing how Birmingham Water Works is governed is necessary to avoid becoming “another Jackson,” according to State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook).

Central Alabama Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to a rapist.

Alabama Public Library Service board chairman John Wahl announced on Monday the near completion of an effort to protect the state’s libraries from potential federal funding losses as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to target federal programs.

Alabama House leadership anticipates a smoother relationship between the House and Senate this week as lawmakers attempt to put a bow on the 2025 legislative session..

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, of the Archdiocese of Mobile, released a statement early Monday following the death of Pope Francis.

Austal USA in Mobile began building a U.S. Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship. It will be the Navy’s seventh ship of its kind and it is named after an American hero.

The best free show in Alabama may be on April 29 at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. Christian comedienne Debbie Childers.

2-4,000 worshipers at Church in the Pines. 10,000 at Auburn's basketball arena. Many full churches. Is an American spiritual awakening starting in Alabama?

During a recent appearance on MSNBC, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed spoke on the city’s anticipated response to efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to round up and deport illegal aliens.

On May 1 and 2, volunteer Alabama lawyers will teach 45-minute classes in schools for Law Day 2025.

This Easter weekend, a White Plains man spent much of his time giving back to the Lord by exhibiting his faith.

Susanne Pugh, president of the Colbert County Republican Women’s Club, is all about spurring growth and being a known commodity within the Shoals community.

The overturning of Roe v. Wade was a major victory for human life and a devastating blow to the abortion industry. Despite Alabama having a near-total ban on abortion, State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) believes there’s more work to be done as long as mothers continue to face zero consequences for killing the unborn.

1819 News' Apryl Marie Fogel recently joined Talk 99.5 FM's Leland Whaley on his highly rated show, "Leland Live," to discuss the ongoing 1819 News investigative series on the woke creep at Samford University.

The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) won the bid for the lease with an option to buy the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort.

Leadership on both sides of the political aisle gave contradictory accounts of Thursday’s legislative proceedings after lawmakers tackled this session's most controversial calendar.

It is time to end the federal subsidy for National Public Radio (NPR), according to U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia).

As temperatures warm up across Alabama, both venomous and non-venomous snakes are on the move. A professional snake remover in South Alabama learned a hard lesson himself and now he wants to warn others.

The State took a significant leap in restricting classroom discussion on gender identity in schools and drag performances in public libraries after a series of bills passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday.

The Department of the Interior announced on Friday that it was adding a Warrior Met Coal Mines project to the FAST-41 permitting program.