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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) creating a working group within the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the nation by the Chinese Communist Party.

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is offering to match radio host Dale Jackson’s $1000 reward for anyone who can produce proof of a sign warning black people to leave the city.

House Armed Services Committee Chair U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) was reportedly unhappy that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) did not consult him before adding a provision from the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act banning so-called gender-affirming care for minors.

Saturday is Alabama's 205th birthday. "Alabama Day" will be observed at the Dept of Archives & History in Montgomery.

A large crowd turned out in Owens Cross Roads on Monday to celebrate the official opening of the new Madison County Center for Elections Management and Probate Court Archives.

Albertville's newest coffee shop can move forward with plans to open soon after a zoning lawsuit concerning the property was dismissed last week.

Former State Representative Joe Faust (R-Fairhope) will be honored in a road-naming ceremony this week.

Construction on the new Alabama State House is four to six months behind schedule, according to Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner.

A federal court recently blocked the Biden administration’s plans to provide taxpayer-subsidized health plans to illegal aliens after Alabama and other states sued for an injunction.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a gyroplane went down in flames Monday afternoon.

Three Hispanic Enterprise businesses were forced to forfeit 15 illegal gambling machines in recent months, according to 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox.

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) is seeking to pass a bill in the 2025 legislative session mandating increased penalties for all felony crimes if the offender is in the country illegally.

Over the past two months, agents with Homeland Security have partnered with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to arm middle school students with the knowledge they need to avoid becoming victims.

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band come to Tuscaloosa June 12, 2025 on a nationwide tour.

Legislators met again on Monday to discuss possible changes to how public K-12 school systems are funded in Alabama.

You can celebrate a different holiday every day in December. Some you never heard of.

The monthly think tank "Center/Right" features Congress member Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). Meets by Zoom and in person.

Speculation surrounds the 2025 Mobile mayoral election and who will put their name in the hat.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a fatal crash involving a special needs bus in Lee County.

State Auditor Andrew Sorell is calling on Alabama to lead the nation by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, which he believes will drive business and investment to Alabama as a “crypto-friendly state.”

During a Monday interview on Rightside Radio, Trussville Tribune publisher Scott Buttram demanded an apology from Alabama Media Group for its second "unfounded" claim of racism on an Alabama entity in as many months.

The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) announced on Monday that it had begun disciplinary proceedings against 32-year-old police officer D’Anthony Green after he was charged with Domestic Violence - third-degree assault on Saturday.

A New York jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide on Monday.

Former Mobile Councilman and County Commissioner Stephen “Steve” Nodine announced his candidacy for Mobile mayor.

Two brothers are preparing a lawsuit against Madison County for $250 million over its alleged role in stealing a 22-acre property from their family estate.

In late May 2024, sources alerted 1819 News of something unusual happening with the City of Hoover's financials and accounting. The City was not forthcoming with information but quick to deny and deflect.

The first school for pilots was set up by the Wright Brothers outside Montgomery.