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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis resigns

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis resigned on Monday effective December 31.

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Alabama dove season zones, dates, times and regulations

Dove season is underway in the majority of Alabama counties. As hunters gear up for a successful season, there are regulations to note.

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'She made my entire career worth it': Alabama State Trooper, Jasper woman featured in CBS story on life-changing traffic stop

An Alabama State Trooper and a Jasper woman were recently featured in a CBS News story about how a seemingly routine traffic stop in 2022 changed the woman's life for the better.

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Vietnam veterans will vote against Ivey’s removal of ADVA commissioner Davis: ‘His interest was protecting mental health funds’

At least two members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs will oppose Gov. Kay Ivey’s crusade to remove Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis at a special-called meeting on Tuesday.

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Albertville community gathers in prayer for city as it continues addressing ongoing Haitian migrant influx

A mix of white, Haitian and Hispanic residents and pastors gathered near downtown Albertville on Sunday to hold a community prayer meeting in multiple languages to foster unity and prosperity for the city.

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13-year-old male and female suspects arrested for tri-county schools threats; Rumor mill continues to churn on social media

Two 13-year-olds have been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats in a saga that sent schools and parents reeling in the tri-county area over the weekend.

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Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl backtracks on earlier claim Ivey, Alabama federal delegation confirmed Haitian migrants 'legal' status

Earlier in the week, Heigl sent a press release stating the Haitians were in town legally and for work. When asked by 1819 News who told him they were here legally, he said an aide from Gov. Kay Ivey’s office, along with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), told him that.

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Katie Britt on $35 trillion national debt: ‘It’s a tipping point of a nation in decline’

Lawmakers will need to have a “really tough conversation” soon about the federal government’s $35 trillion debt, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Daleville residents sound alarm ahead of planned pride event targeting children

Concerned citizens in Daleville are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2nd Annual South Alabama Pride Festival, which will be held on September 14, at the Daleville Cultural and Convention Center.

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Veterans back ADVA’s Kent Davis after Ivey requests he resign: ‘Highly unusual and unfounded’

Leaders of multiple veteran organizations defended Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis after Gov. Kay Ivey asked for his resignation on Thursday.

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Pelham school resource officer placed on leave over texts with middle school student

A school resource officer was placed on leave last week after a parent from Pelham Park Middle School alerted police to possible inappropriate texts.

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Leroy Brown, 'the baddest bass in the whole town,' catches attention of PETA ahead of Fish Amnesty Day

PETA is trying to reel in the City of Eufaula to participate in a fish amnesty campaign this month. The animal rights group is asking the City to display the "Fish Empathy Quilt" in memory of Leroy Brown.

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Security experts stress importance of local responsibility for national security — 'If you don't sound the alarm, then the blood's on your hands'

CSP CEO Tommy Wallar and Kyle Shideler, the Director and Senior Analyst for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at CSP, joined 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson recently on "1819 News: The Podcast" to explain how issues of national security are really local issues and how their firm helps provide local solutions.

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'Kamala Harris is anti-woman': AG chief counsel Katherine Robertson teams up with Louisiana AG Liz Murrill to reject VP as a 'feminist'

Alabama Attorney General chief counsel Katherine Robertson and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill disputed Vice President Kamala Harris' claim to the mantle of feminism in an op-ed published by Newsweek on Friday.

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State Rep. Ed Oliver on DEI ban implementation: ‘We’re watching very closely’

Legislators will be “watching very closely” how Alabama universities implement a new state diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ban that begins next month, according to State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville).

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State Sen. Orr on Kent Davis-Veterans Affairs saga: 'I think Governor Ivey is dealing with the situation as she needs to'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to Gov. Kay Ivey's call for Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to resign earlier this week and Davis' rejection of Ivey's overtures.

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Montgomery mayor signs 'illegal' ordinance to require photo ID for concealed firearms

Montgomery mayor Steven Reed continued to blame lawmakers for violence in the capital city Friday as he signed a new ordinance into law requiring anyone with a concealed firearm to have a photo ID.

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Governor’s office received ‘zero facts or communication’ from feds on Haitian migrants in Sylacauga

The governor's office denied claims that Haitian immigrants were brought to Sylacauga for employment legally and said they have not received communication from the federal government.

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s chief of staff Chip Hill resigns

Mayor Steven Reed announced on Friday night his chief of staff, Chip Hill, is resigning and stepping down from his position at the end of September.

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Fire marshal believes propane leak fueled deadly house explosion that killed Theodore teen

Louisiana State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams said a deadly house explosion that killed one and injured five was likely fueled by a propane leak.

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Auburn University Board of Trustees approve sports medicine facility, Jordan-Hare north endzone renovations

The Auburn University Board of Trustees held their quarterly meeting this morning. Notable topics discussed included renovations to university facilities and updated tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year.

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'Toxic, dangerous environment' created by federal government, State Rep. Robbins says of migrant issue in Sylacauga

State Rep. Ben Robbins (R-Sylacauga) found out about an influx of Haitian migrants in Sylacauga through the general public, the same way everyone else did. He is demanding answers from the federal government and says the lack of information is causing discourse throughout the community.

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Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner not resigning — ‘I respectfully disagree with the inaccurate claims made’

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis declined to resign at the request of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday.

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Former Florence Police Chief Ron Tyler launches mayoral race

On Thursday, former Florence Police Chief Ron Tyler officially announced his run for mayor of Florence with a kickoff event and fundraiser at historic Pickette Place in downtown Florence.

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Tuberville doesn't shoot down potential 2026 gubernatorial bid — 'I don't think that far down the road'

Rumors and speculation across the state have U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) running for governor in 2026 to replace Gov. Kay Ivey, who will be ineligible again to run due to being term-limited.

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Palmer: 'Lax' Trump security during attempted assassination 'raises some serious questions'

In an interview on Thursday's broadcast of FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said the "lax" security on July 13 in Pennsylvania "raises some serious questions" about whether it was "intentional" or "incompetence" from poor training.

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Illegal alien charged with identity fraud for voting in 2016 and 2020 Alabama elections

Angelica Maria Francisco, 42, most recently of Russellville, is charged with false claims of citizenship in connection with voting, false statements in an application for a United States passport, use of a United States passport obtained by false statements and aggravated identity theft.

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