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State Sen. Andrew Jones considering ‘legislative fix’ for local grocery tax cuts

A “legislative fix” might be needed to a 2023 grocery tax cut law after the city of Hoover said on Tuesday they weren’t implementing a planned local grocery tax cut due to state restrictions, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre).

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Alabama Power's Plant Barry 'ticking time-bomb,' Mobile Baykeeper says after EPA settles with power giant

Alabama Power and the Environmental Protection Agency settled a lawsuit concerning coal ash at the James Barry plant in Bucks.

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Figures attempts to downplay Dobson border concerns, brings up private sector actions during AL-2 debate

During a Wednesday morning debate, Alabama’s second congressional candidates, Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures, clashed over immigration policy and border security, with Figures casting doubt on Dobson’s sincerity due to her actions in the private sector.

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Fairhope church gathering donations for small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene

While many Alabama resources are being sent to the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina, a Fairhope church is gathering goods for a small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene.

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Mobile grand jury indicts five in capital murder of 9-year-old Cailee Knight

A Mobile County Grand Jury indicted four people in connection to the December 2023 death of Cailee Knight.

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Hoover says State of Alabama blocking local grocery tax cut

The City of Hoover said the State of Alabama is blocking a 0.5% local grocery tax cut that was supposed to go into effect on Tuesday.

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed removed from booking site charging up to $20,000 speaking fee after 1819 News report

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s online profile offering speaking engagements for up to $20,000 was abruptly removed from the internet after an 1819 News story highlighting the city’s resistance to fulfilling public records requests related to Reed’s travel expenses.

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Toilet paper panic hits Alabama

Fears of a supply chain shortage due to the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike sparked panic over toilet paper Tuesday.

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AL-2 candidate Caroleene Dobson supports Israel in wake of missile attack; Democratic candidate Shomari Figures stays silent

Republican nominee for Alabama's second congressional district, Caroleene Dobson, expressed support for the state of Israel following a recent Iranian missile attack while her Democratic opponent, Shomari Figures, has remained silent.

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More prisons and prosecutors, truth in sentencing on Mobile County DA Keith Blackwood's wish list

As localities around the state grapple with increasing crime, lawmakers are looking at ways the legislature can assist those localities. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood has some suggestions.

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AG Marshall: Montgomery's success in cutting crime with MACS program can help other areas failed by Democrat policies

Like many Democrat-run cities, crime in Montgomery was nearing an all-time high over the past summer as local law enforcement struggled with recruitment. However, thanks to the new Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) program, Attorney General Steve Marshall said things were taking a turn for the better.

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Alabama Port Authority working to minimize impact of worker strike; Biden not acting

The Port of Mobile is one of 36 ports nationwide where workers are striking to ask for better wages and no automation.

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Provision Fairhope flies banner plane 'David/Goliath' in response to Starbucks opening

When the latest Starbucks opened in Fairhope, people began approaching Provision owners William and Elisabeth Hanes and asking them if they were worried. They responded with a banner plane and a message.

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ICE: Man arrested for reckless murder in Opelika is illegal alien from Guatemala

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed a Guatemalan arrested for reckless murder of a Columbus, Ga. surgeon on Monday is an illegal alien.

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'America stands with you and your people' — Alabama's federal lawmakers voice support, prayers for Israel in midst of Iranian missile attack

Alabama’s federal lawmakers are continuing to voice support for Israel as it faces ongoing missile attacks from Iran as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

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ICE detainer placed on man charged with reckless murder in I-85 crash that killed Columbus, Ga. surgeon

Opelika Police officers arrested Armin Rubido Gomez Lopez of Auburn on Monday after he was discharged from Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. 

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Supply chain issues, increased costs expected with dockworker strike

An estimated 45,000 U.S. dockworkers are striking across East and Gulf Coast ports, including the Port of Mobile.

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Alabama National Guard team deployed for North Carolina search and rescue efforts

Governor Kay Ivey has activated the Alabama National Guard to assist areas in North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

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AG Steve Marshall leads brief opposing 11th Circuit Court decision requiring employers to pay for transgender operations

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Monday that his office is leading an amicus brief with the 11th Circuit Court, asking to reverse a previous decision that would require employers offering healthcare coverage to their employees to pay for transgender operations.

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ALGOP makes push to combat Marxist agenda in schools

The “Resolution to Defend America’s Future As a Republic” passed with 82% support at the summer Alabama Republicans Meeting.

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Dinesh D’Souza talks new film 'Vindicating Trump' — 'He's maybe the only guy for the crisis in which the country finds itself now'

Perhaps no politician has been so unfairly maligned and misunderstood as President Donald Trump, according to author and documentarian Dinesh D’Souza.

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Kentucky joins Alabama’s voter integrity system to clean voter rolls

A seventh state has signed a memorandum of understanding with Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office.

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Alabama Supreme Court dismisses Twelve25 Sports Bar’s lawsuit against City of Tuscaloosa

Members of the Alabama Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a lawsuit against the City of Tuscaloosa on Friday brought by Twelve25 Sports Bar over an ordinance limiting the number of people inside bars and restaurants.

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Alabama crews deployed for disaster relief in 'annihilated' areas of North Carolina

Crews from Alabama are responding to North Carolina disaster relief. Swift water rescue technicians from Prattville, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Calera, Birmingham and Mobile are performing searches and welfare checks.

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AEA uses school shooting, school threats to push for more union memberships

After a slew of online threats made against Alabama schools and a school shooting in Georgia earlier this month, the Alabama Education Association is taking the opportunity to boast of its legislative efforts in passing a teacher’s bill of rights and encourage teachers to join the AEA.

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Katie Britt: Democrats are using IVF as a 'scare tactic'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News's Shannon Bream Sunday that Democrats are using scare tactics concerning IVF and other hot-topic issues

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City of Montgomery demands $6,000 to access public records on Mayor Steven Reed's spending, travel, contracts

After months of emailing back and forth over access to public records, the City of Montgomery is requesting $6,000 from 1819 News for an open records request regarding Mayor Steven Reed and his staff's travel and spending.

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