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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.

steve marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall on gambling package: ‘We’re pleased that it didn’t pass’

Attorney General Steve Marshall said on Friday he was pleased that a new lottery and gambling package didn’t pass this week.

State Sen Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott: Gambling 'no' vote blowback not going to change my vote

Earlier this week, a so-called test vote on a constitutional amendment required for a comprehensive gambling package failed in the Alabama Senate by one vote.

IVF, in-vitro fertilization Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court denies rehearing request on IVF embryo wrongful death case

The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied a rehearing request by the Mobile Infirmary Clinic in a wrongful death in-vitro fertilization lawsuit that received national attention in February.

Ethics Alabama News
'I anticipate that it will probably pass, but it’s going to be modified': Senate to consider ethics bill next week

Legislation passed by the House that changes some of the state's ethics laws will be considered by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee next week.

Lauren Dressback Alabama News
Cahaba Heights Elementary principal transferred amid controversy

The Cahaba Heights Elementary School principal was voted out Thursday in a special called meeting over a controversy that has taken a life of its own on social media.

Novosel chopper Alabama News
Britt, Moore respond to claims of funding being pulled from Fort Novosel to aid Ukraine: 'No dollars have been diverted'

The two lawmakers responded Thursday to social media posts circulating online showing a screenshot of an email alleging the U.S. Department of Defense diverted $130 million of its $140 million training budget for the USAACE to aid Ukraine.

Wind Creek Alabama News
PCI ‘deeply concerned’ about lottery, gambling constitutional amendment one vote away from passing Senate

A lottery and gambling constitutional amendment one vote away from passing the Senate will have “disastrous long-term impacts on Alabamians,” according to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI).

School Budget Alabama News
Senate passes $11 billion education budget, appropriation bills

The Senate passed a $11 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget and supplemental bills on Thursday.

Gulf Shores shooting Alabama News
Man caught on camera in 2023 Gulf Shores Spring Break shooting to serve five years

Rafiq Sh’mare Bradley, of Baldwin County, pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to a 20-year split sentence with five years to serve and five years probation.

shooting bullets glass police line Alabama News
Mobile County man found guilty of ‘fit of rage and jealousy’ murder

Prosecutors revealed Murice Sashington went into his ex-wife’s home when no one was there and waited for her to come home. He shot Quincy Kemp and killed him. Sashington’s ex-wife, Shanda Aver, was also shot and injured.

Hindu Prayer Alabama News
Alabama House of Representatives kicks off National Day of Prayer with Hindu prayer and scripture recitation, which was cut short, according to Hindu statesman

The Alabama House of Representatives began its legislative day on the National Day of Prayer with a Hindu prayer, followed by similar displays from lawmakers from various Christian denominations.

UAB Alabama News
House unanimously passes UAB-inspired Senate bill authorizing 'research and development corridors'

The House of Representatives passed Senate legislation on Thursday allowing cities to authorize "research and development corridors" for economic development

Federal Courthouse Northern District Alabama Alabama News
Drug informant shot 15 times sues Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

In April 2022, the plaintiff was shot 15 times in his front yard. This, after attorneys said he warned the sheriff’s office a “hit man” was after him and his wife. They said deputies did nothing to protect them. The victim survived the shooting but has permanent damage.

Meta site Alabama News
Meta to open data center in Montgomery

Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Montgomery that will bring 100 jobs.

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