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A Loxley woman was indicted by a Baldwin County grand jury on multiple charges, including child abuse and human trafficking.

This is plaintiff Joel Kennamer’s third attempt at seeking relief in what he described as a “fraudulent, corrupt scheme” to deprive him and other Guntersville taxpayers of land dedicated for public use.

In a video call sent out to reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) strongly criticized liberal leaders in "blue states," including Governors Tim Walz (D-Minn) and Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), for enabling multi-billion-dollar fraud schemes tied to both education and health care.

On Thursday's broadcast of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," former Alabama Republican Party chairman and candidate for Lt. governor, John Wahl, reaffirmed his support for transitioning Alabama's congressional map to a 7-0 conservative-dominated layout.

On Thursday, Blanchard was suspended from the bench, and retired Judge Sherri Friday was sworn in. Exact details of why have not been released.

Bay Minette attorney Harry Still III was found not guilty in Baldwin County Circuit Court after a jury heard his appeal from a 2025 third-degree assault conviction in Bay Minette Municipal Court.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently introduced federal legislation that would require employers to use E-Verify when hiring someone, a move designed to cut down on the employment of illegal immigrants.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday declined to overturn a federal appeals court ruling in favor of Joseph Smith who has been on Alabama’s death row for more than 20 years. In a 5-4 ruling, the court dismissed Alabama’s petition for review.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and political newcomer Case Dixon have qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run for the special primary election for Congressional District 6.

Former University of Alabama President Stuart Ray Bell is up for the top post of University of Florida but his strong support of DEI is raising questions.

The state has scheduled the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Jeffrey James Lee, 49, for the 1998 murder of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson in an attempted robbery, after the Supreme Court recently issued the order.

A man accused of murdering his wife is back behind bars just weeks after being released.

Election results for Wilcox County were delayed after the machine used to count absentee ballots displayed an error message. The county had to wait for a new voting stick to be delivered for the ES&S (Election Systems & Software) machine.

A Jerry Lee Faine Elementary math teacher is behind bars after allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student.

Republican voters across the state of Alabama selected leadership in the Alabama Republican Party’s (ALGOP) State Executive Committee during Tuesday’s primary.

This weekend will be the final weekend of operation for Nana Funks in Birmingham’s Lakeview.

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that would streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions.

The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed the SPLC on Wednesday for documents related to its coordination with the Biden-Harris administration and funding of extremists.

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man who appeared to have a heart attack while interacting with Prattville Police.

Nearly 25,000 people have signed a petition requesting legislation to protect health care workers in the wake of the tragic murder of a nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

According to the Madison County Republican Party, out of 329,197 registered voters in the county, only 67,568 ballots were cast, equating to a total voter turnout of approximately 20.5%.

Following a surprise first-place finish in Alabama's Republican primary for lieutenant governor, former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl spoke to 1819 News about his victory.

Southern Poverty Law Center interim president and CEO Bryan Fair should appear before the House Judiciary Committee soon to “answer our questions about the scam they run,” according to committee chairman U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).

Following the Alabama Board of Education Place 8 GOP primary, chair and founder of the Madison County chapter of Moms for Liberty, Emily Jones, is now headed to a runoff election against runner-up William Matthews.

Election results from Wilcox County will be delayed after a machine malfunction, according to WSFA.

Terry Waters knocked off State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) in the Republican primary for State Senate District 22 on Tuesday.

Scott Ortis defeated incumbent State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) in Senate District 15.