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Mo Brooks Alabama News
Mo Brooks says Fulton County DA Fani Willis 'is downright dangerous and evil'

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) recently came to Donald Trump's defense regarding his fourth indictment in Georgia for alleged election fraud, racketeering and various other charges. 

Givhan Alabama News
State Sen. Givhan predicts 5-4 SCOTUS decision in Alabama's favor on redistricting

During an appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show" on Thursday, Givhan said he predicted an eventual 5-4 ruling for Alabama, which could keep the legislature's current congressional maps in place.

Johnmc Alabama News
Judge stops Medical Cannabis Commission proceedings until end of August

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson placed a temporary restraining order Thursday on any new Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission proceedings until August 28 over concerns the commission might have violated the state's Open Meetings Act during its meeting last week.

Payton Thorne Alabama News
Hugh Freeze names Payton Thorne as Auburn's starting quarterback

With just over two weeks until kickoff, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze announced that Payton Thorne would be the starting quarterback for the Tigers.

Grady Wilkes Alabama News
Former soldier faces death penalty after capital murder conviction of Auburn police officer

A former soldier was found guilty of capital murder in the May 19, 2019 killing of Auburn Police officer William Buechner. Grady Wilkes, 33, now faces the death penalty.

Chandler Mnt canceled Alabama News
Alabama Power cancels Chandler Mountain project after massive public pushback — 'Sometimes David does beat Goliath'

After facing significant public pushback, Alabama Power has canceled its proposed pump storage project on Chandler Mountain in St. Clair County.

Helena Alabama News
Judge sets new vote date for Helena annexation of Fire District during court battle with Hoover

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge set a new date for an annexation vote in the Indian Ford Fire District, which was the source of a court battle between the cities of Hoover and Helena.

Tua Tagovailoa Alabama News
Former Tide star Tagovailoa praises 'Sound of Freedom' — 'You guys should watch that'

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday urged others to watch the "Sound of Freedom," a hit film that tells the story of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent who quit his job after failing to get clearance to save children from sex traffickers in Colombia.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Reed mum on possible congressional run as mayoral election nears, draws ire of Alabama Democrats

As the municipal election draws closer, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed remains noncommittal on a possible congressional run.

Empty Church Alabama News
Allen Keller: America seems to be abandoning nationhood and Christianity

If we are at war against Russia because of nationhood and Christianity, as Macgregor said, then we should stop supporting the war in Ukraine. We cannot expect God to bless our country if we do otherwise.

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Residents near Chandler Mountain feel they’re ‘being held hostage by Alabama Power’

Not long after Alabama Power announced plans to build a new hydroelectric facility on Chandler Mountain, residents nearby became concerned. Fran Summerlin led the charge by creating Save Chandler Mountain, an organization with around 3,500 participants calling on the project to be stopped.

Mococommission Alabama News
Montgomery County Commission hires new lobbying firm

Members of the Montgomery County Commission approved a new government affairs contract with the Jones Group at a Tuesday meeting. 

Prattville Library Alabama News
Group fighting to remove sexually explicit library books decries continued funding of Prattville library

Recently Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie announced the city budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which included $355,000 for the Prattville-Autauga Library, which has been at the center of controversy surrounding its inclusion of sexually explicit children’s books.

Flamy Grant. Alabama News
Fact check: A drag queen is not topping the Christian music charts

Although those at AL(dot)com would have you think otherwise, no, a drag queen did not even come close to topping Christian Music charts and is miles away from becoming a Christian Music star.

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Medical Cannabis Commission chairman Rex Vaughn responds to new lawsuit: 'No voting was done secretly’

New Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission chairman Rex Vaughn defended the commission’s process of awarding 24 licenses at a meeting last week.  

Bhamcitywalktakeover Alabama News
Birmingham Police on event promising fights: ‘We do not condone this event or the violence’

Parents shouldn’t drop their kids off at an upcoming event billed on social media as the “BHam City Walk Takeover” on Saturday, according to the Birmingham Police Department. 

Photo from the County of Mauis Facebook page Alabama News
Former Crimson Tide quarterback's Tua Foundation raising money for victims of deadly Maui fires

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s charitable foundation, the Tua Foundation, is raising money for victims of the fire that has ravished the Hawaiian island of Maui since earlier this month.

Emily Drabinski Alabama News
'Marxist lesbian' American Library Association president not backing down despite Alabama, other states seeking separation

Although several states have separated or are seeking to separate from the American Library Association (ALA), the newly elected, self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian is not backing down from her politicized comments.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: Loss of funding over hunting, archery programs a ‘serious concern for schools nationwide’

According to a recent letter to U.S. congressional leaders signed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 23 other state attorneys general, Congress should pass legislation clarifying that schools with hunting and archery programs aren’t at risk of losing federal funding.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
AL(dot)com lowballs Tuberville earmarks by $23 million

Contrary to recent reporting on behalf of AL(dot)com, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently brought home nearly $95 million in appropriations from the state.

Ivey Bentley Alabama News
Bentley backs Ivey on West Alabama Corridor, Says Ainsworth ought to let Ivey 'handle the situation right now while she's in office'

Governor Kay Ivey has one ally in her bid to finish a four-lane route between Tuscaloosa and Mobile.

2022 Seal Swim Alabama News
State Rep. Underwood, retired Alabama Navy SEAL to attend SEAL swim event in NYC

State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) will present an Alabama joint resolution at the annual SEAL swim closing ceremony in New York City on Saturday, where Alabama’s state flag will be represented.

Redistricting Alabama News
Caleb Taylor talks the redistricting case on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Reporter Caleb Taylor on "The Jeff Poor Show" as Taylor gives an inside look into the courtroom dynamics of Alabama's redistricting case.

Photo from the Wiregrass Electric Cooperatives Facebook page Alabama News
State Senate Pro Tem Reed names former Yellowhammer News owner Tim Howe chief of staff

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) named former lobbyist and Yellowhammer News owner Tim Howe chief of staff, replacing recently departed chief of staff Derek Trotter on Wednesday.

Photo from Birmingham Southern Colleges Facebook page Alabama News
Birmingham City Council president opposes Birmingham-Southern bailout, resolution promising city funds to private college still passes

The Birmingham City Council passed a resolution Tuesday promising $2.5 million to $5 million to aid the financially troubled Birmingham-Southern College.

Tuberville511 Alabama News
'This witch hunt has gone on for long enough': Tuberville slams Georgia indictment against Trump

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is backing former President Donald Trump after the most recent of a slew of indictments handed down over the past several months.

gavel cannabis Alabama News
Cannabis Commission faces new lawsuit over alleged Open Meetings Act violations

A few days of lawsuit-free bliss ended for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday as Alabama Always filed a new motion for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order.

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