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Entrepreneurs tout future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in Alabama

Entrepreneurs and state officials met in Montgomery this week to discuss the future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in Alabama.

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'Pray for Israel': Alabama congressional delegation responds to Iran attack on Israel

Despite decades of tension, Iran launched over 200 drones and ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time on Saturday.

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Baldwin County Schools weeding out ‘bad apples’ as ‘progressive materials’ become more prevalent

Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler told 1819 News that the system is being proactive about removing inappropriate materials offered to children in libraries and digitally.

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Tuberville honors Scott Croisant of Florence as April 'Veteran of the Month'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) released a video and statement honoring U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Scott Croisant as the April “Veteran of the Month.”

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Alabama Supreme Court allows Harvest Church’s lawsuit against United Methodist Church to continue

n Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court allowed Harvest Church's lawsuit against the United Methodist Church (UMC) to continue.

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House committee paves way to raise online sales tax; Estimated $121 million split between cities, counties, State Dept. of Ed.

On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee approved a bill to raise the state's online sales tax from 8% to 9.3%, matching the current average sales tax.

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Baby Boomers of East Alabama recreate their youth April 27: Frosty Inn Reunion

Gathering of East Alabama Baby Boomers April 27. Frosty Inn Reunion at Blue Bell Central Park in Sylacauga.

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Barry Moore lone Alabama holdout on FISA renewal

By a 273-147 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with six of Alabama's seven members voting for the measure.

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Were Stan McDonald's free speech rights violated? Is criminalizing political contributions constitutional?

The recent resignation of Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald has shone a glaring light on the potential constitutional frailty of the ethics law that compelled him to resign after admitting to donating to political candidates.

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Plein Air: Artists to paint on location at Dauphin Island, Bayou La Batre April 26-28

Plein air realtime painting: This art lovers’ experience will be on April 26 -28 on Dauphin Island, Alabama. 

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Shootout on Atlanta Highway: 10 shots fired leaving innocent driver injured

The Montgomery Police Department responded Friday afternoon to a shootout on Atlanta Highway, near Eastdale Mall.

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Ivey directs flags lowered in honor of Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young

Governor Kay Ivey has directed flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young on the day of his interment, Monday, April 15, 2024.

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'City Walk Birmingham': Exercise, events, activities free daily in downtown

City Walk is under the I59/20 bridge in Birmingham. It has free activities daily and special events.

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Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles to host job fair in Huntsville for parolees

The Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles, partnering with Alabama Power, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and J.F. Ingram State Technical College, will host an Alabama Experience mobile job fair.

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'We want you, we need you': Officers voice support for Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine

A rally is planned Saturday for Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine and officers are coming forward to voice their support for him after he was put on administrative leave.

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Dysfunction at the Athens-Limestone County Library as board not following its own policies

According to information shared with 1819 News and policies published online, the Athens-Limestone County Public Library, the only public library in the county, has not been operating in accordance with its publicly available policies for some time.

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State Sen. Albritton endorses Dick Brewbaker in Republican CD2 primary runoff

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) endorsed Dick Brewbaker on Friday in the Republican primary runoff election for the Second Congressional District.

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State Sen. Albritton on gambling negotiations: ‘It’s going to be difficult’

The Senate will likely agree to go to a conference committee next week to try to negotiate an agreement with the House on the two chamber’s competing gambling proposals, according to State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore).

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Senate passes measure prohibiting AI-generated child porn

The Senate passed the Alabama Child Protection Act on Thursday.

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Senate approves largest-ever $3.7 billion General Fund budget

The Senate approved a $3.7 billion General Fund budget on Thursday for fiscal year 2025.

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'Do some ultraviolet lights up your rectum' — House Dems rail against resolution condemning World Health Organization

The Alabama House of Representatives began its 21st legislative day with significant gridlock over a House Joint Resolution to encourage federal lawmakers to permanently end taxpayer funding of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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House committee advances legislation preventing financial institutions from tracking firearms sales, collecting data on gun owners

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation prohibiting financial institutions from collecting transaction data specific to firearms and ammunition sales.

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Judge orders Kyle Lewter to mental health facility after hallucinations, manic behavior

The suspect in the torture and murder of a Madison County man will be moved to a specialized mental health facility after jail officials and attorneys said they are concerned for the safety of staff and inmates.

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Mobile Mayor Stimpson: Chief Paul Prine went 'AWOL'

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson responded to claims made by Police Chief Paul Prine, following the city’s decision to put the chief on administrative leave.

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Hoover City Schools takes online library system offline to ensure 'books with mature sexual content are removed'

On Thursday, Hoover City Schools announced the online library system, SORA, students use to access books online has been made unavailable while the system conducts an internal audit.

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'Pansexual' nonbinary Irondale man arrested for explosive device left outside AG’s office linked to far-left ‘Antifa’ movement

An Irondale man who allegedly tried to bomb the Alabama Attorney General’s Office building in Montgomery is a far-left “anti-fascist” sympathizer who advocates violence against law enforcement and his political enemies, according to court records and social media.

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Alabama House passes legislation to codify male, female definitions in state law

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday codifying definitions of Male and female into Alabama law, which included an attempted amendment to address recent controversy surrounding Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp.

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