Join Eric Metaxas and 1819 News at the 1st Annual Albert Patterson Gala on November 15! Click here for tables and tickets!
Rise to the Moment of Truth Saturday, October 12, 2024

Alabama News
Get our coverage of the top stories in Alabama news.

Hurricane Helene. Alabama News
State sending additional support personnel to Florida, North Carolina in wake of massive hurricane damage

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the state would be deploying additional aid workers to both Florida and North Carolina to assist in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Atmore Death Penalty Alabama News
State slated to perform fifth execution this year for man convicted of murdering five people in one night

The State of Alabama set to carry out its fifth execution of the year on Thursday with the scheduled lethal injection of Derrick Dearman, who was convicted of murdering five of his girlfriend's relatives.

Child fire rescue Alabama News
State Rep. Underwood to retry effort to ban sex offenders from being employed, volunteering as first responders

After failing to receive Senate deliberation in the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) has pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session that would bar convicted sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders.

Alabama Political News absentee ballot Alabama News
Appeals court keeps partial block on new ballot harvesting law in place as Election Day nears

A three-judge panel of judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied a requested stay of a partial preliminary injunction on Alabama’s new ballot harvesting law.

arrest handcuffs Alabama News
Georgia woman charged in shooting, police chase that shut down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of a woman charged in connection to a chase that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65 Friday.

Trump wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate offering Trump wall photos in exchange for hurricane survivor donations

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate is using panels he purchased from Donald Trump's border wall for the greater good.

Montgomery County DA Daryl Bailey Alabama News
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey retiring

Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey is retiring.

police lights Alabama News
Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in Texas taken into custody after chase that ended in Autauga County

A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a chase and standoff that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65.

Joe Biden Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt challenge Biden admin’s federal highway emissions rule

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) signed on to an amicus brief requesting an appeals court uphold a U.S. District Court decision ruling the Biden-Harris administration’s highway emissions final rule is illegal. 

Arthur Orr Alabama News
Orr: 'It's past time' to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices; Says lack of online access 'red-herring argument'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is on board with putting an end to the state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers after a recent error by the Pickens County Herald cost taxpayers nearly $2 million.

i-65 accident Alabama News
Law enforcement incident shuts down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) closed all lanes of Interstate 65 in Autauga County Friday afternoon.

Daphne Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Trial set for Daphne man accused in quadruple pickax murders of family

The man charged in the February 22, 2023, deaths of four people in Daphne could go to trial on May 12, 2025.

Beer sale Alabama News
Marshall County proposes forming alcohol review board if wet amendment passes

As voters head to the polls on November 5 to pick the next U.S. President, Marshall County residents will also decide on whether to allow the sale of alcohol in unincorporated areas of the county.

Reed Ingram Alabama News
State Rep. Ingram bill would create juvenile, guardian intervention program for non-violent offenses – 'I think this is how we can get a handle on this crime'

In one of many efforts to address crime issues in Montgomery and other metro areas in the state, State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) has pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session to create a compulsory intervention program for non-violent juvenile offenders.

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan: Costly newspaper error could revive legislative effort to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices

A recent publishing error by the Pickens County Herald that cost taxpayers nearly $2 million has reignited debate over whether a state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers should be abolished.

JOSE PASCUAL-REYES Alabama News
Little movement in double murder, kidnapping case involving Dadeville illegal immigrant

Over two years after Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes, an illegal alien living in Dadeville, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and double murder, the case has seen little movement.  

Newspaper printing press. Photo by Bank_Phrom. Alabama News
'It accidentally got left out': Pickens County Herald GM explains '$1.76 million' ALDOT legal ad error

The general manager of the Pickens County Herald said a corrupt file likely caused an error in a legal ad placed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Wes Allen, 10/10/2024 Alabama News
Secretary of State Wes Allen doubles down on 'data mining' operation League of Women Voters — 'They’re liberal'

During a speech to the Eastern Shore Republican Women, Allen doubled down on an earlier criticism of the League of Women Voters and warned attendees not to be fooled by some of their alleged efforts.

Hurricane Milton Alabama News
Alabama Urban Search and Rescue Task Force deployed to North Carolina, Florida

A Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force was deployed to Florida Thursday and Alabama National Guard (ALNG) soldiers were sent to North Carolina.

Figures and dobson Alabama News
Figures exaggerates Dobson net worth in CD-2 debate with weeks to go in election

Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures debated how to reduce crime and took shots at each other’s net worths during a debate on Thursday.

Patrick Sellers. Alabama News
State Rep. Sellers files bill to increase joint custody in divorce cases in the state

State Rep. Patrick Sellers (D-Birmingham) recently pre-filed legislation to hopefully increase the number of joint custody agreements awarded in divorce cases in Alabama.

Jerry Carl, 10/10/2024 Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Carl doubtful about Baldwin County Haitian influx: 'I just don’t see that thousand immigrants coming'

Based on the Biden administration reportedly opting not to extend the Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans program, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said he believes Baldwin County will get a reprieve from a potential Haitian migrant influx.

Foley Police Alabama News
Foley forensics seminar 'Down by the Water' brings in nearly 300 for free training

The Foley Police Department is hosting its 15th annual forensics seminar this week.

Alabama Political News Davis9 Alabama News
State Board of Veterans Affairs asks ADVA commissioner Davis to reconsider resignation

Members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) unanimously voted at a Thursday meeting to ask outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis to consider rescinding his resignation.

Marshall County superintendents at meeting Alabama News
Marshall County’s five school superintendents concerned with loss of revenue due to businesses not collecting 1-cent sales tax increase

The five school district superintendents in Marshall County are calling for more transparency from the County Commission due to concerns the schools are not receiving their fair share of the recently enacted 1-cent sales tax increase.

Marriott Alabama News
State of Alabama to receive $973,468 from Marriott lawsuit settlement

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Wednesday that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has settled with Marriott International, Inc. due to an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. 

Alabama Political News ADVA5 Alabama News
Veterans board committee bucks Ivey, clears ADVA commissioner Kent Davis of wrongdoing

Members of the Benefits and Services committee of the State Board of Veterans Affairs unanimously passed a report on Wednesday stating the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and outgoing commissioner Kent Davis didn’t mishandle $7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. 

First 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last