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Bodies recovered after plane crash in Bon Secour Bay

The Gulf Shores Police Department confirmed two bodies were pulled from Bon Secour Bay after a small plane crash.

Anthony Daniels Alabama News
Daniels reveals overtime tax exemption bill to be filed within next two weeks, touts exemption's potential economic impact

On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) discussed the continued push to restore the overtime tax exemption in the state of Alabama.

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Testing of advanced missile defense, electro-optical/infrared sensor systems coming to Redstone Arsenal

AeroVironment, Inc., a Virginia-based company, will soon be testing advanced missile defense and electro-optical/infrared sensor systems at Redstone Arsenal. The development follows the corporation securing a $97.4 million contract under the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium.

Jared Hudson Alabama News
‘We've had neocons for far too long’ — Navy SEAL turned U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson weighs in on Iran

While now may be an ideal time for the U.S. to make its move in Iran, Jared Hudson doesn’t trust the current leadership to avoid getting bogged down in another decades-long war.

Wedowee traffficking Alabama News
Wedowee Police team up with Covenant Rescue Group for undercover child trafficking sting

The Wedowee Police Department hosted anti-human trafficking training by Covenant Rescue Group (CRG) that led to five arrests on Friday.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
ALGOP petition would force showdown over House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter

Saturday, a petition to call a special meeting of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee met the new 75-signature requirement to hold a meeting.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Fox News issues correction after claiming Britt 'skeptical or opposed' to talking filibuster, senator called claim 'blatantly false'

On Saturday, Fox News revealed seven GOP senators who are allegedly 'skeptical or opposed' to using the talking filibuster in order to pass the SAVE America Act.

John Wahl Alabama News
Wahl speaks on ballot challenge funded by Wes Allen, addresses Tennessee residency questions

Former Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman John Wahl joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" this week to discuss his ongoing campaign for lieutenant governor and a recent ballot challenge aimed at disqualifying him from the election.

Human trafficking arrest Alabama News
Skull Games anti-human trafficking group nets seven predators in Spanish Fort, detective says

An undercover human trafficking operation in Spanish Fort ended in the arrests of seven people.

Aniah Blanchard Alabama News
Opening statements to begin Monday in Aniah Blanchard murder case

Opening statements will begin Monday in the case of slain Southern Union State Community College student Aniah Blanchard.

IMG 3298 Alabama News
'Only U.S. citizens should be voting in American elections': GOP lieutenant gubernatorial candidates offer views on election integrity, voter ID

On Tuesday evening, Republican candidates in the Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial race joined 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson for a political forum at Bullet and Barrel in Huntsville.

Albritton Alabama News
Albritton continues defense of Simplified Sellers Use Tax, calls for 'adaptation and adjustment' rather than overhaul

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range) discussed potential changes to Alabama's Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT).

Merrill joan stadthagen Alabama News
ALGOP chair candidates reveal where they stand on Alabama Education Association influence

Saturday morning the Republican Party of Alabama (ALGOP) will vote on the next chairman of the party. 1819 News posed three questions related to the Alabama Education Association to those candidates.

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Evergreen dentist sentenced to 15 years in prison for arson, insurance fraud

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Friday that an Evergreen dentist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to intentionally burning his own dental practice and attempting to collect insurance money to cover his mounting debts.

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'I chose the wrong words': Ledbetter apologizes for 'I could give a shit' remarks ahead of ALGOP meeting

One item that looms large over the meeting is the possibility of a last-minute proposal to remove House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as a Republican candidate in his House District 24 election.

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Merrill says he felt encouraged by Tuberville to seek ALGOP chairman role

Secretary of State John Merrill’s decision to run for Chairman of the Republican Party of Alabama (ALGOP) came as a surprise. Merrill explained to 1819 News how his decision came about, explaining that he felt encouraged by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to seek the position.

ALGOP Alabama News
How the votes are tallied: ALGOP chairman's race explained

This Saturday, members of the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee (SEC) will decide who will be the next party chairman following John Wahl's recent resignation.

Givan lumpkin Alabama News
Juandalynn Givan and opponent Alicia Escott Lumpkin celebrate Coast Guard announcement

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and Alicia Escott Lumpkin, one of her primary opponents, have at least one thing in common this week – they're both celebrating the news that the U.S. Coast Guard will be moving into the old Birmingham-Southern College campus.

UA_Prof_Bias Alabama News
University of Alabama stopped assigning classes to Women's Studies instructor after reports of bias and vile Charlie Kirk comments go viral

University of Alabama quietly stopped assigning classes to Jalyn Dantzler, a Women's Studies adjunct professor, after students reported observing classroom bias.

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Mexican national accused of voting in Marion County 2022, 2024 general elections

A Mexican national is accused of illegally voting in multiple elections in Marion County.

Alabama Supreme Court Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court sides with United Methodist Church in property disputes with 15 churches

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday to allow the Alabama-West Florida Conference (AWFC) of the United Methodist Church to continue contesting multiple property disputes with local congregations across the state. 

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Merrill, Reynolds, Stadthagen vie to be next Alabama Republican Party chairman

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) acting-chairman Joan Reynolds, and State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) are running to be the next ALGOP chairman.

James Lomax Alabama News
House passes 'landmark' $150 million career tech education package — 'Significant step forward'

The Alabama House of Representatives passed multiple bills on Thursday aimed at expanding career and technical education opportunities and strengthening workforce development.

Lee Marshall Huntsville Alabama News
‘It’s peace; it’s relief’: Lee Marshall back in Alabama after Israel evacuation

“It feels amazing,” former Huntsville television news anchor and Kids to Love founder Lee Marshall said Thursday after returning home from a trip to Israel. “I didn't realize how much I would miss America until I didn't have it.”

truck Alabama News
Bill requiring English proficiency for CDL drivers heads to governor's desk

State Rep. Juandalyn Givan (R-Birmingham) took issue with the bill, arguing it could negatively impact ethnic minorities.

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Senate passes ban on foreign political contributions

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation on Thursday banning foreign nationals and foreign corporations from donating to political candidates or political action committees.

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan: Would be a 'big mistake' to call special session within the 2027 general session to pass gambling similar to 2019 gas tax hike

As gambling appears once again to be dead for the legislative session, and potentially for the remainder of Gov. Kay Ivey's governorship, speculation abounds as to how the incoming new legislature and likely "Governor" Tommy Tuberville would approach it for the next quadrennium.

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