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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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?

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

Relying on his 13 years of experience as a small business owner, Helena mayoral candidate Russ Powers says that if elected, he will bring much-needed transparency and fiscal accountability to the growing city, which is facing a mounting budget crisis.

The blockbuster book and movie "Wizard of Oz" will be adapted and performed by locals at Montgomery's Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

During a Tuesday appearance on Fox News Channel's "Hannity," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized Democrats for blaming President Donald Trump and his administration for the recent Texas flooding, which has reportedly eclipsed a death toll of 100.

1819 News conducted a survey among City Council candidates on the Fairhope Public Library. The following are the answers as received by candidates.  

Although there is still a lot of time to go, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is predicting the Republican Party will increase its majority in the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.

Alabama native Case Dixon announced today that he is challenging Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) for U.S. Congress District 6. In a campaign announcement, Dixon said, "I'm running out of necessity. This is not a decision I take lightly. I truly feel I have no other choice."

The endorsements continue to roll in for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in his 2026 run for governor, with the Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC) being the most recent to back his 2026 gubernatorial bid.