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Downtown Montgomery was the site of another weekend homicide early Saturday morning. 

Moore said the Democrats should first vote to reopen the government, then work on negotiating their “Christmas wish list with $1.5 trillion in spending.”

In 2024, lawmakers passed legislation prohibiting the instruction of so-called divisive concepts, which outlawed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the teaching of divisive concepts at Alabama’s universities. Still, experts agree, and evidence indicates that Alabama’s major universities have found ways to continue teaching banned concepts by exploiting a loophole in Alabama’s law, with an egregious example occurring at Auburn University.

The Dothan Police Department is investigating a shootout that occurred inside a barbershop at the Wiregrass Commons Mall.

A small town in Alabama is inspiring the world after a simple act of kindness.

People in Fairhope are praising the Lord for the latest announcement from Chick-fil-A.

The new Central Alabama Water Board announced a special meeting for Tuesday to discuss where they are in the process of hiring a new CEO and consider retaining two consultants to examine Lake Purdy Dam.

During a press call on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), once again took Senate Dems to task for prolonging the government shutdown at the expense of American citizens.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) took to social media Thursday with a video message, criticizing U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and his fellow Democrats for causing the ongoing government shutdown.

The Daphne Police Department arrested four men in connection with an investigation during training by the Little Tree Project and Skull Games.

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth heavily criticized the AHSAA for their decision to double down on the rule stating that transfer students who accept CHOOSE Act funding must sit out a year before competing in athletics.

Earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) learned the Biden Administration had been spying on his and seven other Republican senators personal phone records.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is offering boating basics and license courses through December.

House Armed Services Committee chair U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) on Thursday contrasted President Donald Trump with his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, in dealing with global crises, particularly the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Following last weekend’s deadly shooting in Montgomery, lawmakers across the state are condemning Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and his leadership abilities.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and other Republican senators demanded on Friday the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) produce all records relating to the Biden FBI’s successful efforts to secretly obtain phone data from members of Congress as part of its Arctic Frost investigation into January 6.

Homewood City Councilman Nick Sims posted an image on Thursday comparing ICE agents to Nazis.

Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Benison denied wrongdoing on Thursday despite a recent audit released last week that his office owes the State of Alabama $4,966,427.69 for misspent bingo funds.

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced the arrest of one of its own for drug possession.

Montgomery Police arrested one juvenile male for his alleged role in the deadly downtown shootout last Saturday.

A man shot and killed in a busy area of Birmingham was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

Members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board increased its bailment fee on Thursday from 72 cents to $1 per case.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined other Senate Republicans in calling on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Dr. Martin Makary to reconsider the recent approval of a new generic abortion pill by the FDA.

Despite being declared a closed case by Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard, August Borden and his family are not giving up their fight for justice.

Carnival’s Spirit will return to Mobile in a few weeks and the ship will begin year-round cruises.

While the ongoing government shutdown threatens national security and could prevent some federal workers at the southern border from getting paid, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said it also endangers the Democrats' chance of winning the 2026 midterms.

A developing non-profit in Decatur canceled its 2025 Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival due to safety concerns.