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The Guntersville VA Clinic was officially renamed on Thursday in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Marshall County native Colonel Ola Lee Mize.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced on Thursday her Alabama First leadership PAC is contributing $10,000, the maximum amount allowable, to the congressional campaign of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise).

Despite the Trump administration's best efforts of late, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) remains concerned that Russian President Vladimir Putin's erratic behavior could lead to something more serious than his nation's conflict with Ukraine.

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) on Thursday as the new co-chairman of Alabama’s Joint Legislative Sunset Committee.

A man given a suspended sentence for the electronic solicitation of a child was re-arrested on Wednesday for violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action to schedule a drug linked to deaths across the country.

According to an announcement, Birmingham's Alabama Theatre will be hosting "A Conversation with Kamala Harris" on October 17, in which the failed presidential candidate "will share what she saw, what she learned, and what it will take to move forward" after losing the Electoral College 312-226.

We are just a few days away from game week for the season opener against Florida State and Alabama football has selected four players to serve as team captains for the 2025 season.

State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) announced on Thursday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Alabama’s Congressional District 1.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson is looking to improve public safety and address a stray animal problem with his new budget proposal.

It's a family affair. Dr. James Dobson, advocate for Biblical values in families, died Thursday at age 89. Alabama faith leaders react.

By restricting data access, Harris prevented citizens from being able to question his numbers or his policies.

Retired Jefferson County Judge Carole Smitherman has been named the new dean of Miles Law School. At the same time, her daughter, Birmingham City Councilor Crystal Smitherman, leads as one of the state's top fundraisers for a city council seat.

Our nations are troubled with war because the spirit of man is at war with itself. But we can overcome this: all it takes is a turning back to the wisdom of the ages.    

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and his wife, Paula, said enough is enough. In response to what they call political attacks during Tony Kennon's re-election campaign, the couple sat down with 1819 News to address numerous ethical and criminal allegations.

Cullman PD arrested Kody Smith Wednesday in relation to the alleged drug operation at Infusion Wellness, owned by his ex-wife Whitney Cheatham.

At this week’s Central Alabama Water meeting, the board voted to reduce the amount paid to their public relations firm, Direct Communications, from $38,000 per month to $18,000 per month.

University of West Alabama president Todd Fritch responded to a video showing the school’s dean of students admitting UWA is looking for loopholes to get around Alabama’s law banning taxpayer resources from funding DEI offices and training in public universities.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects in connection with an assault and robbery.

On Tuesday, the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund endorsed Birmingham's Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and his wife, Heather, discussed Trump’s agenda, faith, and teamwork in their Wednesday speech to the Republican Women of Coffee County.

Legislators will require testimony be sworn at upcoming Sunset Committee meetings.

An extended partnership with Yellawood will now allow Auburn athletics to display “Pat Dye Field” on each 25-yard line at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the athletic department announced on Wednesday, paying tribute to the legendary Auburn coach Pat Dye. 

The state of Alabama has the honor of hosting the traveling exhibit remembering the 9/11 attack Sept. 11-16 in Opelika.

A newly released video of University of West Alabama Dean of Students Byron Thetford shows Thetford admitting to searching for loopholes to fund DEI programming.

As a citizen of Hoover, I’m so thankful I encountered someone who listens, cares and acts, putting families over bureaucracy and service before politics.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) didn't mince words in reaction to the Minnesota Vikings unveiling two male cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, to its squad ahead of the season.