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State Rep. Stringer proposes former law enforcement, ex-military be armed at public schools — 'We have got to do more to protect our children'

Although some may be uneasy about arming teachers at public schools, State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) insists there are scenarios where it would be appropriate, and he says he has forthcoming legislation to try to make it possible.

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State Rep. Drummond bill would charge parents of students who bring guns to school with a Class C felony — 'We need to get parents' attention'

With the recent shooting at a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, still heavy on the hearts and minds of America, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) is hoping her new bill will reduce the risk of a similar tragedy playing out in Alabama by placing much of the responsibility on parents.

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Former UNA guard Daniel Ortiz getting a lot of attention after entering the transfer portal

Former UNA guard Daniel Ortiz visited UAB last weekend and also has trips planned for Tulane, Boston College and FIU.

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Louisville shooter identified as University of Alabama graduate Connor Sturgeon

The suspected shooter at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Ky. is reportedly Connor Sturgeon, a 25-year-old graduate of the University of Alabama.

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Third Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama this year, hospitalizing two

Another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Jasper on Saturday night, marking the third time one of its trains has gone off the rails in Alabama since January.

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Jefferson County Commission to review gerrymandering lawsuit from NAACP — ‘What we did was to follow the law’

Jefferson County Commission president Jimmie Stephens told 1819 News on Monday that the JCC is reviewing a lawsuit filed against it by activist groups accusing it of racial gerrymandering. 

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State Rep. Paschal introduces bill to allow cosmetology license reciprocity to military families and dependents

A bill that allows military personnel and military dependents licensed as cosmetologists in other states to continue practicing their trade while stationed in Alabama has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Regions Bank asks court to remove 10th grader from trust fund lawsuit

Attorneys for Regions Bank are asking a Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge to remove Tyra Lindsey, a 10th-grade Alabama student, as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against board members and trustees of the Mabel Amos Memorial Fund.

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UAB offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen assesses the Blazers' offense after the spring game

UAB has been busy this spring working on a new offensive system.

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Former Coffee County church secretary to spend a year-and-a-half in prison for stealing money

A 59-year-old woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after stealing $89,440 from Brooklyn Congregational Methodist Church in Coffee County.

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1819 News asks artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT 10 questions about Alabama

In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that has garnered a significant amount of both awe and criticism from the public. 1819 News sat down with ChatGPT to ask it ten questions about Alabama:

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Phil Williams: The seal of approval

The Constitution is our free society’s seal of approval. If something passes constitutional muster, then we can be more assured that we are protected and able to confidently move forward. It is the standard for measuring freedom.

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Reforming prison 'good time laws,' passing economic incentives a priority for lawmakers this week

Reforming Alabama’s early prison release and passing the state’s economic incentive package to be a priority next week, according to Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville).

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State Supreme Court upholds ruling forcing ALDOT to compensate Gulf Shores resident $3.6 million for property used in Baldwin County bridge project

ALDOT claimed eminent domain to secure the Ellenburg family’s 21.6-acre plot of land for the bridge project. Though ALDOT offered $1.1 million, the family sued saying the money didn’t cover the cost of upgrades made to the property.

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'We are the hands and feet of his son, Jesus': The story behind a life-changing, international prayer ministry based in Sweet Home Alabama

Christians United Ministries, a believer-supported international ministry of prayer, has been around since 1999. It started in the Elberta home of Jan Hicks after she got into a little bit of trouble herself. Well, Hicks got into a lot of trouble and to this day is thankful to be alive.

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Randy Tatano: The menu in the press box

Of all the press box food I’ve experienced, most has been very good. Auburn definitely had the best menu (sorry, Alabama fans, but this is about food, not football) with a really tasty buffet.

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Over 50,000 visitors expected for Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival in May

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and OWA Parks & Resort are teaming up to put on the 19th annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival from May 4 through May 6. Over 50,000 are expected to attend the three-day event.

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Parker Snider: Easter is a call to change

Jesus didn’t die on that cross and rise again three days later so that you and I could stay the same. Are you willing to change? 

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Ashley Carter: The greatest story of love ever told

Easter is celebrated all around the world as a time of renewal and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a chance for new life to emerge.

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Frank Thomas honored with statue unveiling outside of Plainsman Park

After a prolific career with Auburn, and a historic career in the MLB that ended with an induction at Cooperstown, Frank Thomas has a statue outside of Plainsman Park.

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New Orleans Breakers head coach John DeFilippo fighting through pain to lead his team into the USFL season

New Orleans Breakers coach John DeFilippo spent six days at Mayo Clinic earlier this year because of pain in his back and limbs.

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Auburn basketball lands Denver Jones in the transfer portal

With the departures of Wendell Green, Jr. and Zep Jasper, as well as the futures of Jaylin Williams and Allen Flanigan still up in the air, Bruce Pearl and his staff needed to make a splash in the transfer portal.

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Auburn offense shows flashes in limited A-Day performance

After the first A-Day of the Hugh Freeze era, everyone gets steaks in the 24-24 tie between the offensive and defensive units.

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Sean of the South: Our angels

You’ve just read about three angels from a humble region of the world that is oft forgotten. We call this region the Great American South. And these were our angels.

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After more than three-and-a-half years, suspect in Paighton Houston 'abuse of a corpse' case could face trial this month

A jury is set to hear the case of a man accused of burying a Trussville woman after authorities determined she died of an accidental overdose.

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'People call us free enterprise, which we have a lot of — but we're a fascist economy in a lot of ways': Fmr State Sen. Pittman weighs in on good, bad of economic incentives

Next week, the Alabama Legislature is expected to proceed with a final vote on extending its economic incentives program, which state-level policymakers have touted as vital to the state's economic success.

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Man accused of leaking profanity-laced recording of Montgomery Mayor Steve Reed files claim against mayor

Charles Lee, the man accused by Montgomery Mayor Steve Reed of surreptitiously recording a profanity-laced conversation in 2020, has filed a claim against Reed, claiming mental anguish and emotional distress after Reed accused him of being a “shyster and a liar.”

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