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State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Orr tourism incentives comments 'hyperbole,' 'not exactly accurate'

Thursday, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) offered a scathing critique of the Jobs Act during a speech on the floor of the Alabama State Senate. During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Orr's colleague State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) was critical of Orr's tack.

School Choice Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Is the PRICE right for Alabama?

The PRICE Act would phase in universal educational savings accounts (ESAs) over three years, funded by the state at $6,900 a year.

Flora Bama Mullet Toss Alabama News
Thousands expected to be fishing for Gulf Coast fun during Mullet Toss 2023

Organizers on the Alabama – Florida line are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the area.

Mother and Teen Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: Parenting is no joke

Instead of pretending everything was fine, and instead of offering the middle finger salute, I wish I would've told myself that the grief I felt, which many of us experience, was real. But also that it doesn’t last.

UAB Alabama News
UAB expanding ER facilities due to high demand; Project will cost $73 million

The University of Alabama Birmingham is about to spend $73 million to expand its emergency room, reportedly due to excessive demand on the hospital’s current facilities.

Samford Alabama News
Trip to Auburn on Sept. 16 highlights the 2023 Samford football schedule

The road toward another SoCon football title for Samford begins on the road at Western Carolina.

Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Arthur Orr: 'I smell a rat' on tourism incentives

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he can “smell a rat” on why new tourism incentives were attached to legislation re-authorizing the Alabama Jobs Act.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall ‘disappointed’ in Supreme Court abortion pill ruling

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was disappointed in a decision by the United States Supreme Court on Friday to allow an abortion pill to stay on the market, but “confident the appeals process will reinforce that President Biden lacked the authority to enact a dangerous mail-order abortion regime.”

Hammerhead shark Alabama News
Hammerhead shark washes on shore in Orange Beach

A hammerhead shark washed up Thursday on the shores of Orange Beach.

Barbara Cooper. Alabama News
Ivey announces resignation of Early Childhood Education Secretary after 'woke' teacher's manual

Governor Kay Ivey has announced the resignation of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) Secretary Barbara Cooper after reviewing a teacher's manual that contained a “woke agenda.”

Patient Doctor Alabama News
Dr. Richard Menger: Ending the health insurance monopoly will make life healthier for Alabamians

One of the reasons Alabama insurance can afford to be sluggish in responding to different technologies is a lack of competition for patients. 

Trans flag Alabama News
U.S. House passes bill to oppose DoE edict forcing schools to allow men to compete in women’s sports; Similar Tuberville-backed bill faces uphill battle in Democrat-led Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a house version of a senate bill proposed by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), which would prevent the U.S. Department of Education from bringing into effect a rule that would force schools to allow biological males in women’s sports.

Perry County Commission's Albert Turner Jr. Alabama News
Perry County Commission chair Albert Turner, Jr.: Ex-DA’s comments about ballot fraud case dismissal ‘downright shameful'

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. called recent comments by Alabama’s former Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Michael Jackson regarding dismissal of his ballot fraud case “downright shameful” on Thursday.

DADEVILLE SHOOTING DANCE STUDIO Alabama News
15-year-old is sixth suspect arrested in Dadeville shooting; Court documents reveal details

The latest arrest in a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville was that of a 15-year-old from Tuskegee. This sixth arrest was made Thursday evening but the name of the suspect is not being released due to age.

help wanted, employment Alabama News
Alabama's March unemployment rates show slight improvement

Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey's office and the Department of Labor reported March’s unemployment rate, showing slight improvement from February and March 2022.

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Labaron Philon decommits; Auburn basketball left with one commit in 2024 class

In one week, Auburn has lost two of its three commitments in the 2024 class.

Alabama Spring Practice Facebook Alabama FTBL Alabama News
Alabama A-Day Game: 5 things to watch

Saturday the Alabama football team will suit up and take the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium for the spring finale, its annual A-Day Game.

Supreme Court Alabama News
Matt Clark: Religious freedom in the workplace will likely gain ground

USPS tried to force Groff to work on Sundays, but he believed he needed to take the Sabbath off. Instead of allowing him to swap shifts with other coworkers, USPS fired him.

Wes Kitchens brighter Alabama News
Bill to prevent inmates facing additional criminal charges from being paroled passes House

Legislation to prevent the parole of individuals currently facing charges of additional crimes passes Alabama House of Representatives.

Alicia Morgan Alabama News
'I can’t get those sounds out of my head': First medic on scene of Dadeville shooting describes 34 minutes of chaos and desperation

Saturday evening started out as a normal shift with Tallapoosa EMS for Alicia Morgan and her son Walker Kelley. But the two couldn’t have imagined what would happen and how many lives in the small town of Dadeville would be changed forever, including their own.

Gregg Phillips Alabama News
Election vendor drops lawsuit against True the Vote after voter fraud investigation info revealed online

A lawsuit filed by election vendor Konnech Corporation against True the Vote, Inc., Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips has been dropped after months of gaining national attention over questions about voter integrity.

State Rep. Reed Ingram Alabama News
Bill banning loitering, panhandling on public roadways clears House of Representatives

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) to prevent loitering or panhandling on roadways.

Tabitha Isner Alabama News
Alabama Democratic Party vice chair Tabitha Isner: Law enforcement 'hypocrites' for charging Dadeville shooting suspects as adults

As a fifth suspect was arrested Thursday in connection to the fatal shooting on April 15 at a “Sweet 16” party in Dadeville, Alabama Democratic Party Vice President Tabitha Isner condemned the “hypocrisy” of law enforcement for charging the suspects as adults.

Stallionspracticeee Alabama News
Birmingham Stallions make roster moves because of opening week injuries

Birmingham Stallions add QB Kyle Sloter and TE Ja'Michael Pettway to the roster.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
Watch: State Sen. Orr rips 'repugnant' economic incentives bill — 'Let's remember at what cost we make these decisions'

The so-called Jobs Act, part of a package of bills deemed "The Game Plan" by Gov. Kay Ivey, sailed through the legislature on Thursday and was signed into law by Ivey almost immediately. But it was not without vocal opposition from some in the upper chamber.

Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks the potential Birmingham-Southern bailout on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the potential Birmingham Southern Bailout and the dangerous precedent it would set.

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‘Game Plan’ package signed into law despite concerns over new tourism incentives

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a package of economic incentives bills on Thursday.

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