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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Alabama News
Joey Clark: Is Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed facing the rotten fruit of yesteryear’s seeds?

City elections are scheduled for August 22, but no challengers have announced a bid for Reed’s position. But could recent lawsuits change that?

Constitution 2 Alabama News
Phil Williams: The seal of approval

The Constitution is our free society’s seal of approval. If something passes constitutional muster, then we can be more assured that we are protected and able to confidently move forward. It is the standard for measuring freedom.

Hot dog Alabama News
Randy Tatano: The menu in the press box

Of all the press box food I’ve experienced, most has been very good. Auburn definitely had the best menu (sorry, Alabama fans, but this is about food, not football) with a really tasty buffet.

Jesus on the cross Alabama News
Parker Snider: Easter is a call to change

Jesus didn’t die on that cross and rise again three days later so that you and I could stay the same. Are you willing to change? 

Crosses Alabama News
Ashley Carter: The greatest story of love ever told

Easter is celebrated all around the world as a time of renewal and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a chance for new life to emerge.

Garrett Crumby Alabama News
Sean of the South: Our angels

You’ve just read about three angels from a humble region of the world that is oft forgotten. We call this region the Great American South. And these were our angels.

Germany WWII Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Lessons from a teacher who outsmarted the Nazis

As we head south toward death and destruction of our own making, Anna Essinger's example is a remarkable reminder. What if we were people who did what was irrational, and seemingly impossible, but what was right?

AL Legislature Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Relief bills moving through the Alabama legislature are a good start

It is a positive development that Alabama lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are presenting serious proposals to reduce the tax burden of Alabamians.

Free Speech Zone Alabama News
Matt Clark: Trump’s arraignment and UAH’s speech code

Two very significant events happened this week: Donald Trump was arraigned in New York City, and the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH) substantially revised its speech code.

1819 Erica Alabama News
Erica Thomas talks the Baldwin Bridge Company civil litigation on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Editor-at-Large Erica Thomas on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the Baldwin Bridge Company civil litigation against ALDOT.

Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks the governor's supplemental Education Trust Fund budget on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the strange items in the governor's supplemental Education Trust Fund budget, including money for a waterpark, an airport and a World Games bailout.

1819 Jeff Poor Brian Moats Alabama News
Jeff Poor talks proposed legislation on cell phones and vaping on ‘Morning News with JT’ on NewsRadio 105.5 WERC

Listen to 1819 News Executive Editor Jeff Poor on iHeart Radio with JT as they discuss proposed legislation to outlaw holding a cell phone in one's hand while driving and proposed legislation to outlaw smoking or vaping in one's automobile if kids 14 and under are present.

Lady Justice Alabama News
Allen Keller: Lady Justice, Mother Democracy

We can resurrect these tattered maidens of democracy and justice, worn though they are. All it takes is a long, truthful look in a mirror that isn’t faulty … and a willingness to make some very tough admissions.

Donald Trump 2 Alabama News
John Wahl: Trump indictment bigger than one man

We are the most powerful nation on the face of this planet, not a banana republic. It’s time to return fairness, equal justice, and a respect for the rule of law to our political system.

Justin Bogie Headshot Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks the Education Trust Fund budget on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss Alabama's weird and separate Education Trust Fund budget.

Remote work Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Why Alabama is looking less attractive for remote workers

Making Alabama more attractive for remote workers could give the state an advantage in attracting and retaining businesses. It’s a win-win for the state and the legislature has the power to make it a reality.

Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks Elmore County prison construction costs on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "The Jeff Poor Show" as they discuss the rising costs of the new Elmore County prison, which is approaching $1 billion.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Joey Clark: Is Will Ainsworth Alabama's golden goose?

When the honking started, Will Ainsworth knew he was golden.

Trump Alabama News
Phil Williams: Lawfare

A good lawyer must occasionally step back, look objectively at a case or prosecution, and make sure that he doesn’t have his own grievances, emotions, politics, or prejudices wrapped up in it.

Courage Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Men of courage, where are you?

Our state and nation need strong men to lead us out of the darkness. It is going to take men of courage, toughness, and strong resilience to come forward and lead.

Isaiah Washington Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Isaiah Washington, in search of a political identity

Because of the left’s successful negative propaganda, the word "conservative" is now a synonym for "racist" or an “Uncle Tom,” and when you tell someone that you are a conservative, you basically admit that you fall in one of those categories.

Easter Eggs Alabama News
Randy Tatano: The Easter April Fools’ Day gag

The key to a great April Fools’ Day story is believability; it must look as if it’s actually true before the punch line. 

Whitewater rafting Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Lawmakers question whitewater park, other supplemental funding

If most of the surplus is not getting returned to citizens, it should at least be used for legitimate educational purposes, not for pet economic development projects.

Woke lawyers Alabama News
Matt Clark: Justice Mitchell’s smackdown of woke lawyering

You don’t get to show up in court and argue that you win because you’re a member of one race and the other parties are members of the other.

Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks Medicaid expansion on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss Medicaid expansion and how the federal government will cover most of the increase for the first two years and then the financial burden will fall on the state.

Grocery Store 2 Alabama News
Alabama Grocers Association's Ellie Taylor: Alabamians deserve the removal of the sales tax on groceries

Grocers daily witness hardworking Alabamians unable to purchase the food they need.

AEA Alabama News
Stantis: The AEA is spoiling Alabama's educational freedom

Amid a push for school choice, the Alabama Education Association continues to throw money at members of the Alabama Legislature.

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