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$116K ADEM osprey sculpture ruffles lawmakers’ feathers

Lawmakers placed a 45-day hold on a new osprey sculpture being built at an Alabama Department of Environment Management facility on Thursday.

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Showdown in Madison? Moms for Liberty plans to move forward with Kirk Cameron reading event, questions capacity excuse — 'We’re not backing down'

“At this time, we are hopeful that the library will come to their senses and reverse their decision. We are still planning to be there on Saturday at 10 a.m.”

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No injuries reported in Wetumpka plane crash

No injuries or major property damage occurred from a small-engine plane crash that backed up traffic in Wetumpka on Thursday afternoon. 

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Woke mob threat forces Kirk Cameron-Moms for Liberty Madison library event cancellation

The library issued a statement Thursday saying the event had to be shut down due to capacity issues and security concerns.

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Rick & Bubba: Biden reversing Space Command decision about keeping Tuberville 'in line'

Wednesday, Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey of the "Rick & Bubba Show" railed against the Biden administration’s decision to make Colorado the permanent home of U.S. Space Command over Huntsville.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission chairman Dr. Steven Stokes resigning

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission chairman Dr. Steven Stokes is resigning about a week after a lawsuit questioned whether he was legally allowed to serve simultaneously on both the commission and the University of South Alabama board of trustees.

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‘I thought this was America’ — Students sent Tuscaloosa City Council emails begging not to shut down bars thinking measure was up for vote

After a post from two Barstool-Sports-affiliated Instagram accounts for University of Alabama students urged individuals to contact the Tuscaloosa City Council, hundreds of emails flooded councilors’ inboxes before the July 25 council meeting urging them not to close the city’s bars at midnight.

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Tuberville slams recent Trump indictment – 'I think the American people are really getting tired of it'

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently denounced the third indictment of former President Donald Trump, claiming the indictment was "politics" leading into the 2024 presidential election.

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As a 'Coast Guard City,' Mobile to celebrate National Coast Guard Day

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said he hopes U.S. Coast Guard members know the city supports them as National Coast Guard Day (August 4) approaches.

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Tuberville concludes statewide tour listening to concerns over upcoming Farm Bill

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) concluded his statewide tour on Wednesday, spending the week listening to Alabama farmers’ concerns to ensure Alabama representation in the 2023 Farm Bill.

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Judges choose plaintiffs’ recommended cartographer in upcoming Alabama redistricting hearing

Three federal judges chose David Ely on Wednesday to be the new court-appointed map drawer in an upcoming redistricting lawsuit hearing in federal court. 

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Far-left TikTok influencer plots protest against Moms for Liberty event in Madison featuring Kirk Cameron, Riley Gaines — 'Shut the F--- Up'

The event at Madison Public Library hosted by the Moms for Liberty chapter in Madison County is expected to draw over 350 attendees, but it’s also attracted a group of far-left protesters planning to hold an event of their own at the same time across the street.

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Two inmates picking up trash struck, killed by car in Marion County

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) released information Wednesday after a deadly incident involving two inmates working on the side of the road.

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U.S. Rep. Strong on Space Command HQ decision: 'We've got an investigation staring us right at 12 o'clock'

As the fallout from the Biden administration's decision for the Space Command headquarters to remain in Colorado as opposed to moving to Madison County's Redstone Arsenal lingers, Alabama's congressional delegation has sprung into action to challenge the merits of the decision.

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‘It's trickery and fraud, not free market capitalism' — Mises Institute economist calls out Politico article touting Democrats as free market allies for pro-ESG stance

Last week, Politico released an article suggesting progressives in the Democratic Party are the true allies of the free market economy because of their support of environmental, social governance investing and large asset managers like BlackRock Inc. and Vanguard. 

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The new Fauci: NIH names pro-masker, COVID alarmist UAB's Marrazzo as National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director

NIH acting director Lawrence A. Tabak tapped Dr. Jeanne M. Marrazzo, who currently serves as the Division of Infectious Diseases director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, for the job.

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Scope of Alabama redistricting hearing will be ‘limited,’ judges say

The scope of an upcoming federal court hearing will be limited to whether a map recently passed by Republicans in a special session complies with section two of the Voting Rights Act.

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Moore introduces legislation encouraging military veteran school resource officers — 'We can better protect our children'

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced The Securing American Classrooms Act of 2023, a school safety bill.

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State Sen. Melson ‘breathing well on his own’ post-cardiac arrest in South Korea

State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) is recovering well in South Korea after he was hospitalized for cardiac arrest on a legislative trip last week. 

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Trump indicted for third time ahead of Montgomery speech on Friday — 'It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day'

Former President Donald Trump was indicted again by the Department of Justice on Tuesday afternoon.

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Man accused of shooting two Bibb County deputies pleads not guilty to all charges

The man charged in the death of a Bibb County deputy pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Tuesday.

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Autauga County Commission approves AG opinion to address ongoing issues with Prattville library

The Autauga County Commission has approved a resolution allowing the county’s legal team to submit a request to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for a legal opinion in battling controversial books in the Prattville-Autauga Public Library.  

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Former Alabama reporter defends claim he found slave ship Clotilda, says he was 'intentionally written out' of history

A former news reporter who said he found Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring captives to the United States, is defending that claim after he said some have attempted to write him out of history.

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Vestavia Hills Chief of Police dies after 45 years of service

The City of Vestavia announced the death of long-time police chief Danny P. Rary.

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‘No Labels’ third party submits signatures to obtain ballot access in Alabama 2024 election

A moderate third party called No Labels is attempting to get its presidential ticket on the 2024 general election ballot in Alabama.

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'We enjoy being a city that people like coming to' — Bar owner on Tuscaloosa’s Strip says he stands to lose 35% profit if alcohol sales end early

One bar owner on The Strip in Tuscaloosa told 1819 News last week that his bar stands to lose as much as 35% of his profit if city officials require bars to stop selling alcohol earlier. 

Protesters for women's rights hold a rally on the Alabama Capitol steps to protest a law passed the week before making abortion a felony in nearly all cases with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Montgomery, Ala. Alabama News
Alabama abortion providers sue AG Marshall for vowing to prosecute those who assist out-of-state abortions

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said that under Alabama’s accessory and conspiracy provisions, those who help arrange and fund out-of-state abortions could be held criminally liable.

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