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'Usurping the role of the Executive': Barry Moore joins impeachment of 'activist' judge after blocking Trump's deportation efforts

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) recently joined in filing articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for “high crimes and misdemeanors” after recent actions from Boasberg related to President Donald Trump’s deportation initiatives.

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ALGOP chairman Wahl on potential Tuberville 2026 gubernatorial bid: 'I don't see how there's any basis right now for a challenge on residency'

Tuesday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl addressed some of the speculation about U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) potential gubernatorial run in 2026.

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‘Mysterious seed packages’ being sent to Alabamians

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries announced recently they’ve received reports of “unsolicited” seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service. 

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Etowah County man admitted to sexually abusing four young children in Alabama and Florida

An Etowah County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child sex abuse and possession of obscene material.

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Watch: Tornado decimates chicken houses on Gordo farm

Dramatic video shows an EF2 tornado in Gordo ripping multiple chicken houses to shreds and blowing large pieces of the buildings off into the distance.

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Federal investigation targets UAB for 'impermissible race-based scholarships and race-based segregation' after U.S. Department of Education mix-up

After initially erroneously reporting on a federal investigation into racially discriminatory practices at multiple universities, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights clarified that the University of Alabama at Birmingham is currently being investigated.

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'They're mad because Trump won' — U.S. Reps. Strong, Aderholt won't attend town halls planned by 'left-wing liberals'

Dozens of people gathered in Huntsville Monday to continue calling on U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) to hold a town hall meeting in District 5. 

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Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts $465,000 landscape design contract at Maxwell AFB

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled a Department of Defense contract for landscape design at Maxwell Air Force Base on Monday.

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AG Marshall doubles down on potential U.S. Senate bid if Tuberville runs for governor

In his speech to the Dale County GOP, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said, “I’ve been pretty public that I didn’t want to run for Governor. I really believe in this idea that God puts passion and purpose together, and it just wasn't for me.”

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Clean Up Alabama blasts lawmakers for not advancing library obscenity bill — 'If the 50 bill co-sponsors wanted this bill to pass and protect Alabama children, they would have done it already'

Advocates for removing sexually explicit material aimed at minors from Alabama libraries are growing more frustrated at the lack of legislative action.

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Nick Derzis launches Hoover mayoral campaign with strong community support; Mike Bolin describes him as 'man's man'

Jefferson County Commissioner Judge Mike Bolin told 1819 News that his father was his hero. Bolin fondly recalled his father pointing out the type of men he wanted his son to look up to and aspire to be, telling him to “be a man’s man.” A man of honor and integrity. Bolin said that’s exactly the kind of man that Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis is, “a man’s man.”

Tuberville Alabama News
'Thank you, Mr. President' — Tuberville selected to serve on U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

In yet another appointment to a military oversight position, President Donald Trump on Monday announced that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) would serve on the on the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)

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Conservative writer swatted at Lay Lake home; Says terrifying ordeal won't hinder mission

A Talladega County man was swatted overnight and his work as a conservative freelance writer is likely what led to the frightening ordeal.

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Citizen’s group meets Tuesday in fight to re-open Mobile's Big Creek Lake

Fishermen and boaters have been barred from a favorite fishing place in Mobile County -- Big Creek Lake. They meet Tuesday in a fight to reopen it.

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Joey Clark: Thank God Barack Obama was right and Richard Shelby was wrong about Elon Musk and the future of human spaceflight

Not only does NASA continue to play an important role in present and future crewed missions, but SpaceX may have never gotten off the ground with astronauts at the helm, if not for one man – President Barack Obama. 

Pell City Police Alabama News
'Gross misstep': Concerns raised over Pell City PD program asking for access to citizens' cameras

The Pell City Police Department is partnering with Axon Fusus, a national platform that allows law enforcement to collect a network of residential and business security cameras. Now, they are asking residents to sign up to share their camera location and video access.

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Jeff Minick: Dying alone – building community in an age of isolation

There are many ways of dying, and one of them is feeling alone and alienated from others. The only cure for that condition is us.   

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Troy Carico: Stabbing the First Amendment in the back in Alabama

Et tu, Gov. Ivey? I thought Republicans respected the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First Amendment. 

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Alabama’s unemployment rate unchanged at 3.3% in January

Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced on Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January remained unchanged at 57.6%. 

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Forestry Association endorses Woods in Senate District 5 race – ‘Proud to support someone whose beliefs align so well with our founding principles’

The Alabama Forestry Association announced on Monday that it was endorsing State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) in his bid for the state’s newly opened Senate District 5 (SD5) seat.

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Alabama State Board of Education approves alternative teacher certification

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) received approval from the Alabama State Board of Education last week to offer alternative pathways for teacher certification in Alabama.

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State Auditor Andrew Sorrell: To combat fraud at the ballot box

It is time to adopt commonsense honest election protections that work because Alabama cannot afford to shortchange its democracy.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: Trump’s cuts to Department of Education ‘might not be such a bad thing’

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) recently voiced support for the proposed cuts and possible disassembly of the U.S. Department of Education touted by President Donald Trump.

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Clay County man sentenced to 80 years for rape of child, posting video online

A Clay County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of transportation of child pornography.

Richie Riley Alabama News
'Inexcusable': NIT rescinds South Alabama basketball invite

After thinking their basketball season was still alive, the University of South Alabama Jaguars' season has come to an abrupt end.

Chief Nick Derzis Hoover Alabama News
Hoover Police chief Nick Derzis announces mayoral run against incumbent Frank Brocato

In an exclusive interview with 1819 News before his press event, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis kept a positive and hopeful tone saying, “I am announcing my candidacy for mayor of our great city."

Residents look for personal belongings in the damage after a tornado passed through where two people lost their lives, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Plantersville, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Alabama News
'This is what makes our community': Maplesville Mexican restaurant owner serving up quesadillas after deadly tornadoes

A restaurant owner in Maplesville is giving back to the community after tornadoes ravaged the area.

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