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The Birmingham Police Department took a homicide suspect into custody on Sunday.

In front of a sold-out crowd of mostly orange and blue for The Battleground 2k25 event at Legacy Arena, No. 22 Auburn fell to No. 1 Houston, 73-72 in a last-second thriller. 

Foley's Mike Vandenheuvel, better known as Mike Van, announced he is running for Alabama Senate District 32.

Students from the University of Mobile paid a visit to inmates of the Baldwin County Corrections Center to share the Word of God.

Mackenzie Cotton's whole life has been centered around softball. But two injuries have benched her. Now, she is sharing her story and how her faith in God is getting her through.

The Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama (ADAA), representing more than 300 franchised new car and truck dealers, endorsed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

The newest member of Alabama's congressional delegation isn't pleased with his party's leadership, declaring it was "incredibly frustrating, incredibly disappointing" that some of his Democrat colleagues in the U.S. Senate voted with Republicans to reopen the federal government.

Socialism may promise equality, but history shows that its ultimate outcome is control, not liberty. The stakes are high. New York City has chosen its path. Now it is up to the rest of America to decide: Will we protect freedom, or will we allow dependence and government control to take root?

As President Ronald Reagan once said, "Our schools hold the future of America in their hands. They will decide whether that future is enlightened, free, and informed, or shrouded in the darkness of ignorance."

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch is running for sheriff in 2026, and he told 1819 News that his record proves he is the man for the job.

Sloppy play by No. 4 Alabama resulted in a 23-21 loss to No. 11 Oklahoma on homecoming.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) discussed his ongoing campaign to become Alabama's next U.S. Senator this week on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program."

The Eastern Shore Republican Women hosted Madison Lawrence, of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), for their monthly luncheon Thursday.

Hundreds of attendees packed into The Barber Motorsports Museum and Event Center in Birmingham on Friday night for the 2025 Albert Patterson Gala hosted by 1819 News.

Even after his retirement, he still preached. He preached in a country church, way out in the sticks. Sepulga Baptist, it was called. A place so far from town they had to mail order sunshine from Sears, Roebuck & Co.

The First Amendment protects free expression, but does not guarantee unrestricted access for minors. For more than half a century, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that protecting children from harmful or obscene content is not only permissible but also a compelling government interest.

Persistent financial troubles have forced the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) in Greenville to downsize its operations by reducing staff and services. 

No. 4 Alabama will host No. 11 Oklahoma at Bryant-Denny Stadium for just the eighth matchup between the two teams.

Tucker Carlson accepted the Albert Patterson Courage Award on behalf of his longtime friend, the late Charlie Kirk, on Friday night.

1819 News awarded three Alabamians the Albert Patterson Courage Award on Friday in front of a sold-out crowd of 500 attendees at Barber Motorsports Park.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery attempt and shooting that occurred Saturday morning in Birmingham.

A Roanoke man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into child pornography.

A Boeing C-40 Clipper touched down at Gulf Shores International Airport on Thursday, sparking questions of who was visiting Gulf Shores.

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is taking public comment on a draft of the 2025 "Alabama Course of Study: Digital Literacy and Computer Science" until 5 p.m. on November 27. The issue will then be presented to the Alabama State Board of Education at its December 2025 meeting.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) plans to file legislation in the 2026 session addressing public corruption.

On Friday, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban provided some late-season wisdom for his former team as the Crimson Tide make a run at the College Football Playoff.