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In an interview with 1819 News, Sumner said that while he isn’t ready to formally announce a run for mayor, he has received positive feedback from community leaders who have encouraged him to run, and he is considering the opportunity.

Legislators voted to overhaul the Alabama Board of Pharmacy at a Tuesday committee meeting.

The Mobile city council approved a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress on Monday.

Flags on state buildings, now at half-staff honoring President Jimmy Carter, will be raised to full staff on Inauguration Day, per Ivey order.

Jimmy Fisher spent many happy days on Azalea City Golf Course in Mobile, working there and playing there. His celebration of life will be there January 17.

The Fairhope City Council approved the retroactive reappointment of three library board of trustee members Monday.

Some of Alabama’s congressional leaders have wasted no time in the new Republican-controlled Congress to continue the push to make Huntsville the permanent location for U.S. Space Command. 

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson participated in the Alabama Big 10 Mayors Association meeting Sunday and Monday in Tuscaloosa.

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is running to be the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General in 2026.

The Fairhope City Council is set to reappoint three board members Monday night at its regular council meeting.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined more than 100 Navy SEALS, veterans, and others on Monday to show support for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next Secretary of Defense.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is cosponsoring legislation to allow President-elect Donald Trump to negotiate a purchase of Greenland from Denmark.

Join in the discussion on Tuesday 14 as Center/Right think tank previews the legislative session and the Trump inaugural.

Chief Justice Tom Parker retires after 20 years on the state supreme court. Leaves legacy and historical book collection.

Long-time singer for GateBand, Mitch Alton, dies at 73. What a life story.

The Mobile City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

Buddy Black, a founding father of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, has died at age 89 in Vestavia Hills.

Jackson Academy Christian school is offering counselors and pastors on campus this week after a stabbing at a basketball game Friday night.

According to a report from Mobile-based Lagniappe's Dale Liesch, a three-month snapshot of Gov. Kay Ivey's official calendar shows a light calendar chocked full of ceremonial events, including ribbon cuttings and school appearances and very few work days that go beyond 3 p.m.

A tribute to John Prine Feb. 8 at the Song Theater in Columbiana. "You Never Even Called Me by My Name."

Miss America 2025 is Abbie Stockard, of Alabama. Just days after her win, Stockard spoke with 1819 News about the moment she was crowned and about what she plans to do with her new title.

Firefighter, Christian witness, Good Samaritan, America Firster Jim Marshall has died in Mobile at 81.

Retired Homeland Security agent Angelo Fermo gave overview of crime by illegal aliens in Alabama.

The outlet's themes were built around messaging largely recognized by pollsters and pundits on both sides of the aisle, which voters overwhelmingly rejected this last election cycle, with headlines appearing nationwide.

State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) has filed a bill in the upcoming legislative session to enhance penalties for making terroristic threats and mandate one-year suspensions for students convicted of making such threats after a wave of school threats hit the state late last year.

The U.S. Department of Transportation gave the city of Troy a $724,912 grant on Friday to install electric vehicle charging stations.