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Dr. Jordan Vaughn, founder and CEO of Birmingham’s MedHelp, founder of the Microvascular Research Foundation and co-founder of the Concerned Doctors organization, testified Wednesday to the U.S. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations about COVID-19 vaccine injuries. The subcommittee also asked questions about government transparency and trust surrounding the vaccines.

The first-ever commercial air flight landed at the Gulf Shores International Airport Wednesday welcomed by a crowd of officials, business people and residents.

Father Robinson’s travails reveal the difficulties of an orthodox priest struggling to navigate through the complexities of a Church that has failed to live up to the fundamentals as they were set down by the Apostles and Scriptures.

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Benjamin Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. 

The spending habits of City of Helena officials have been scrutinized in the months following an audit report that revealed the city overspent its budget by $11,172,707 and ended the year with a budget deficit. Now, this week, residents learned during a council work session that a new tax increase is on the table.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently gave high praise to Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he fended off Democrat attacks during intense hearings before the House and Senate this week.

Four suspects have been convicted for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that transported cocaine from Mexico to Alabama, according to acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration special agent in charge Steven Hofe.

During an appearance on Fox News Channel on Wednesday, Auburn University head basketball coach Bruce Pearl offered praise for President Donald Trump for his fight against antisemitism and his support for the existence of Israel.

The Montgomery City Council agreed on Tuesday to delay voting on a resolution that would change the governance structure of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), after controversy earlier this year revealed a rift between the MMFA leadership and Mayor Steven Reed’s office.

Earlier this week, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled his proposed 2026 budget proposal. The budget proposal is $591 million which is up $9 million from last years budet.

No. 9 Alabama baseball was unable to keep up with the No. 8 seed Tennessee bats and were eliminated from the SEC Tournament by a score of 15-10.

The Tallassee Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a triple shooting that occurred on Monday.

Montgomery doesn’t need more ribbon-cuttings. It needs real results. We need leadership that delivers, not just demolishes. We need courageous governance, not guarded spin.

The Instagram trends must be treated as an aesthetic in service of a traditional lifestyle, not a traditional lifestyle in service of an aesthetic. 

Four-term Madison County Sheriff Joe Patterson has died at 96.

Ozark's director of public safety and police chief, Charles Ward, announced he is running for mayor.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is expected to officially announce a run for governor next week.

Club for Growth PAC endorsed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor of Alabama on Wednesday.

Circuit Court Judge Fred Bolling issued an order recusing himself from a lawsuit at the request of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), doing so to avoid a “media circus.”

In a wide-ranging interview that aired on Wednesday, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl emphasized the importance of preserving the Jewish people amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas and Hezbollah.

Prattville Pride, the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that has thrust itself into the national spotlight on more than one occasion, is now trying to raise last-minute funds for its upcoming “Pride Fest," citing financial woes with securing a venue.

The teacher of a four-year-old student at Collins-Rhodes Elementary was arrested after the child was placed in ICU for days following an incident with alcohol.

The Florence Police Department discovered remains that it believes are those of a woman reported missing on May 18.

Albertville Fire Chief Brent Ennis told 1819 News the fire was likely caused by a lightning strike that struck the library around 9:45 p.m.

The gas station, which is home to 120 pumps, clean bathrooms and all kinds of snacks, including the famous beaver nuggets, appears to be business as usual, with almost every pump in use — despite the nearby tornado.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth won’t run for governor in 2026, he announced on Wednesday.

Who is more depraved – fire ants, or people?