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Political contributions Alabama News
Workarounds, First Amendment issues threaten efficacy of enabling bill's ban on gambling interests political contributions

Last week, a conference committee made a breakthrough on a proposed comprehensive gambling package.

Academy1 Alabama News
‘Signing Day’ for high school students who earned jobs: Academy of Craft Training

High school studies who completed an internship in construction-related trades had a 'Signing Day.' They were awarded jobs.

Alabama state house Alabama News
Gambling, property tax cap, other bills still in limbo in last full week of legislative session

With only three days left, the 2024 legislative session will likely conclude this week.

library books, banned books Alabama News
Proponents make final push for library obscenity bill — 'We are so close to having a law that holds our libraries accountable'

Advocates against sexually explicit library books are making a last push for the final passage of a bill removing school and public library obscenity exceptions in the final days of the legislative session.

Foley Beach Express Alabama News
Foley, Orange Beach, Baldwin County to terminate Beach Express contracts

The Baldwin County Commission, the city of Foley and the city of Orange Beach are scheduled to terminate contracts with the Baldwin County Bridge Company.

Emp us Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: Preventive steps in Alabama against an EMP explosion

'Grid Security' meeting about preventing an electromagnetic pulse explosion. Enterprise, May 7, 6:30 p.m. at Wiregrass Outdoors.

Tristonmay5 Alabama News
Alabama 15-year-old Triston Harper advances to Top Five in 'American Idol'; Competes again next Sunday

Alabama's Triston Harper made the Top Five in American Idol and will perform again on Sunday, May 12. He is 15 and from McIntosh.

Hindu Prayer 2 Alabama News
ALCAP's Davis: House's Hindu prayer to open legislative day on National Day of Prayer 'odd,' 'disturbing'

During Thursday's broadcast of "Priority Talk" on Birmingham radio's Truth 101.1 WXJC, host Greg Davis weighed in on the Alabama House of Representatives electing to kick off National Day of Prayer with a Hindu prayer rather than a traditional Christian prayer.

Katt Williams special Alabama News
Katt Williams mentions Carlee Russell, Riverboat Brawl in new 'Woke Foke' Netflix special

Katt Williams’ new hour-long special “Woke Foke” premiered live on Netflix Saturday and one big Alabama news story was featured as part of what Williams called “the real news.”

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville warns against slippery slope of congressional efforts to restrict antisemitic campus speech

In an interview with 1819 News, Alabama's senior U.S. Senator reacted to the antisemitic undertone of those protests and what potential policy fixes might exist.

Sen. Richard Shelby Alabama News
Former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby turns 90 on May 6

Retired U.S. Senator Richard Shelby turns 90 years old on May 6.

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue Alabama News
Fort Morgan Fire Rescue reports 13 rescues already in 2024; Chief warns about rip currents

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue has already recorded 13 rescues in 2024, which is more than they usually see all year. Chief Lee Steiner said that is why it is important for him to get the word out about beach safety.

State Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) Alabama News
State Rep. Wilcox appointed to Energy Council executive committee

Last week, State House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced his appointment of State Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) to the Energy Council's executive committee.

Alabama Senate Alabama News
Flashback: State Sen. Elliott predicted what would lead to gambling's 2024 demise in early April

Last week's failed "test" vote on a gambling package that included a constitutional amendment and so-called enabling legislation shocked many after it sailed through the Alabama House of Representatives by a wide margin earlier in the day.

Dog Alabama News
Could Mobile’s new incentives for pet adoption become a model for other Alabama cities?

Waiver of adoption fees, free dog food and a $100 gift certificate to qualified adopters at Mobile's Animal Shelter May 3-4.

Jeremiah Castille Alabama News
Former Crimson Tide football star Jeremiah Castille recounts playing for Alabama legend 'Bear' Bryant during final years coaching

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Castille told of how he overcame his rough upbringing, found Christ during a summer revival as a kid, and was inspired by Bryant to succeed both on and off the field.

Kamarie Holland Alabama News
Convicted murderer of five-year-old Kamarie Holland receives death sentence

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland, received a death sentence after being found guilty of the crime last month.

Daniel Crain Alabama News
Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of attempted rape, intimidating witness, strikes plea deal for 90 days in jail

A Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of trying to rape a woman and later intimidating a witness will avoid trial after prosecutors agreed to a plea deal.

FBI SWAT team Watervliet Arsenal Alabama News
Ivey signs anti-swatting bill into law

Legislation by State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) adding criminal penalties for swatting was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

John Hamm Alabama News
ADOC's Hamm expects May 2026 Elmore County prison completion date — 'Probably 25% complete'

During Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) commissioner John Hamm offered an expected update on the long-anticipated Elmore County mega-prison.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
Stringer named chair for Mobile County Legislative Delegation, shooting for smooth transition

The Mobile County Legislative Delegation selected State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) as its new chairman after the former chair had to step down due to other priorities.

Rices Whale Alabama News
Tuberville says new whale habitat policy could devastate Alabama's coastal communities

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined in on a letter to the Biden administration on how radical climate change policies can negatively impact Alabama’s economy.

Albritton54 Alabama News
Albritton: Failure to address sports, online gaming and lack of additional PCI site made gambling bill 'unpalatable'

In an interview that aired on Friday's Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," the Escambia County Republican said that it came down to three specifics that led to his "no" vote.

Rushpropst Alabama News
Pell City High School head football coach Rush Propst resigns — ‘This decision was mine and mine alone’

Embattled head football coach Rush Propst announced his resignation from Pell City High School on Friday.

Flyers1 Alabama News
Antisemitic flyers thrown in Baldwin County forwarded to FBI as possible hate crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been alerted to a possible hate crime in Baldwin County after flyers were thrown into yards that depicted antisemitic writings.

demopolis Utilities Alabama News
Senate passes bill creating Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis

Legislation creating the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis passed the Senate by a 28-3 margin on Thursday.

joe biden Alabama News
Biden on the Ballot: Ivey signs bill ensuring President’s Alabama ballot access

A bill ensuring that President Joe Biden will appear on Alabama’s November presidential ballot has been signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey.

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