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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Water Works Board of the City of Auburn is addressing reports that water is smelling and tasting foul.

Two additional lawsuits have been filed against the City of Priceville as the municipality continues to grapple with multiple legal actions submitted in the wake of a deadly police pursuit in September 2025.

The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation on Thursday that would create a so-called accountability council to heighten accountability and improve outcomes across the state’s public schools.

On Wednesday, the conservative grassroots organization released its legislative scorecard, showing that U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has earned a 100% rating for his overall session score.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed rules changes on Thursday.

Crestwood Medical Center has officially joined the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office is investigating the Wedowee Utilities Board after an audit revealed possible problems. However, this isn’t the AG’s first experience looking into the inner workings of a utility board. In fact, Marshall said the investigation is just another example of how his office has to step in with boards that have little to no oversight.

The crew of Artemis II reported a nice flight and precise launch on Wednesday as they ascended into the historic lunar mission.