
A Russellville firefighter was among those arrested in a recent child sex sting in Limestone County.

Springville city councilors are speaking out on Mayor Dave Thomas’ behavior during recent council meetings, saying his actions are “wasting our time” and show “a lack of respect.”
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently filed legislation in the Senate to update federal law surrounding online data collection and advertisements directed at children and teens.

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries announced recently they’ve received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) recently joined in filing articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for “high crimes and misdemeanors” after recent actions from Boasberg related to President Donald Trump’s deportation initiatives.

Tuesday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl addressed some of the speculation about U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) potential gubernatorial run in 2026.

Former Hanceville police chief Jason Marlin pleaded not guilty and waived his right to an arraignment in connection to a corruption case that led to the disbandment of the entire police department.

An Etowah County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child sex abuse and possession of obscene material.

Dramatic video shows an EF2 tornado in Gordo ripping multiple chicken houses to shreds and blowing large pieces of the buildings off into the distance.

A Talladega County man was swatted overnight and his work as a conservative freelance writer is likely what led to the frightening ordeal.

Dozens of people gathered in Huntsville Monday to continue calling on U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) to hold a town hall meeting in District 5.

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled a Department of Defense contract for landscape design at Maxwell Air Force Base on Monday.

Advocates for removing sexually explicit material aimed at minors from Alabama libraries are growing more frustrated at the lack of legislative action.

After initially erroneously reporting on a federal investigation into racially discriminatory practices at multiple universities, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights clarified that the University of Alabama at Birmingham is currently being investigated.

Jefferson County Commissioner Judge Mike Bolin told 1819 News that his father was his hero. Bolin fondly recalled his father pointing out the type of men he wanted his son to look up to and aspire to be, telling him to “be a man’s man.” A man of honor and integrity. Bolin said that’s exactly the kind of man that Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis is, “a man’s man.”
In yet another appointment to a military oversight position, President Donald Trump on Monday announced that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) would serve on the on the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)

Fishermen and boaters have been barred from a favorite fishing place in Mobile County -- Big Creek Lake. They meet Tuesday in a fight to reopen it.

The Pell City Police Department is partnering with Axon Fusus, a national platform that allows law enforcement to collect a network of residential and business security cameras. Now, they are asking residents to sign up to share their camera location and video access.

Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced on Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January remained unchanged at 57.6%.

The Alabama Forestry Association announced on Monday that it was endorsing State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) in his bid for the state’s newly opened Senate District 5 (SD5) seat.

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) received approval from the Alabama State Board of Education last week to offer alternative pathways for teacher certification in Alabama.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) recently voiced support for the proposed cuts and possible disassembly of the U.S. Department of Education touted by President Donald Trump.
A Clay County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography.

In an exclusive interview with 1819 News before his press event, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis kept a positive and hopeful tone saying, “I am announcing my candidacy for mayor of our great city."

A restaurant owner in Maplesville is giving back to the community after tornadoes ravaged the area.

The source of dash cam and body-worn camera released of the officer-involved shooting death of Otis French, Jr. in Bay Minette released a final video and a statement Saturday.

The City of Hoover is abuzz as images of a new billboard sponsored by the group Our Hoover circulate. In a campaign that went live this week, the digital billboard reads, "Change is Coming” with a countdown to the August 26 municipal election.