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Unlike many who seek public office, it wasn't something Ashley Lovell saw herself doing. Yet today, the Hoover native is announcing her run for the Hoover City Council, Place 3. City council president John Lyda currently holds the seat.

The Air Force will continue to teach about the history of the Tuskegee Airmen to recruits at basic training, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Two new members of the State Board of Education will be sworn in Tuesday at the state capitol.

After decades of offering the Baldwin County Fair, the Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association faces eminent domain proceedings by the City of Robertsdale.

New song and video "Waltz Over Alabama" is a musical trip through the state and the history of its difference-making people.

Last Wednesday on “1819 News: The Podcast,” Burgess gave a behind-the-scenes look at how he and Bill “Bubba” Bussey parted ways, followed by his view of the current political state of America post-Biden.

Frank McQueen of Andalusia, wanted for the 2020 murder of an Andalusia father, was arrested Friday in Ohio.

The Huntsville Police Department announced the arrest of nine people in a recent human trafficking sting.

Hoover Chief of Police Nick Derzis is widely respected and nationally known.

Alabama native Kaleb Dillard was not expecting to hear about his own pardon over the news on Monday night, but that’s precisely what happened this week after Dillard and every other person charged, convicted, or jailed for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol while the Senate was certifying the 2020 presidential election.

Spiro Cheriogotis, the former Mobile County district judge who resigned to run for Mobile's mayor, says he wants to build upon the great strides made by Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

Newsmax will feature Montgomery attorney Melissa Isaak and her client Mathew Purdy, who won a not guilty verdict in J6 trials. Sunday at 10:20 a.m.

A fire destroyed 67-year-old Mary's Pit BBQ in east Huntsville.

Last year, Alabama’s ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) went into effect.  One purpose of the bill is to protect students from coursework that advocates for or requires assent to a divisive concept.

After rampant speculation and attempts at Democratic filibustering, the U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's next secretary of defense.

Diners were blessed with unexpected dinner music at Fort Payne's McDonald's as the Louisiana-Monroe student choir broke out in 'God Bless America.'

Alabama's law banning state funding for DEI offices and initiatives was signed into law last year. However, institutions simply changed the names of their DEI departments and the titles of those in charge.

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery is closely monitoring the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds in the county jail due to concerns President Donald Trump's new immigration policies could strain resources.

A man featured on "Takedown with Chris Hansen" was arrested in a Blount County sting.

Both of Alabama’s Democratic members of Congress, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Prichard) voted against legislation on Thursday that would require doctors to provide life-saving medical care to babies that survive abortions.

Following President Donald Trump's dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments at the federal level, the Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to rename the city’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) to its old moniker, Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Viewers of TV weather reports in Huntsville and west Alabama breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as the owner reversed course, will maintain local meteorologists.

Flora-Bama is selling “Gulf of America” shirts following comments from President Donald Trump that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Decatur's Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is celebrating 100 years in business.

Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette is asking for immunity and a dismissal in connection to a deadly officer-involved shooting.

Allen Media Group issued a news release stating that it was cutting out local weather staff at the TV stations it owns.