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Troy University is hosting 1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson this week as part of Dawson's ongoing "Pick up the Mic" tour.

Monday morning, students at the University of Alabama filed a lawsuit against the University following the suspension of two student magazines last fall. 

Dr. Schnavia Smith Hatcher, the embattled dean of the University of Alabama School of Social Work, is stepping down.

A group of Alabama midwives and birth centers recently asked the Alabama Supreme Court to review a January 2026 state appellate court decision that would allow the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to require birth centers to obtain hospital licenses. 

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he supports any effort to ensure the safety of police and the public as long as it's constitutional.

Former ethics commissioner and Limestone County Probate Court Judge Stan McDonald is defending the legacy of Guy Hunt after State House Pro Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) had some harsh words for the former Alabama governor last week, explaining why he opposed closed primaries.

Five of the six suspects in a 2023 deadly Sweet 16 party shooting in Dadeville could sign plea deals this week.

After 39 years in law enforcement, Oxford Police Chief Bill Patridge announced he will retire on May 1. Patridge said he gave careful consideration to retirement over the past year.

The city of Montgomery recently launched payMontgomery, a new digital service that allows residents to securely pay court obligations - including fines, fees, and other penalties - online without visiting the courthouse.

The case of a woman facing four municipal charges after a “No Kings” protest in Fairhope has been pushed back for a fifth time.

Secretary of State Wes Allen emphasized his work to improve election integrity and security across Alabama during remarks at the Madison County Republican Men's Club monthly meeting on Saturday.

The deadline for families to apply for Alabama’s school choice program is March 31.

The mother of murdered teen Aniah Blanchard spoke out for the first time since her daughter’s killer was convicted of murder and felony murder.

Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputies responded to State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) residence on Saturday evening following an accidental shooting involving two of the legislator's children.

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are welcoming thousands for Spring Break 2026.

Former U.S. Rep. Mo. Brooks sharply criticized State Rep. James Lomax's (R-Huntsville) alleged ties to special interests and political action committees at the Madison County Republican Men's Club monthly meeting on Saturday.

The Pine Hills Storage Hub, a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Covington County is facing pushback at the regional level, with county, state and Florida communities opposing the proposed site.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said Sunday on Fox News’ “The Sunday Briefing” that Congress would have likely already solved the problem if its livelihood were on the line.

Members of Troy University’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity raised $200,000 for wounded warriors in a march to Panama City Beach.

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) spoke about legislation increasing safety regulations and emergency preparedness at Alabama's summer camps.

Alabama’s proposed version of the Laken Riley Act, by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), could complement the federal law, as Georgia’s Laken Riley Act does.

Baldwin County Superintendent Eddie Tyler sent a letter to colleagues and a letter to parents and families on Friday following the announcement of his retirement.

Friday afternoon, Central Alabama Water announced that it will no longer add fluoride to its drinking water.

Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday to discuss an array of topics, including supplying power for a Jackson County data center owned by Google and the facility's positive impact on the surrounding area.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke on Saturday morning to the Madison County Republican Men's Club at their monthly meeting.

In a wide-ranging interview with “1819 News: The Podcast,” Congressional District 1 candidate Jerry Carl condemned illegal immigration while arguing that the legal system needed fixing to allow more people into the U.S. the “proper way.”

As the Iran conflict enters its fourth week, speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump is preparing to escalate Operation Epic Fury by putting boots on the ground.