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Wellborn Cabinet has been in operation for decades in Alabama. The company has survived a recession and uncertain economic outlooks.

Montgomery police arrested Dantavious McGhee, 19, on Monday for one count of capital murder, nine counts of assault first degree, and three counts of assault second degree for his alleged role in a deadly downtown shootout on Bibb and Commerce Street on October 4. 

Late last week, the State opened the comment period for the "Draft 2025 Comprehensive School Counseling and Guidance Model for Alabama Public Schools (The Alabama Model)." The 50-page document "is designed to help schools establish school counseling and guidance programs that enable students to become successful in the areas of academic development, career development, and foundational wellness."

The Priceville City Council voted unanimously Monday evening at an appeal hearing to reverse the firing of an officer terminated for his role in a deadly police chase.

The Rainsville community celebrated a hometown hero for his 100th birthday.

Following an agreement to the first phase of a peace deal between the terrorist group Hamas and the country of Israel, lawmakers from across Alabama are praising President Donald Trump for playing a defining role in brokering the historic accord.

Though the Madison County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its investigation, Chief Deputy District Attorney Tim Gann recently addressed some alternate theories in the case of injured Deshler High School student August Borden and explained why he chose not to pursue criminal charges.

The Port of Mobile celebrated the completion of the 50-foot depth ship channel, making it the deepest container port in the Gulf of America.

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is investigating the latest homicide in Prichard, which happened over the weekend.

Ron Ingram is retiring as the Alabama High School Athletic Association's (AHSAA) communications director, the AHSAA announced on Monday.

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

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.

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.”

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

As the government shutdown stretches into its third week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said the Democrats could be holding out until after the "No Kings" protests scheduled to take place nationwide this weekend.

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.

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.

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

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.