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

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.

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.

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

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.

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."

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

Mayor Randall Woodfin recently took to the Birmingham Reddit webpage where he hosted an "ask me anything" (AMA) style conversation titled, "I am Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham. AMA!"

While critics of President Donald Trump's tariff strategy to fix the economy and re-shore American business argue it could spark a trade war and lead to higher costs at home, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said recently that it is the last, best hope of saving the country.

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office released information on a child sex sting operation and on the rescue of a juvenile from human trafficking.

In the era of transgender athletes, abortion-on-demand and vaccine mandates, Alabama Attorney General chief counsel Katherine Robertson believes state sovereignty is more important now than ever, no matter who's running Washington, D.C.

The City of Hoover is abuzz as images of a new billboard sponsored by the group Our Hoover circulate. In a campaign that went live this week, the digital billboard reads, "Change is Coming” with a countdown to the August 26 municipal election.

The source of dash cam and body-worn camera released of the officer-involved shooting death of Otis French, Jr. in Bay Minette released a final video and a statement Saturday.

Liberals always seem surprised when patriotism is popular and liberty is loved. Faith, family and freedom will always be themes that red-blooded everyday folks will pay good money to enjoy.

No. 17 Alabama baseball made a statement, sweeping No. 19 Texas A&M to open up SEC play 3-0 on the season.

Weekend Recap: No. 22 Auburn picks up a 2-1 series win over No. 13 Vanderbilt 

Alabama basketball has received a bid to the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament for the fifth consecutive season.

The Auburn Tigers have earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

A new, three-towered hotel and lodge will be built atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, the highest point in Alabama.

To put it simply, Russell Medical Center is losing money, and they are not alone. Of the hospitals in Alabama, 71% are losing money each year.

If parents have given their children the tools to make wise financial decisions, then they must also step back and resist the temptation to bail them out when they make poor ones.

The 2025 Veteran of the Year, U.S. Army Col. Patrick Downing, Ret., will be the featured speaker at an upcoming event honoring Vietnam veterans.

The Walton County, Fla. Sheriff's Office is asking for expert opinions in connection to the death investigation of William Dale "Bill" Bryan, 70, of Muscle Shoals.

During this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Attorney General Steve Marshall reiterated his objection to Gov. Kay Ivey's decision to commute the death sentence of convicted murderer Robin "Rocky" Meyers last month.

Residents across Alabama are cleaning up Sunday after storms caused damage and destruction Saturday.

“Ainsworth shouldn't be eating Wheaties. He should be eating toast because he's toast if Tuberville gets in this, period."

Frederick Douglass is commonly known merely as the black man who escaped slavery. This perspective overlooks his brilliance as a thinker, his powerful advocacy for freedom and his influence as a statesman.