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During his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) reacted to Gov. Kay Ivey's decision not to reappoint Leigh Gwathney as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Thousands of items, including boats, cars, trucks, office equipment, medical equipment and furniture, will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the online state surplus property auction.

A forum of the four candidates for mayor of Mobile is July 15 at VIA Senior Center.

This week, Jason Spor and Landon McBride, hosts of "Locked on Mississippi State," voiced their displeasure with The Athletic ranking the iconic Iron Bowl as the second-best rivalry in college football.

Over six years since pharmaceutical companies began doling out massive payouts for their role in creating the opioid epidemic, Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall continues to rake in settlement funds for the state, most recently bringing in $8 million from eight drug makers.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he was “100% supportive” of President Donald Trump’s rescissions package ahead of a possible Senate vote next week.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is set to host a “Big Announcement Event” in Sylvania on August 15.

Foley officials responded Friday to the arrest of an employee by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.

The Auburn Police Department announced the arrest of a man suspected in a double murder and kidnapping.

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that a 40-person search and rescue team from South Alabama was on its way to Texas to aid in their missions following the devastating flooding the state experienced last week.

Commissioner Ronny Shumate, whose district would be partially annexed, told 1819 News that he had never heard of the plan until the day of the council’s vote.

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced on Thursday its endorsement of State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) co-sponsored the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act to establish a national framework that stabilizes the use of student-athletes’ name, image, and likeness.

Alan Sears, founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, recently endorsed Katherine Robertson for Alabama attorney general in the 2026 election.

The community comes to the home of Roy Drinkard Friday for his 105th birthday.

Now that the dust has settled over the debate and disagreement over President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says lawmakers have begun work on what is slated to be the next big fight for lawmakers, the defense budget.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) was selected by House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday to serve on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC).  

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth spoke Thursday at the sold-out Eastern Shore Republican Women's luncheon in Fairhope.

The Boaz Police Department busted a third massage parlor in an ongoing prostitution sting.

Don’t let the left persuade you that your salvation is not secure or that you are not a Christian because you do not support their policies. But do not let them silence you either.

In a recent open letter, Homewood City Council candidate JJ Thomas set the record straight on prior communications questioning the age appropriateness of content, social media posts, and activities geared towards children and teens in the Homewood library.

Ralph Burke was a son of Sand Mountain. After a lifetime of service, he died July 3. Flags were lowered.

John Roberts announced on Thursday he was running for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 2, which will be an open seat after State Sen. Tom Butler (R-Madison) retires at the end of his current term.

Alabama and Auburn have had two completely different summers when it comes to recruiting.

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Investigative Support Division arrested a Spanish Fort man after a three-month-long child sex abuse investigation.

The Trussville Tribune continued its live-streamed candidate forums on Wednesday evening with the final one for the City of Clay.

New video obtained by 1819 News shows the Wednesday afternoon shooting on Interstate 65 in Alabaster.