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Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
'Godless' and 'evil': State Rep. Yarbrough criticizes AEA for NEA affiliation; Wants Republicans to stop taking their campaign contributions

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) expressed a positive outlook on the current environment for school choice while criticizing the Alabama Education Association (AEA), the state’s teachers’ union and republican candidates taking their money.

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: West Alabama Corridor debt will obligate future governor for next two-and-a-half terms

Last week, a report from Alabama Daily News via the Bond Buyer revealed that the Alabama Highway Authority is selling $730 million in bonds to fund 80 miles of the West Alabama Corridor project.

A police vehicle is parked at an intersection near crime scene tape at Brown University, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Providence, R.I., following a Saturday shooting at the university. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Alabama News
Tuberville on suspected Brown University shooter: 'The Islamic Death Cult is INCOMPATIBLE with America'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reacted to the report of the Brown University gunman reportedly yelling something before shooting, continuing his push to put a stop to the rise of radical Islam in the United States.

IMG 1766 Alabama News
'Rise up with courage': 1819 News’ Ashley Carter shares testimony to Coastal Alabama Community College’s TPUSA chapter

FAIRHOPE – She has a faith story full of surprises and miracles, and 1819 News vice president of finance and events, Ashley Carter, is telling it all in hopes of inspiring young people to chase their dreams in the face of adversity.

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The 'Dutton Principle' hits Auburn University: 1819 News' Dawson explains leftism's assault on Alabama's 'crown jewel'

“Yellowstone’s” John Dutton said: “If you build something worth having, someone's going to try to take it.”

West Alabama Corridor map Alabama News
Ainsworth continues verbal assault against West Alabama Corridor

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth made it clear earlier this week that he opposed the Ivey administration's decision to borrow $730 million against future tax receipts to finance the so-called West Alabama Corridor.

Morgan Murphy Alabama News
Morgan Murphy backs Trump’s pressure on Venezuela: ‘Most corrupt nation in our hemisphere’

Morgan Murphy, a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026, backed on Friday the Trump administration’s recent ramping up of pressure on Venezuela.

Hangout Music Festival Alabama News
Locals fear massive negative economic impact of Hangout Music Festival skipping 2026

The announcement that Hangout Music Festival, renamed the Sand in My Boots Festival in 2025, will not take place in 2026, has caused concern to many over the economic impact.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
National Taxpayers Union gives Tommy Tuberville ‘Taxpayers’ Friend Award’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) earned the prestigious “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for achieving an “A” grade in the latest edition of National Taxpayers Union Rates Congress, the organization announced recently. 

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall says Trump border enforcement showing overdose reduction, forcing higher fentanyl prices

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said the Trump administration's border policy appeared to be having a meaningful impact on the impact of illegal drugs on the streets.

CSX TRAIN Alabama News
Calera authorities respond to CSX train derailment blocking two crossings

Emergency crews worked overnight after a CSX train derailed near Sysco Foods.

IMG 3037 Alabama News
Hegseth, Alabama's federal delegation attend unveiling ceremony for U.S. Space Command's new site at Redstone Arsenal

U.S. Sec. of War Pete Hegseth and members of Alabama's federal delegation, along with local elected officials, attended an unveiling ceremony at Redstone Arsenal on Friday for U.S. Space Command's new site and signage.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville says massive Somali fraud in Minnesota enabled by Ilhan Omar, Tim Walz

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke from the Senate floor on Thursday about the massive fraud recently uncovered in Minnesota's Somali community.

dale strong Alabama News
Strong touts North Alabama's growing role in national security through Redstone's National C-UAS Training Center

On Thursday, at an annual hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) touted North Alabama's contributions to national security, including the development and testing of counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, as well as the training of individuals to operate them.

Lee County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
‘Sex, Money, Murder’: Lee County’s Operation Gang Shield nets nearly two dozen arrests

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of federal and local partners, conducted a seven-month-long operation that led to the arrests of 22 individuals with suspected associations with the Sex, Money, Murder (SMM) street gang.

Calera Police Alabama News
Calera Police chief ‘not going to rant’ after vehicle burglary suspect had 60 priors

The suspect in a Calera car burglary had 60 prior arrests, according to Police Chief David Hyche.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'Dr. Britt' recognized with honorary USA degree during commencement speech (Video)

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was presented with an honorary doctorate degree Friday by University of South Alabama president Jo Bonner.

Jhostin Alabama News
Honduran national facing second deportation following Mobile County arrest

The United States Department of Justice recently announced that an illegal immigrant in Mobile County would be referred to immigration officials for deportation after he was arrested in September.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issues three dispensary licenses

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issued three of the four required dispensary licenses to in-state businesses on Thursday after years of litigation brought implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis law to a halt.

Will Ainsworth, John Cooper Alabama News
'John Cooper should be embarrassed': Ainsworth slams 'massive boondoggle' West Alabama Corridor

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is joining the chorus of lawmakers voicing strong opposition to the West Alabama Highway saying that Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper, "should be embarrassed."

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Rogers touts NDAA boosting defense spending to over $1 trillion — 'Our country has really fallen behind'

Rogers said the bill authorizes more than half of the federal government's discretionary spending and gives the Pentagon direction on how to spend it, namely by expediting acquisitions and adapting to new technologies like drones and artificial intelligence.

Paul Finebaum Alabama News
‘I couldn’t do it’: Finebaum says 'political operatives' pushed him to bash ‘woke Disney,’ leading him to decide against U.S. Senate run

A reluctance to criticize his current employer as “woke” was the main reason ESPN football commentator Paul Finebaum decided against running for Senate in Alabama in 2026.

Tony Kennon Hangout Festival Alabama News
Orange Beach mayor aims to fill Sand in My Boots void in 2026

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is looking for a way to fill the void left by the cancellation of the Hangout/Sand in My Boots Festival.

Deportation officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York City field office arrest Wilmer Patricio Medina-Medina during an early morning operation, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in the Bronx borough of N Alabama News
Illegal alien with felony record pleads guilty to illegal re-entry after previous deportation

A Guatemalan man with ties to Albertville has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation.

WINDLE Alabama News
Man busted in Baldwin County child sex sting had fentanyl, authorities say

A Malcolm man is facing serious charges after an undercover sex sting in Baldwin County.

I 65 construction Alabama News
I-65 Alabaster-Calera widening project 'should be open by Spring 2028'

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) provided an update on a project to widen Interstate 65 from Alabaster to Calera.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
'Let the people take this country back': Tuberville calls for military coup against Venezuelan dictator Maduro

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed President Donald Trump's campaign to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro as the despot approaches his 13th year of rule.

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