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For Ben Michael, his dream was to open a meat processing facility in Russell County to make life easier for farmers and to feed his neighbors. In March 2022, that dream became a reality when he partnered with Kyle McMaster, another farmer.

More often than not, good governance is just the enactment of common sense which, unfortunately, is all too uncommon. 

The popular metal band Pantera has announced the cancellation of several shows, including a scheduled September performance in Birmingham, stating band members needed time to mourn the death of the rock legend and friend of the band, Ozzy Osbourne.

The Alabama Department of Corrections recently announced that St. Clair Correctional Facility Lt. Calvin Bush was arrested last week and has been placed on mandatory leave pending dismissal after an ongoing investigation yielded pounds of various illegal drugs.

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) hopes that those upset over his Smith Lake resort development bill can move on and focus on better things now that he’s pre-filed legislation to repeal it.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently introduced legislation to ban illegal aliens from voting in Washington, D.C. elections.

With new email evidence pointing to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as the alleged masterminds behind the Russia hoax against President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) believes the former first lady and ex-president should be behind bars.

1819 News announces new development director, Ashley Carter.

Stars fell on Alabama this weekend as Todd and Julie Chrisley were all over Tuscaloosa moving their son Grayson in for UA fall semester.

A family-owned and operated satsuma orchard in Mobile was devastated by the surprising snowfall in January. Now, the Thornburg family is hoping a yield gap this year will turn into an abundant bumper crop in 2026.

Monday, Aug. 4 is the 235th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. A wreath-laying for guard who gave their lives will be at the USS Alabama Park.

Federal judges – unelected, black-robed oligarchs with personal agendas and political manifestos – are seditiously launching a frontal assault on President Donald Trump’s America-First policies.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening in Chilton County.

To live under the rule of unelected officials – those we never chose, whose power lacks our consent – is slavery disguised as government.

Daphne City Council District 5 candidate William "Billy" Miller is urging constituents to get involved and get to the polls for the 2025 municipal elections.

Over 60% of all abortion deaths are now caused by drugs. Three Alabama faith leaders have joined a request to President Trump to halt the drug.

For all of the ship’s majesty and greatness, the plight of the ship has not been a "cause celebre" in the media or the greater public, and at this very moment, the demolition of the ship continues without ceasing and will soon reach a point where the ship’s character-defining features are lost.

Despite Samford University’s Christian beliefs and Auburn University’s conservative reputation, the two schools have shown an ongoing commitment to DEI practices.

When Mom and son reach the stairs of the slide, they are shouting in make-believe voices. Making more explosion sounds. But the boy breaks character for a brief moment. And in a voice that is small and sincere, he says, “I love you so much, Mom.”

Nearly 100 school resource officers (SROs) trained this week in Baldwin County, preparing for the upcoming school year.

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) warned that the United States was funding its own "demise" by allowing students from hostile countries like China and Iran to study at American colleges and universities.

It has been three years to the day since  José Paulino Pascual-Reyes, 37, was arrested for double murder and for kidnapping a 12-year-old girl who escaped his Dadeville trailer; there has still been little to no movement on the prosecution.

Members of the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee passed a bylaw change at a meeting on Saturday mostly restricting Republican elected officials from appointing Democrats.

We cannot keep rewarding the politicians who speak our language but sell out our principles.

Hoover City Councilman Steve McClinton is speaking out after the Alabama Ethics Commission cleared him of wrongdoing in what he described to 1819 News as a “weaponized” complaint filed by council president John Lyda, with support from Mayor Frank Brocato and City attorney Phillip Corley. 

Shield laws have become a hot topic since the abortion pill Mifepristone became the major means for women, particularly in abortion-restricted states, to terminate their pregnancies.

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced on Friday he has pre-filed legislation for the 2026 regular session that will repeal Senate Bill 322, block the annexation of land and prevent the creation of a community development district for a proposed resort project on Smith Lake.