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State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt files bill requiring mental health warning labels on social media platforms

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, which would create a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms, on Tuesday. 

Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
'You're a little boy in a big job' — State Rep. Givan slams Birmingham Mayor Woodfin after mass shooting blame game

On Tuesday, Givan told 1819 News that she was disappointed that Woodfin decided to engage in personal attacks while his city was in disarray.

Safe Haven Baby Box Alabama News
Opelika installs ninth Safe Haven Baby Box to give options to mothers in crisis

The city of Opelika installed a Safe Haven Baby Box Monday, making it the ninth baby box to be installed in Alabama.

Chris Chip Beeker Alabama News
Beeker announces retirement from Public Service Commission; Ivey appoints son to fill unexpired term

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2.  

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt offers 'staunch support' for using federal resources to fight gun violence in Birmingham following mass shooting — ’My heart is broken for the families’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her condolences and offered solutions to city leaders on Monday in response to a shooting in Birmingham's Five Points South on Saturday night that left four dead and at least 18 wounded.

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Ivey 'willing and ready' to implement joint law enforcement program to combat crime in Birmingham after mass shooting

In the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South, Gov. Kay Ivey said she would be willing to implement a joint law enforcement program to combat violence in the city like the one already showing success in Montgomery, which has faced similar spikes in violent crime.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
'If it means building more prisons, then let's build them': State Rep. Stringer says targeting law-abiding citizens the wrong response to Birmingham Five Points South shooting

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), who led the 2022 legislation removing the state's requirement for a concealed carry permit, rejected the charges from Daniels and others who blamed Alabama's gun laws.

Fairhope City Councilman Corey Martin. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
'You are gaslighting every single one of us': Fairhope residents express concern, frustration over potential Haitian refugee influx

The Fairhope City Council heard from concerned citizens Monday night following what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called rumors about a possible influx of immigrants.

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Jefferson County man convicted on child pornography charge

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the recent conviction of a Jefferson County man on charges related to child pornography. 

John Wahl, ALGOP Alabama News
Newly elected state library board chairman John Wahl lays out policy priorities — 'I love libraries, and what they bring to so many people'

Alabama Republican Party chairman and recently elected Alabama Public Library Service chairman John Wahl has laid out his plans to strengthen the state’s libraries after over a year of contentious debate surrounding sexually explicit books.

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Alabama Electrical Contractors Board hires new executive director

The Alabama Electrical Contractors Board announced Tiffany Loveless as their new executive director who will handle the board’s administrative services at a meeting in Montgomery on Monday.

Border Migrants Alabama News
1,000 Haitians coming to Mobile, Baldwin Counties in coming weeks, whistleblower says; U.S. Rep. Carl skeptical

Between 800 and 1,200 Haitian migrants are coming to Baldwin or Mobile Counties within the next two to three weeks, according to immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer.

gary palmer Alabama News
Palmer launches investigation into Democrat donor processor

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and other members of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability launched an investigation last week into potential fraud and illicit financial activity linked to ActBlue campaign contributions. 

Joe Cochran Alabama News
'It’s been just one absolutely magnificent life': Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passes away following battle with ALS

Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passed away Friday following a long battle with ALS.

Palmer Alabama News
Palmer cool to Trump call to force federal government shutdown if election security provision left out of CR funding bill

In remarks given to The Hill, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), the chairman of the U.S. House Republican Policy Committee, seemed to reject a government solution under any circumstance.

Randall Woodfin Alabama News
Dems renew calls for state ban on Glock switches following Birmingham mass shooting — ‘We don’t have any interest in this whole debate about Second Amendment rights’

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he wanted to work with the state to ban such devices and give police the tools they need to get killers off the street, regardless of what people think about Second Amendment rights.

City of Montgomery Police car stock photo Alabama News
Specially formed Montgomery crime unit boasts massive success after only months of operation — 'We aren’t playing around'

In a Friday update on the new Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, designed to address escalating crime in the capital city, state and local law enforcement officials boasted of the unit’s success in impacting crime in the area.

Five Points South shooting Alabama News
Multiple suspected in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting

Birmingham Police believe a shooting that left four people dead and at least 18 others injured Saturday night was targeted.

Jackie Bushman Alabama News
Outdoor legend Jackie Bushman on building success with Buckmasters

For nearly 30 years, the Buckmaster brand has provided entertainment, community, and education for deer hunters across the nation through hunting expos, a TV show, and magazines.

Thomasville Regional Medical Center AP Photo by Jay Reeves Alabama News
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closes due to staffing shortages

Thomasville Regional Medical Center (TRMC) suspended operations due to a staffing shortage and it is unclear if and when it will reopen.

Dr. Theresa Long Alabama News
'Courage and cowardice have consequences': Fmr U.S. Army whistleblower Dr. Theresa Long speaks on faith, courage, the dangers of COVID-19 vaccines

Lieutenant Colonel Theresa Long, a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon for the First Army Brigade at Fort Novosel, spoke to the Republican Women of Coffee County on Wednesday and recounted her story as a COVID-19 vaccine whistleblower and the faith that fortified her amid intense opposition.  

Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama News
'I knew something was wrong': State Sen. Gudger recounts near-fatal July 4 jet-ski accident

If you spend any length of time getting to know State Sen. Garlan Gudger, Jr. (R-Cullman), you’ll quickly realize that he spends a lot of time thinking about how he can serve others.

gavel courtroom Alabama News
11th Circuit overturns lower court, upholds Alabama's driver's license policy for transgenders

Judges on the 11th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals overturned a 2021 ruling by Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson that declared Alabama’s transgender driver’s license policy unconstitutional. 

kristi bain Alabama News
Former Cullman County Commission candidate Kristi Bain arrested on fraud charges

Kristi Bain, a 2022 candidate for Cullman County Commission, was arrested by the Cullman Police Department this week.

Alabama Political News John Estes Alabama News
State Rep. Tracy Estes arrested for domestic violence

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department arrested State Rep.Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) for domestic violence in the third degree on Friday night. 

tuscaloosa city schools Alabama News
Education company awarded six-figure contract by Tuscaloosa City Schools is top donor to PAC promoting huge property tax hike

A Mississippi-based company called Kids First Education is the top donor to a political action committee promoting passing a huge property tax increase for Tuscaloosa City Schools.

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