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Ivey 'willing and ready' to implement joint law enforcement program to combat crime in Birmingham after mass shooting

In the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South, Gov. Kay Ivey said she would be willing to implement a joint law enforcement program to combat violence in the city like the one already showing success in Montgomery, which has faced similar spikes in violent crime.

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'If it means building more prisons, then let's build them': State Rep. Stringer says targeting law-abiding citizens the wrong response to Birmingham Five Points South shooting

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), who led the 2022 legislation removing the state's requirement for a concealed carry permit, rejected the charges from Daniels and others who blamed Alabama's gun laws.

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Jefferson County man convicted on child pornography charge

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the recent conviction of a Jefferson County man on charges related to child pornography. 

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'You are gaslighting every single one of us': Fairhope residents express concern, frustration over potential Haitian refugee influx

The Fairhope City Council heard from concerned citizens Monday night following what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called rumors about a possible influx of immigrants.

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Newly elected state library board chairman John Wahl lays out policy priorities — 'I love libraries, and what they bring to so many people'

Alabama Republican Party chairman and recently elected Alabama Public Library Service chairman John Wahl has laid out his plans to strengthen the state’s libraries after over a year of contentious debate surrounding sexually explicit books.

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Alabama Electrical Contractors Board hires new executive director

The Alabama Electrical Contractors Board announced Tiffany Loveless as their new executive director who will handle the board’s administrative services at a meeting in Montgomery on Monday.

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1,000 Haitians coming to Mobile, Baldwin Counties in coming weeks, whistleblower says; U.S. Rep. Carl skeptical

Between 800 and 1,200 Haitian migrants are coming to Baldwin or Mobile Counties within the next two to three weeks, according to immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer.

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Palmer launches investigation into Democrat donor processor

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and other members of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability launched an investigation last week into potential fraud and illicit financial activity linked to ActBlue campaign contributions. 

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'It’s been just one absolutely magnificent life': Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passes away following battle with ALS

Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passed away Friday following a long battle with ALS.

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Palmer cool to Trump call to force federal government shutdown if election security provision left out of CR funding bill

In remarks given to The Hill, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), the chairman of the U.S. House Republican Policy Committee, seemed to reject a government solution under any circumstance.

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Dems renew calls for state ban on Glock switches following Birmingham mass shooting — ‘We don’t have any interest in this whole debate about Second Amendment rights’

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he wanted to work with the state to ban such devices and give police the tools they need to get killers off the street, regardless of what people think about Second Amendment rights.

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Specially formed Montgomery crime unit boasts massive success after only months of operation — 'We aren’t playing around'

In a Friday update on the new Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, designed to address escalating crime in the capital city, state and local law enforcement officials boasted of the unit’s success in impacting crime in the area.

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Multiple suspected in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting

Birmingham Police believe a shooting that left four people dead and at least 18 others injured Saturday night was targeted.

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Outdoor legend Jackie Bushman on building success with Buckmasters

For nearly 30 years, the Buckmaster brand has provided entertainment, community, and education for deer hunters across the nation through hunting expos, a TV show, and magazines.

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Thomasville Regional Medical Center closes due to staffing shortages

Thomasville Regional Medical Center (TRMC) suspended operations due to a staffing shortage and it is unclear if and when it will reopen.

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'Courage and cowardice have consequences': Fmr U.S. Army whistleblower Dr. Theresa Long speaks on faith, courage, the dangers of COVID-19 vaccines

Lieutenant Colonel Theresa Long, a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon for the First Army Brigade at Fort Novosel, spoke to the Republican Women of Coffee County on Wednesday and recounted her story as a COVID-19 vaccine whistleblower and the faith that fortified her amid intense opposition.  

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'I knew something was wrong': State Sen. Gudger recounts near-fatal July 4 jet-ski accident

If you spend any length of time getting to know State Sen. Garlan Gudger, Jr. (R-Cullman), you’ll quickly realize that he spends a lot of time thinking about how he can serve others.

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11th Circuit overturns lower court, upholds Alabama's driver's license policy for transgenders

Judges on the 11th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals overturned a 2021 ruling by Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson that declared Alabama’s transgender driver’s license policy unconstitutional. 

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Former Cullman County Commission candidate Kristi Bain arrested on fraud charges

Kristi Bain, a 2022 candidate for Cullman County Commission, was arrested by the Cullman Police Department this week.

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Education company awarded six-figure contract by Tuscaloosa City Schools is top donor to PAC promoting huge property tax hike

A Mississippi-based company called Kids First Education is the top donor to a political action committee promoting passing a huge property tax increase for Tuscaloosa City Schools.

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State Rep. Tracy Estes arrested for domestic violence

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department arrested State Rep.Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) for domestic violence in the third degree on Friday night. 

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Tuberville blames Democrat rhetoric for Trump assassination attempt — 'He’s been called Hitler,' 'threat to democracy'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently blamed the rhetoric of the Democratic party for the second attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

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Death of Muscle Shoals man ruled homicide in case of mistaken organ surgery

A criminal investigation could soon be underway after the medical examiner in the death of a man who died during surgery ruled the manner of death a homicide.

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'Worse than I originally thought' — Marshall County lawmakers, sheriff attend border school in Texas for firsthand look at illegal migrant crisis

Members of the Marshall County legislative delegation recently attended a border school in McAllen, Texas to learn more about the illegal immigration crisis that continues to hit home in Alabama.

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'Elections matter': AG Marshall challenges immigration programs but says voting is the best defense

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told 1819 News he has been watching immigration issues across the state in places like Sylacauga and Athens. While communities are being impacted by Biden administration policies, Marshall said attorneys general across the nation have a responsibility.

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'They're human trafficking': Enterprise residents sound the alarm on impact of illegal immigration in Coffee County

Hundreds gathered at Open Door Baptist Church on Thursday night to hear from whistleblower and former Trump advisor Jay Palmer about the immigration crisis in Coffee County and to voice their concerns.

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Alabama’s labor force participation rate unchanged at 57.5% in August

Alabama’s labor force participation rate for August was unchanged at 57.5%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday.

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