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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell arrives for a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Alabama News
Britt questions Fed chair Powell as Tuberville calls for his firing

Amid mounting pressure on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, Alabama's U.S. Senators are adding some pressure of their own.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun endorses Tuberville in gubernatorial bid — ‘He’s going to be the next governor of Alabama’

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun recently gave a strong endorsement for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in his bid to become Alabama’s next governor in 2026.  

Mobile County Sheriff's Office Alabama News
Prichard teen fatally shot by gas station manager in attempted robbery

A 17-year-old attempting to rob a gas station in Prichard was shot and killed early Saturday morning.

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear and military sites, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear progr Alabama News
Tuberville praises Trump for having 'guts' to strike Iran — 'It worked'

Monday on Fox Business Network's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) touted President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites and the ensuing ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

Pelham Alabama News
Mercer and Wash leave two open city council seats to run for Pelham mayor

Qualifying has come to a close, leaving all five of the City of Pelham's council seats with races, as two current city councilmen, Maurice Mercer and Rick Wash, are going head-to-head for the position of mayor.

Nicole Wadsworth Alabama News
Lawyers for lieutenant governor hopeful Nicole Wadsworth request story calling candidate's academic credentials into question 'be removed' from 1819 News

The lieutenant governor bid of Nicole Wadsworth has taken yet another odd turn as she recently attempted an “off the record” clarification of her credentials through a legal firm.

homewood Alabama News
Who's running for newly drawn City of Homewood wards

With qualifying now closed, the City of Homewood's City Council and Mayor's races are set. Three of the four council seats and the mayor's race are set to be head-to-head matches. The race for Ward 3 has four candidates.

hoover city council Alabama News
2025 Hoover City Council races set: 3 open seats with Posey, Swiney and Lyda leaving, 2 contested and 2 uncontested

With the qualifying period closed, at least three members of the Hoover City Council will be vacating their seats. Curt Posey, Sam Swiney, and John Lyda chose not to run for reelection.

Fairhope City Council Alabama News
Fairhope mayor unopposed in municipal election; All council seats contested

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan will run unopposed in the 2025 municipal election. However, all council seats are being challenged.

Alabama Political News Hemp5 Alabama News
ALEA: Raids on hemp shops due to ‘numerous complaints’ of marijuana law violations

Raids on hemp shops on Monday in multiple cities were due to a months-long investigation stemming from complaints about the businesses violating “current, long-standing marijuana laws,” according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Orange Beach City Council Alabama News
Stage set for heated Orange Beach municipal races

The makeup of the Orange Beach City Council will change after the August 26 municipal election, following years of continuous membership.

Gulf Shores Escape Alabama News
Suspected illegal immigrants escape Gulf Shores raid; Ambulances called to evaluate detained subjects

At least two construction workers on the scene of an illegal immigration raid in Gulf Shores escaped as the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force descended on the location Tuesday.

Alabama Political News Israel Iran Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Was Trump's strike on Iran constitutional?

I conclude that Israel and the United States have a right to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. 

Matt Woods Alabama News
State Rep. Matt Woods wins Senate District 5 special election

State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) handily won a special election over Ryan Cagle, a Democrat, for a vacant Senate District 5 seat on Tuesday.

FBI Mobile Alabama News
Over 30 suspected illegal immigrants arrested from construction site of new Gulf Shores High School

The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrested over 30 people Tuesday afternoon at the site of the new Gulf Shores High School.

Trump fist Alabama News
Troy Carico: Trump’s gambit on global stability

By owning its superpower status, America can forge a future where peace and prosperity prevail, not through endless wars or naive idealism, but through the resolute exercise of its unmatched strength.

Jeff Boyd Alabama News
Councilman Jeff Boyd to challenge incumbent Tony Kennon for Orange Beach mayor

Orange Beach city council member and mayor pro-tem Jeffrey Boyd has qualified to run for mayor.

1819 Life on Wheels 3 Alabama News
'It's just not over': Life on Wheels continues saving lives on anniversary of Dobbs decision

On the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which gave state's the authority over abortion, Life on Wheels is continuing work to save lives in Alabama.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen announces new ‘security emblems’ for 2026 ballots

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday a new “security emblem” for ballots in the upcoming 2026 elections. 

Orange Beach City Hall Alabama News
Shakeup in Orange Beach municipal campaigns on last day of qualifying

After the announcement of Orange Beach City Councilman Jeff Boyd running for mayor against Tony Kennon, some council candidates shifted gears on the last day of qualifying.

Ribvar Karimi Alabama News
ICE arrests Iranian sniper with an Islamic Republic of Iran Army identification card in North Alabama

According to DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Ribvar Karimi on Sunday in Blount County's Locust Fork.

Alabama Political News Barry Moore Alabama News
'Nothing more than a political game': Barry Moore slams Dem impeachment push

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Tuesday criticized Green for filing "baseless impeachment articles" and slammed Democrats for playing political games rather than helping American families.

Kenneth Paschal Alabama News
State Rep. Paschal announces reelection bid — ‘Alabama needs leaders who don’t just talk about values—they live them’

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has officially announced his re-election bid for the state’s 73rd district in 2026, using the slogan “God and Country” as he seeks to continue as the only black Republican in Alabama’s legislature.

Lily B Rose Alabama News
Phenix City soul food restaurant closing after 14 years

A popular soul food restaurant in Phenix City is closing after 14 years.

artificial intelligence Alabama News
Joey Clark: From nukes to AI, power makes and breaks its own rules

Though you have heard that power tends to corrupt, power also demands skill enough to make and break the rules regardless of accusations of corruption. 

ALEA Alabama News
ALEA targets hemp shops in statewide raids

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency agents raided several hemp businesses on Monday.

Annette Mitchell Alabama News
'God planted me here': Annette Mitchell aims to keep Orange Beach safe and conservative

As a businesswoman who started a successful Chevrolet and Toyota dealership with her late husband, Henry, Mitchell said her experience in finance has helped the business owners in the city through challenges.

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