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Whitney Cheatham Alabama News
Cullman salon operator arrested on 25 felonies; Mugshot goes viral

Whitney Cheatham of Cullman is facing 25 felony counts related to her business, Infusion Wellness Spa.

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Sean of the South: Going through old photos

I found old photographs in the attic. I rifled through hundreds of old Polaroids. Most were infant pictures of me naked.

Fairhope City Council Alabama News
Fairhope council candidates discuss vision, growth and tough decisions in Eastern Shore Republican Women forum

The Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) hosted a candidate forum on Thursday for all council candidates in Fairhope. 1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor moderated.

McDade Family Alabama News
Montgomery family benefits from new school choice law: ‘Give your children the advantage we did not have growing up’

The McDades are one of thousands of Alabama families utilizing the CHOOSE Act, an education savings account (ESA) program signed into law in 2024, this school year.

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Alabama ABC Board unveils rules for new hemp law

The Alabama ABC Board released a list of proposed rules this week relating to the implementation of a new hemp law state lawmakers passed during the 2025 session.

Giovanna Hernandez-Martinez Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: The curious case of Leeds 'social worker' Giovanna Hernandez-Martinez

A young woman who became a valedictorian, obtained a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, and managed to succeed in the shadows for 17 years should have had the wherewithal to sort out her illegal status. Why didn’t she?

Steve Perkins photo Alabama News
Appeals Court denies Decatur officer's claim of self-defense in Stephen Perkins death

The appeal of a former Decatur Police officer charged with murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Stephen Perkins did not take as long as expected.

BRENDA LADUN Alabama News
Longtime ABC 33/40 anchor Brenda Ladun announces retirement

ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun announced her retirement on Friday. While she is stepping away from the news business, Ladun said she will stay connected to fans in another way.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall blames defund the police movement for crime levels in D.C.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday said the “uptick in violent crime” in Washington D.C. was due to the defund the police movement.

barry moore Alabama News
Barry Moore launches Senate campaign with event in Sylvania — 'It’s not going to be easy, but it is our calling'

It was standing room only on Friday as U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate with a kickoff event in Sylvania.

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City of Wetumpka, Elmore County School Board purchase of $85,000 sound system for recently completed football stadium raises questions

According to the minutes from the Wetumpka City Council meeting on July 7, the city approved partnering with the Elmore County Board of Education to purchase a new sound system for the high school football stadium for over $85,000.

Trussville H&G Alabama News
Alabama Home & Garden Show opens Friday at Trussville Civic Center

The 2025 Alabama Home & Garden Show will open this Friday, August 15, at the Trussville Civic Center.

Mo Brooks Alabama News
'There are reasons to run and reasons not to run': Mo Brooks mulling another Senate run

Could former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks make another run at U.S. Senate?

1984 Bo Jackson Alabama News
Auburn to honor Heisman legend Bo Jackson at Iron Bowl 

Auburn to honor Heisman legend Bo Jackson at Iron Bowl

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 38

Governor Kay Ivey announced the special election dates for Alabama House District 38 on Friday. 

katie Britt meta Alabama News
'This is sick and twisted': Britt vows to hold Meta accountable after report showed AI chatbot could engage in ‘sensual’ banter with children

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is vowing to do whatever it takes to prevent Meta Platforms from being able to engage with "romantic or sensual" conversations with children after a Reuters report exposed an internal policy document that permitted the company’s chatbots to flirt with minors.

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Dr. William J. Bennett: What's old is new again

If the state’s courageous elected officials weren’t pursuing real educational freedom for families maybe we would need to accept decline as our destined path.

Carolself Alabama News
UA cheerleader, student activist, psychologist Dr. Carol Self dies at 80

Dr. Carol Self has died. Former UA cheerleader and Million Dollar Band march leader.

Amtrak groundbreaking Alabama News
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service starts route between Mobile and New Orleans next week

Amtrak's new "Mardi Gras Service" route will begin on August 18.

City of Hoover Alabama News
Kristin Landers: Which Hoover do you want?

Municipal elections are upon us here in Hoover. The two mayoral candidates – incumbent Frank Brocato and challenger Nick Derzis – appear to have different visions for the city.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Sec. of State Wes Allen touts recent ballot fraud arrests, new anti-human trafficking program at Cullman GOP dinner

In addition to securing elections, Allen, who is currently running for state lieutenant governor, said he wanted to make the state safer for children and other potential human trafficking victims. That’s why his office has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in launching the new Alabama Combats Trafficking program to engage small businesses and retailers in raising awareness and recognizing the signs of human trafficking.

Bruce Pearl and Sam Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan suggests support for Bruce Pearl Senate run driven by Alabama fans: 'Quit messing with my coach'

On Thursday’s episode of “The Dale Jackson Show,” State. Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said the continued speculation over a Bruce Pearl senate run was a “distraction” pushed by Alabama fans to pull him away from coaching.

Fairhope 8/15/2025 Alabama News
Why is AL(dot)com's JD Crowe harassing his conservative neighbor?

The Fairhope Public Library debate has elicited passionate responses from both sides to the point that it has become a prominent issue in the City of Fairhope's municipal elections on August 26.

Ralph Dawes Alabama News
Retired Scottsboro police chief Ralph Dawe dies

The Scottsboro Police Department is mourning the loss of "one of its most respected leaders."

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore: 'My number one job as a member of Congress is to protect America's freedom'

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said protecting Americans’ freedom is his top priority as a congressman and something he might be able to do even better if he wins his bid for Senate.

Wayne Reynolds Alabama News
SBOE’s Wayne Reynolds not running for re-election in 2026

Educator, veteran Wayne Reynolds will announce he is not running for State Board of Education at its Thursday meeting.

Lady Justice Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: The due process American immigration needs

The uneven application of due process threatens the Trump administration’s illegal immigration deportation efforts.

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