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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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).  

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

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force arrested a man in connection to a July 1 fatal fentanyl overdose in Gulf Shores.

While the numbers have shifted in reaction to President Donald Trump’s policies six months into his second term, Alabama remains one of the staunchest supporters of the president as he enacts his controversial policies on immigration, trade and spending.

Voter turnout is dwindling, and without action, the political pendulum could swing left, undoing our hard-won gains. It’s time to unite, re-engage, and restore elections to the people. 

Wednesday on Newsmax's "The Chris Salcedo Show," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) doubled down on her call for Democrats to stop their growing trend of violent rhetoric, whether it be the July 4 "organized attack" on ICE agents or the recent Texas flood.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Are we to believe such experts as Dalio, who take the CBO at its word, and have therefore concluded that, because of the Big Beautiful Bill, we are in deep trouble where the country’s debt is concerned?

District Attorney Pamela Casey spoke to the GOP Women of West Mobile raising the issues of experience in crime fighting and out-of-state fundraising in the race for attorney general.

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) introduced Montgomery native Lynda "Lindy" Blanchard to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as hearings begin for her to serve as ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome.

The clock is ticking, and every lost farm is a step toward a weaker America. Let’s act before it’s too late.

Alabama Public Television will lose about $3 million annually if a rescissions package is approved by the Senate next week, according to one APT executive. 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in cosponsoring the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act, which establishes a safe harbor under federal law for companies that would like to provide employee benefits voluntarily. 

The Alabaster Police Department is investigating after two people were shot on Interstate 65 Wednesday.

The Talladega Police Department announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the quadruple homicide of those killed inside an apartment.

A 21-year-old Scottboro man is facing multiple charges after investigators said he enticed a child online then raped her.