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Gulf Coast's largest homebuilder Truland Homes acquired by D.R. Horton, Inc.

On Wednesday, D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest by volume homebuilder in the United States, announced it had acquired Truland's homebuilding operations to combine it with its platforms in Baldwin County and northwest Florida.

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State agrees to pay $1 million in settlement with estate of Bibb County deputy Brad Johnson, who was killed on duty in 2022

The State of Alabama has agreed to pay the estate of slain Bibb County deputy Brad Johnson $1 million, the maximum allowed by state law.

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Allen Keller: A lesson in ‘Legal Fluidity’

Definitions today seem to be continually changing. Resist the lies and tell the truth; for it is the one thing that can set us free.

Rogers in Taiwan Alabama News
U.S. Reps. Rogers, Palmer visit Taiwan, discuss plans to 'deter aggression' by China

During an Indo-pacific tour, U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) visited Taiwan to reiterate support for Taiwan’s sovereignty and to address supposed concerns with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Diamond Alabama News
Daphne's Interstate 10-Alabama Highway 181 'Diverging Diamond' intersection designated the 'Senator Trip Pittman Interchange'

Alabama's first "diverging diamond" interchange opened in 2020 at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Alabama Highway 181 near Daphne.

Paul Finebaum Alabama News
SEC Network's Finebaum: 'Alabama is still the biggest school in college football'

With SEC Media Days just a few weeks away, Georgia may be getting all the buzz coming off back-to-back National Championships, but according to SEC Network host Paul Finebaum, “Alabama is still the biggest school in college football.”

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On this day in 1819: Alabama’s first constitutional convention convenes in Huntsville

On the Fourth of July, Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence from the English crown and the birth of the new Republic, but today, July 5, Alabamians have something further to celebrate: the anniversary of our state’s conception.

COVID Vaccine Alabama News
ACLL's Clark: SCOTUS ruling could help Alabamians fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine due to religious beliefs

Alabama Center for Law and Liberty president Matt Clark told 1819 News on Wednesday that one recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has the potential to help Alabamains who lost their jobs for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious beliefs. 

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Another cannabis company seeks to join lawsuit against commission

Another cannabis company is seeking to join a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC).

Constitutional Carry Permitless Carry firearm gun Alabama News
State Rep. Stringer defends constitutional carry — 'Permits were just not a good tool anyway'

According to Stringer, leaving the required permit system is not an extreme danger as it was not as safe or foolproof as many believed.

University of Alabama Alabama News
What are Alabama colleges teaching about gender? Here are 10 courses at public universities this fall

1819 News read through the course curriculum and found several reading assignments arguing in favor of gender ideology while not a single assignment presented the opposing argument.

Broadband Alabama News
Billy Taylor: Avoid the liberal agenda when expanding broadband

Unfortunately, efforts to get rural Alabama connected could be slowed by more red tape from Washington.

Prison interior Alabama News
Lawmakers confused, frustrated at rapid price increase of planned Alabama mega-prisons

In 2021, the Alabama Legislature approved $1.3 billion in funding for two prisons; now, the price tag for just one is approaching $1 billion, leaving some lawmakers frustrated and others with more questions than answers.

Nathaniel Ledbetter, Will Ainworth Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter endorses Ainsworth for governor in 2026 at annual Henagar event

Tuesday, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) hosted their annual Fourth of July breakfast with a guest list that featured a who's who in state politics in North Alabama.

Federalist Society panel Alabama News
Federalist Society hosts debate on 'freedom of thought' as more Southern states look to combat woke ideology on college campuses

From Critical Race Theory to diversity, equity and inclusion, more Southern states like Alabama and Florida are trying to push back against woke ideology at public universities.

Fireworks Alabama News
Joey Clark: Sacred and undeniable self evidence

As we prepare for our annual July 4th festivities, basking in the warm glow of fireworks that light the night sky, let us take a moment to reflect on the light of America’s most explosive and emblematic document, the Declaration of Independence. 

Medical Marijuana Alabama News
Judge postpones hearing on medical cannabis licensing leading to potential for further delays in licensing process

The business license selection process for medical cannabis licenses could see further delays.

Thomas Jefferson in 1805 Image from Wikipedia Alabama News
The man behind the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson

On this day 247 years ago, the American colonies declared their independence from the British crown and furthered a great struggle for separation that lasted slightly over six years and resulted in the creation of a new American republic.

Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Fourth of July a reminder of an 'inherently un-American' effort by Baldwin County Commission to grant certain cities regulatory authority over unincorporated subdivisions

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is warning of an upcoming vote from the Baldwin County Commission to allow certain municipalities to tax, police and regulate unincorporated subdivisions.

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'Insurance companies are playing way too many games' — Alabama hospitals struggling to be paid for their services

In addition to a shortage of health care providers, Alabama’s hospitals are struggling on the business side due to the convoluted structure of insurance.

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Electricity costs up 10% for Alabamians in 2023

Electricity costs for residential customers in Alabama are up about 10% this year, according to data released last week by the federal government. 

Cole Cubelic Alabama News
SEC Network's Cole Cubelic: 'Don't count out the Tide'

SEC Network analyst and radio show host Cole Cubelic says "don't count out the Tide" in the upcoming football season.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Online petition to relocate LGBTQ+ books for minors at Prattville library removed for 'hate speech'

The petition started by Prattville parents to relocate LGBTQ+ books for minors has been taken down by the host website for containing “hate speech.”

Digital Currency Alabama News
Economist: Central Bank Digital Currencies are a ‘power play’ for the Federal Reserve, federal government — Here’s how Alabama can push back

The popularity of digital currencies like Bitcoin has skyrocketed over the past decade. CBDCs, like cryptocurrencies, are digital, but the main difference is that CBDCs fall under the control of the federal government.

Child abuse, child trafficking Alabama News
Phil Williams: For the least of them

Child trafficking is here. Let that sink in. Child trafficking is right here, in your state, your community or perhaps even your home. 

Tuberville Alabama News
USA Today ‘race and inequality’ sports editor: Tuberville 'a danger to the country' military holds — Featured on Montgomery Advertiser, Gadsden Times, Tuscaloosa News front pages

As U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions stretches into its sixth month, his critics are finding more dramatic ways to express their impatience.

Barry Moore, Jerry Carl meet with President Donald Trump following 2020 primary victories Alabama News
Legislature working to avoid a Carl-Moore GOP primary with Alabama's new congressional district map?

After last month's 5-4 Milligan v. Allen decision, it seemed inevitable that two Republican congressional incumbents would be forced to face each other in a head-to-head match-up.

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