Join Eric Metaxas and 1819 News at the 1st Annual Albert Patterson Gala on November 15! Click here for tables and tickets!
Rise to the Moment of Truth Friday, July 26, 2024

Alabama News
Get our coverage of the top stories in Alabama news.

Montgomery Federal Courthouse Alabama News
Alabama state trooper, illegal alien indicted on cocaine charges

A federal grand jury in Montgomery indicted six individuals on Monday for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross.

Marijuana Alabama News
AG Marshall joins effort opposing marijuana rescheduling — 'A cheap ploy to desperately score some points with voters'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined 10 other states in a letter opposing the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III proposed by the Department of Justice in May.

Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
'Angry' Mobile Mayor Stimpson on special investigation findings: 'I regret' I didn't fire former Police Chief Paul Prine sooner

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said Tuesday that the special counsel’s investigation into claims made by former Police Chief Paul Prine found many of the allegations untrue.

alabama-political-news-Kimberly Cheatle. Alabama News
Alabama lawmakers praise resignation of Secret Service director Cheatle — 'She had no business leading the brave men and women of the Secret Service'

Alabama’s federal lawmakers are applauding the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle after she was blasted during a Monday House Oversight Committee for her perceived security failures in the failed assassination of former President Donald Trump.

dredging mobile port expansion Alabama News
Baykeeper says Mobile Port widening project impacting economics, environment; Intends to sue Corps of Engineers

The Mobile Baykeeper announced Tuesday that it intends to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port expansion. The Baykeeper and the Center for Biological Diversity sent a letter claiming the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay.

university of alabama Alabama News
University of Alabama System keeps DEI leadership, rebrands departments after state passes ban

The University of Alabama System announced on Tuesday they were rebranding their Diversity, Equity, and inclusion offices but keeping the same leadership on at their Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa campuses.

Alabama Political News absentee ballot Alabama News
Democrats on deadline: Candidate must be certified by August 23 to get on Alabama's ballot

Now that President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 election, Democrats are on a strict deadline to name a new candidate.

Guns, Gun Show. Alabama News
NRA, Alabama plaintiffs sue ATF in federal court defining over rule defining who qualifies as a firearms dealer

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action recently successfully acquired plaintiffs in a lawsuit to challenge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule defining who qualifies as a firearms dealer.

Kendrick tragedy Alabama News
'He walked in our bedroom with a gun': Pastor recounts moments after five were shot in Bibb County

The family of five people shot and killed in a Bibb County home revealed the identities of the four children who died. The grandfather of the suspect, a pastor, also spoke to his church congregation about what happened that tragic night.

Bessemer City Schools Alabama News
Bessemer City Schools to comply with state takeover to 'improve student achievement and financial stability'

The Bessemer City Schools Board of Education voted Monday to accept State Superintendent Eric Makey’s offer of intervention and assistance to “improve student achievement and financial stability.”

Social Media Alabama News
Mobile County School Board member calls on Alabama Legislature to ban social media for children under 16

Mobile County School Board member Johnny Hatcher took to the airwaves in Mobile on Monday to ask the Alabama Legislature to ban social media for children under 16.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
'I got a problem with people dying': State Rep. Givan calls Birmingham 'disaster zone,' backs Ingram-led bill for state intervention in crime-ridden cities

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has a message for Birmingham city leaders and she says it’s not personal, it’s business.

Sitedevelopment Alabama News
Renewal of Alabama Commission awards $15.5 million for industrial site development

The Renewal of Alabama Commission allocated over $15.5 million on Monday in Growing Alabama funding to seven economic development organizations across Alabama to speed the development of industrial sites.

Willie Lee Conner Alabama News
Foundation for Moral Law secures parole of Alabama man sentenced to life for shoplifting a nail gun

The Alabama-based Foundation for Moral Law recently celebrated a victory after securing the release of a man who received a life sentence under the state’s Habitual Offender Act after shoplifting a nail gun.

Sanderson Alabama News
Mobile County Commission appoints Kimberly Sanderson to County Engineer

“After decades of exemplary service, it’s our pleasure to promote Kim Sanderson to the top engineering position in Mobile County," said District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson. "Her knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience make her uniquely suited for this appointment. We believe the County will benefit by having her in this pivotal role.”

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer questions Secret Service director on Trump shooting – 'You failed, in this case, in a spectacular way'

During a Monday House Oversight Committee hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) went toe-to-toe with Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle.

Kamala Harris Alabama News
Alabama Democrats back VP Kamala Harris as presidential nominee replacement for Biden

The national Democratic Party should unite behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee, according to Alabama’s Democratic Party chairman Randy Kelley on Monday.

Cheatle Alabama News
Birmingham violence mentioned in Secret Service congressional hearing; Lawmaker pushes anti-gun legislation

Violence in Birmingham is getting national attention once again. This time, during the House Oversight Committee hearing over the Secret Service's moves ahead of the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Shomari Figures Kamala Harris Alabama News
Figures camp breaks silence on November election

After Biden announced he would step aside on Sunday, Figures took to social media to praise Biden and tout Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy. Harris has since emerged as the front-runner to be Biden's replacement.

bellefonte Alabama News
TVA's Bellefonte Plant could soon produce power after 36 years of inactivity

After several efforts to revive the project, State Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) said the site could soon produce power.

Joe Biden Alabama News
Biden drops out; Alabama reacts

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race Sunday, after weeks of telling America he would stay in the race.

Litakerrobin Alabama News
Robin Litaker wants ‘revival’ for AL-7 in 2024: ‘People are tired of being ignored’

Robin Litaker wants to bring about an ‘Alabama revival’ in Congressional District 7 if elected in November.

Longleaf Recovery Alabama News
New mental health and recovery center opens in Baldwin County

The Baldwin County Commission celebrated the opening of a new recovery treatment center in Spanish Fort.

Young Boozer Alabama News
State Treasurer Young Boozer warns Biden student loan bailout creates moral hazard

Speaking at a Huntsville meeting of the Madison County Republican Men's Club on Saturday, Boozer warned that the recent Biden-Harris bailout of student government loans using taxpayer funds has created a dangerous precedent and a serious moral hazard for the United States.

University of Alabama Alabama News
Professor who made derogatory remarks on attempted Trump assassination no longer employed at University of Alabama

The University of Alabama confirmed on Saturday that the professor who made gloating and crass remarks after the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump is no longer on staff, without specifying why or when she left.

Moms for Liberty Alabama News
'We're turning kids into narcissists' — Alabama Moms for Liberty leaders discuss the ongoing battle for children's minds

Two Alabama MoL chapter leaders, Emily Jones and Rebecca Watson, joined “1819 News: The Podcast” to discuss the war of children’s minds and how they and other parents are fighting back.

jennifer collins Alabama News
Self-proclaimed University of Alabama adjunct professor lashes out over attempted Trump assassination — 'He had it coming'

A supposed professor at the University of Alabama made a Facebook post insinuating that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was staged while also suggesting he “had it coming.”

First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last