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Alabama Republican Party chairman State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently joined "Priority Talk" with Greg Davis to discuss legislation to close the state's primaries. Under current law, Alabama is an open primary state, meaning there is no requirement for an elector to register their party affiliation when registering to vote.

The Gadsden Police Department arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of the East Gadsden Walmart.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a quadruple fatal crash in Pike County.

The Birmingham Times’ recent list of successful Alabama black women included superstar gymnast Dee Foster, the “first African American gymnast” at the University of Alabama, where she won four SEC championships, 17 All-American titles, and many other awards.

During Thursday's broadcast of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) discussed a rules change clamping down on the appointing and administrative responsibilities of Alabama's Lt. Governor.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday authorizing state intervention on local 911 Centers if they don’t meet certain benchmarks.

The Gadsden Police Department responded to shots fired Saturday in the parking lot of the Walmart in East Gadsden.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of the man involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greensboro.

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) dropped a surprise bill on Thursday, slashing all taxes on overtime pay days after years of feuding with Republican lawmakers over passing legislation that House Democrats believe don’t go far enough.

A candidate for Butler County Sheriff posted on Facebook after being arrested for fourth-degree theft of property.

State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) joined Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5 this week to discuss legislation that recently passed the Alabama Senate requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama's public schools.

The Wedowee Utilities Board is making improvements after a newly appointed board and new leadership began sifting through documents and working to get a near-bankrupt utility on track.

"I think it's prophetic and hilarious that the bill number is 666 because I think of the NEA, that number, it does come to mind," Yarbrough told 1819 News.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) arrested an illegal alien on Interstate 20 in St. Clair County after a Trooper discovered a large load of marijuana during a traffic stop.

The Monroeville Police Department has requested an investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) following an in-custody death.

According to news reports, a suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Greensboro.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested four teens in connection with a shooting that left another teen injured.

In a hearing on Thursday, Mayor Randall Woodfin and the City of Birmingham lost their latest case against Central Alabama Water.

The legislature is poised to double Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's annual salary, bringing it to $220,000.

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office plans to review policies with employees after a security officer denied 1819 News access to the courthouse.

State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) has denied accusations of recording a closed-door House Republican caucus meeting after he was removed from the meeting, kicked out of the caucus and stripped of his chairmanship of the Shelby County Legislative Committee.

A multi-agency investigation between Alabama and Florida ended in the arrest of a man investigators believe was involved in multiple cyber offenses targeting children.

The Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on legislation requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections.

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation on Thursday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC) into law.

Governor Kay Ivey is “recovering very well” after undergoing a lung fluid removal procedure at Baptist South this week.

A man is behind bars after Baldwin County Sheriff's deputies said he met a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat and took her to his Elberta home for sex.

Oxford Police Chief Bill Patridge reminded citizens that Thursday is Autism Awareness Day as the department focuses on training and programs for those with neurodevelopmental conditions.