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Gordon Stone Alabama News
Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone ‘unlikely’ to run for Congress in 2024

Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone likely won’t pursue the Republican nomination for Congress in the 2nd District despite some encouragement to do so.

Clay Scofield Alabama News
Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield likely resigning seat to become BCA's top lobbyist

It looks like Alabama might have a new Senate Majority Leader in the near future.

Tommy Tuberville on Fox Business Network, 10/17/2023 Alabama News
'These are a bunch of animals — they don't care whether they die or not': Tuberville blasts Biden response to Hamas terror attack

Monday on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized President Joe Biden and his administration for policies in the lead-up and the aftermath of Hamas' attack on southern Israel earlier this month.

Angry Saban vs Arkansas 2022 Alabama News
Is Nick Saban concerned with Alabama's pass protection? 'Hell yeah'

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban knows that his team has a problem with pass protection, and he isn’t going to hold his feelings back any longer.

Dale Strong Alabama News
'The right man to lead': Strong backs Jim Jordan for House Speaker

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) has officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to be the new Speaker of the House, giving Jordan the backing of the entire Alabama congressional delegation, minus U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Hugh Freeze previews Auburn's contest against No. 13 Ole Miss

Auburn is looking to break out of its three-game skid against the Ole Miss Rebels this weekend. What is going through head coach Hugh Freeze's mind ahead of the pivotal matchup for Auburn's season?

Photo from Birmingham Water Works Facebook Alabama News
Utility costs for Jefferson County residents may increase in 2024

Jefferson County residents may have higher utility bills in 2024 as the county increases sewer rates, and those within the jurisdiction of Birmingham Water Works face a potential rate hike for the third year in a row.

Will Kimbrough, Mac McAnally, Jimmy Buffett. Photo: Lawrence Specker Alabama News
New Jimmy Buffett release is out, co-written by Alabama musician Will Kimbrough

The newest Jimmy Buffett song (so far) has now been released posthumously.  “University of Bourbon Street” was co-written by Buffett and Mobile native Will Kimbrough.

Foley library director Alabama News
Foley Library director who refused to remove inappropriate material from children section departing for Wyoming

The director of the Foley Public Library is leaving Alabama two months after a controversy concerning inappropriate books in the children’s and teen’s section.

Barber Motorsports Park Alabama News
Woman dies in second deadly crash at Barber Motorsports Park this month

For the second time this month, a person has died as a result of a crash at Barber Motorsports Park.

Nate Oats, Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Alabama ranked 24th in preseason AP college basketball poll; Auburn just outside of top 25

On Monday, the Associated Press released its preseason top 25 college basketball poll, and the University of Alabama basketball team came in at No. 24.

Aderholt carl Alabama News
U.S. Reps. Aderholt, Carl qualify for reelection in 2024 race

Alabama GOP’s (ALGOP) candidate qualifying opened on Monday and U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholdt (R-Haleyville) and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) wasted no time registering for the 2024 election.

Jim Jordan Alabama News
Strong last Alabama House Republican holdout on Jordan for speaker; Announcement forthcoming

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Madison) is scheduled to make an announcement about the Speaker’s race this evening. 

US House of Rep Rogers Mike Facebook Alabama News
Rogers backtracks on possible Hakeem Jeffries deal, backs Jim Jordan for Speaker

Monday, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced he was backing U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for House Speaker after a days-long ordeal that involved a possible Rogers' deal with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

Reagan Alabama News
Phil Williams: Peace through strength

We have been dealing with Palestinian terrorism for decades. In fact, this past week marked another world event involving Palestinian terrorists. 

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall supports Florida ban on Medicaid funds for transgender surgeries

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an 18-state amicus brief before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday in support of Florida’s health care regulation that declines to use Medicaid funds to pay for gender transitioning procedures. 

Limestone GOP Alabama News
Limestone County GOP to vote on resolution on sexually explicit library books

The Limestone County GOP recently proposed a resolution demanding reform in the Athens-Limestone Public Library board due to the board’s handling of sexually explicit children’s books.

1697397985266blob Alabama News
Owner of ‘The Alabama Shop’ in old Jerusalem chooses to stay while Alabama citizens offer rescue aid

Imam operates a retail shop named “The Alabama Shop” at David Street No. 60 between the Christian Quarter and the Armenian Quarter in old Jerusalem. He was a student at the University of Alabama from 1985 to 1989. His brother in the United States is also a ‘Bama graduate.

St Pauls Star of David Alabama News
Reverend of Daphne church 'very, very happy to be back home' after 'inconvenience' in Israel

Members of St. Paul's Eastern Shore Episcopal Church returned home safely from Israel over the weekend.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) Alabama News
ALGOP executive committee member threatens Republican primary ballot access challenge against U.S. Rep. Rogers over House Speaker saga

According to a press release submitted to 1819 News on Sunday, "at least four members" of the Alabama Republican Party's executive committee are planning to file a ballot challenge against U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) for indicating a willingness to cooperate with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff Pettway revises budget freeze criticism

A day after Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway released an emotional statement about the Commission freezing 30% of his budget and the implications that decision could lead to, he backtracked Friday saying he had it wrong.

Books Alabama News
Lawmakers consider legislative action to address sexually explicit children's books

The legislature is gearing up for another session in February 2024, and addressing sexually explicit library books for minors will almost certainly be an issue lawmakers take up.

Citizens Academy Alabama News
Fairhope PD allowing up-close and personal look at police work through Citizen Police Academy

The Fairhope Police Department’s third Citizen’s Academy was a success, according to Chief Stephanie Hollinghead. She said it was not only helpful for the citizens of Fairhope, but also for the department.

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Oct 14, 2023. Alabama News
Crimson Tide still No. 11 after close win over Arkansas

After escaping with a 24-21 win over Arkansas on homecoming, the University of Alabama football team appeared at No. 11 in this week's Associated Press top 25 college football poll.

Columbus Alabama News
Randy Tatano: Politically incorrect Christopher Columbus

America has always been known as a melting pot. But sometimes if you turn the heat up on a pot too much, everything dissolves. Including the traditions and the ability to laugh at ourselves.

First Responders Dinner Alabama News
Azalea City Republican Women honor first responders with night of recognition

First responders in Mobile County were honored by the Azalea City Republican Women (ACRW) Thursday evening.

Literature Alabama News
Will Blakely: In defense of literature

Why would we read literature if we could obtain the same amount of information from a six-paragraph blog post, as Bankman-Fried suggests? Because the point of reading literature is not to obtain information but to discover a different kind of knowledge: wisdom.  

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