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Mobile County DHR director denies discrimination claims in federal court filings

Mobile County Department of Human Resources director Stephanie Streeter denies all claims in a seven-count lawsuit against her and the Alabama DHR.

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Bruce Pearl slams ‘State run media’ MSNBC for censoring Trump’s Iowa victory speech

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl ripped MSNBC on Tuesday after the network refused to air former President Donald Trump’s speech on Monday night after handily winning the Iowa Republican caucus.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
'A victory for Alabama': AG Marshall commends 11th Circuit for decision allowing enforcement of ban on transgender surgeries, medications for minors

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that Alabama can enforce its 2022 law banning gender transitioning procedures and medications for minors.

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Ainsworth announces endorsement for House District 27 — 'I am going all-in to elect Jeana Ross'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth hopes to have a say in who takes over his old House seat. On Tuesday, he officially endorsed former Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Jeana Ross in the special election for House District 27, which he held from 2014-2018.

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Stacy George, Jeana Ross, Alan Miller announce bids for House District 27 seat vacated by State Senator-elect Wes Kitchens — 'I'd be crazy not to run'

Less than two days after being defeated by State Senator-elect Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) in Tuesday’s Republican primary special election for Senate District 9, former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George told 1819 News he's ready to get back on the campaign trail for House District 27.

ARMY2 Alabama News
Joey Clark: The Army's excuse for recruitment failures? Too many fat, stupid, drug-addicted bigots

The U.S. Army would rather frame their victory for diversity as a failure in recruitment – one due to a wicked mix of pathologies in the white male population of the United States.  

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State Rep. Givan files weight discrimination bill — 'I didn’t think it was an issue until people started reaching out'

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is taking on weight discrimination in the workplace by filing a bill in the upcoming legislative session to prohibit employers from using weight or body size in job determination.

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Corrections officers arrested, charged with accepting CashApp payments to smuggle contraband

Court filings show two former Alabama Department of Corrections officers used CashApp to receive funds for the purposes of smuggling contraband into an Elmore County prison facility.

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Tuberville endorses Utah GOP candidate for Romney's soon-to-be vacant Senate seat

With U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) retiring, the battle for his seat is already heating up. On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) helped fan the flames by endorsing GOP candidate Trent Staggs in the race.

Trump wins Iowa Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt, Carl, Moore applaud Trump's 'decisive victory' in Iowa caucus — 'Time to make Joe Biden a one-term president'

Former President Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Iowa’s GOP primary caucus on Monday, beating out the other top contenders with 51% of the total vote.

Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn endorses Dick Brewbaker in AL-2 race: 'He walks the walk'

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn endorsed former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) in the race for Alabama's newly drawn second congressional district.

wheel of fortune stock photo Alabama News
Watch party for Baldwin County contestant on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Friday: You're Invited

On Friday, Jill Yawn of Baldwin County’s Eastern Shore will compete on the nationally televised game show "Wheel of Fortune."

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Jewish Film Festival in South Alabama to be held January 16, 18, 21

One avenue to study Jewish heritage and recent history is the Jewish Film Festival in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

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Eli Gold bittersweet over Saban's retirement — 'Selfishly, I hate it'

University of Alabama play-by-play announcer Eli Gold has mixed feelings over Nick Saban's recently announced retirement after a legendary career.

Computer Screen Alabama News
State Rep. Matt Woods: It's time to combat AI-generated child porn in our state

We must send a crystal-clear message that child sexual abuse material, in all its forms, will not be tolerated in Alabama.

Auburn’s Chad Baker-Mazara (10) during the game between the #16 Auburn Tigers and the LSU Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Alabama News
Auburn up to No. 13 in AP top 25 college basketball poll

After an upset-filled week of college basketball, Auburn University moved up three spots in this week's Associated Press top 25 college basketball poll to sit at number 13.

Property tax Alabama News
State Sen. Sessions to file bill capping property tax increases from reappraisals

State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) will file legislation in the upcoming legislative session capping how much property values can be increased on annual reappraisals. 

Alabama Capitol Alabama News
API releases 2024 BluePrint for Alabama: Plan for free markets, limited government, protection of families

The Alabama Policy Institute’s 2024 BluePrint for Alabama outlines 30 pressing issues for lawmakers to consider to enhance free markets, limit government and build strong families.

Migrants Alabama News
Border policy straining Alabama schools as migrant student numbers rise

While schools nationwide have been experiencing an influx of students due to record-level crossings at the U.S. southern border, it appears Alabama is also seeing increased numbers.

Dodge Challenger Alabama News
Phil Williams: The legend of the Black Ghost

Early in 1970, a black Dodge Challenger showed up. The locals began calling it the Wraith of Woodward, and eventually just called it the Black Ghost.

Ventress Correctional Facility Alabama News
ADOC takes heat for dead inmates remains returned to families with missing hearts, other organs

It is not as if we needed any more proof to show that there is a complete lack of institutional control within Alabama's prisons by the Department of Corrections (ADOC).

Moon v saban Alabama News
From 'Saban’s reputation is mostly hype' to 'Saban for US Senate' — APR's Moon does 180 on legendary Alabama football coach

Nearly everyone in Alabama was a Nick Saban fan last Wednesday after he announced his plans to retire as the Crimson Tide’s head coach. Even those who previously hated on Saban, like Alabama Political Reporter's Josh Moon, got on the bandwagon that day.

Alabama State Capitol Alabama News
Capitol Tunes: Free music concerts in Montgomery each Thursday in February, March

Free musical concerts will be held in Alabama’s Gordon Persons Building and the state capitol building each Thursday in February and March.

Montgomery region radio voice George Landry and wife, Elaine. Alabama News
Montgomery region radio legend George Landry dies at 93: 'The Big Band Man'

Landry, a historian of big band music and of Montgomery radio, died on January 12 at age 93.

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore: No security, no funding

We may have entered a new year, but we’re dealing with the same Washington, D.C. swamp.

Mobile Community Peace Forum Alabama News
'We cannot arrest our way out of this culture of violence': Mobile Community Peace Forum reveals youth violence concerns

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine said he believes a Community Peace Forum held Saturday was a success but he told 1819 News he hopes the momentum continues so the city’s youth has a fighting chance.

Saban2 Alabama News
Ashley Carter: The final fourth quarter for Coach Nick Saban

In true Nick Saban fashion, he will still be watching over the Alabama players. The game won’t stop just because Saban moved his office down the hall instead of being on the field.

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