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Veterans to rally at State House in opposition to putting ADVA under governor’s control

Hundreds of veterans are expected to rally on Tuesday in Montgomery in opposition to legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the governor's control that passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 21-9 margin. 

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's new Director of the FBI, speaks during a swearing-in ceremony, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schief Alabama News
FBI director Kash Patel sending 500 agents to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal

FBI director Kash Patel is transferring 500 agents from Washington, D.C. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. 

FILE - The Supreme Court is seen under stormy skies in Washington, June 20, 2019. In the coming days, the Supreme Court will confront a perfect storm mostly of its own making, a trio of decisions stemming directly from the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Alabama News
SCOTUS allows COVID-19 unemployment claims seekers to sue State of Alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Friday a group of unemployed workers could sue the State of Alabama for allegedly delaying unemployment payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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House Speaker Ledbetter on Senate ADVA bill: ‘There’s a good chance we may pass it as-is’

The Alabama Senate finally passed its version of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) restructuring bill, now the House is poised to take it up with little to no additional changes.

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New gangway to greet passengers at Mobile’s Cruise Terminal

A new gangway is headed to Mobile for the Cruise Terminal. A new way on, a new look. The ship Carnival Spirit returns to Mobile this Fall.

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Cullman County Sheriff's Office takes over Hanceville Police Department; All employees placed on administrative leave

The Cullman County Sheriff's Office has taken over law enforcement duties for the City of Hanceville after the police chief, four officers and an officer's wife were charged in a corruption case.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter unsure about continuing overtime tax cuts — ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do’

While promising some kind of tax relief during the 2025 legislative session, House Speaker Nathanial Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) gave dubious hopes for extending the state’s overtime tax exemption, which is slated to expire this year.

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Property owner near VictoryLand Casino hopes legislature steers clear of gaming expansion; Recounts property crimes during casino heyday

Nestled in Macon County is a secluded farm about 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Interstate 85. The farm offers a sense of peace and tranquility for the Gannon family who lives there.

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Tuberville on NCAA’s new transgender athlete policy: ‘Continues their streak of being gutless’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday ripped the NCAA’s recently-passed participation policy for transgender student-athletes.

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Britt pushes Antisemitism Awareness Act – ‘We cannot allow antisemitism to fester in our schools, on our college campuses, or anywhere in our society’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently joined Republican and Democratic members of Congress to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism when investigating antisemitic acts on campus.

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Southern Company reports profit of $4.4 billion in 2024

Southern Company made $4.4 billion in 2024, according to an earnings statement released by the company on Thursday.

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Miss America Abbie Stockard honored on return to Auburn

Miss America Abbie Stockard was met with a warm welcome this week as she returned to Auburn University for a visit.

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House passes Pharmacy Board overhaul after ‘significant problems’ found last year — ‘I think that’s what the people want’

The Alabama House of Representatives advanced legislation on Thursday mandating the restructuring of the state’s pharmacy board and sunsetting it for only one year to ensure the changes are implemented.

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Tuskegee Airmen Day March 7: 80 years since end of WWII mission

The Tuskegee Airmen have a national historical site and an Airmen Day on March 7. Fifteen still remain alive. Living history.

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House pushes anti-illegal immigration package — Biden border policies ‘have been absolutely disastrous for the state of Alabama’

After the drama surrounding both legal and illegal immigration last year, the House of Representatives has dropped a series of bills meant to crack down on illegal immigration and the pervading issues that follow.

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Democrat gun bills fizzle in House committees – ‘I hope none of our children die as a result’

During Wednesday’s slew of committee meetings, two gun bills by House Democrats stalled, with the vote on one being delayed for the third time and the other getting voted down by Republican members.

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Lee County Sheriff's Office appears to provide misleading information on staffing issues

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones gave misleading information to 1819 News after receiving a media request about an investigation into three deputies.

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Britt files bill to exclude junk food from SNAP benefits

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Healthy SNAP Act on Wednesday to exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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Boeing laying off 71 workers in Huntsville

Boeing is laying off 71 workers in Huntsville in April.

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'Rampant culture of corruption' led to Hanceville PD operating as 'criminal enterprise' grand jury says; Recommendation to abolish department

A Cullman County grand jury has determined the Hanceville Police Department has been operating as a criminal enterprise and recommended disbanding the department after an investigation into the death of a dispatcher and other reported failures.

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Public hearing held on two PBM bills: ‘Independent pharmacy faces extinction in this state’

Two bills filed in the Alabama Senate that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers received a public hearing in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Wednesday.

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Multiple Hanceville police officers arrested; Cause of dispatcher death revealed

It was a cold, snow-covered morning in parts of Cullman County on Wednesday, but the cold descending over the City of Hanceville was chilling.

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Asylum-seeker files civil rights lawsuit against Mobile following inspection of nuisance property

An Iraqi asylum-seeker who has lived in Mobile County for 17 years filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Mobile following an incident after his property was annexed.

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House committee delays vote on Ivey-backed ADVA restructuring — ‘We decided to slow this down a little bit so we have maximum visibility’

On Wednesday, the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee once again delayed voting on legislation reforming the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, making the ADVA commissioner a cabinet position and changing the State Board of Veterans Affairs role.

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RFK Jr.-inspired Baldwin County mom Stephanie Durnin to lead health freedom fight in Alabama

Thousands of Alabama folks lobby the state legislature for health freedom, organized by Stephanie Durnin of Baldwin County. She was influenced to do this by new HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

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Senate passes workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation creating workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees in Alabama on Tuesday.

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Senate passes jury duty exemption for nursing mothers

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed Parker’s Law, a bill that exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty.

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