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Hundreds of veterans are expected to rally on Tuesday in Montgomery in opposition to legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the governor's control that passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 21-9 margin. 

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Friday a group of unemployed workers could sue the State of Alabama for allegedly delaying unemployment payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

How do we build a future of flourishing rather than decline?

A new gangway is headed to Mobile for the Cruise Terminal. A new way on, a new look. The ship Carnival Spirit returns to Mobile this Fall.

Alabama Republican dinner postponed from February 28 date to be rescheduled later. Big-name speakers are busy in D.C.

Familiarity with the past means more than preserving our history. It is the map and compass for our future.

During a Thursday interview on "Fox News @ Night," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) predicted "great" things from Kash Patel once he's sworn in as FBI director.

The Alabama Senate finally passed its version of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) restructuring bill, now the House is poised to take it up with little to no additional changes.

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth doubled down on Friday on his opposition to legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner under the governor's control that passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 21-9 margin. 

You do not have a right to an education. But parents have a right and duty to educate their children. And children have a right to be educated by their parents.

The Cullman County Sheriff's Office has taken over law enforcement duties for the City of Hanceville after the police chief, four officers and an officer's wife were charged in a corruption case.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) filed legislation on Thursday to consolidate 19 occupational licensing boards into the Alabama Department of Workforce.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a letter on Thursday to Kash Patel following his Senate confirmation as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

While promising some kind of tax relief during the 2025 legislative session, House Speaker Nathanial Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) gave dubious hopes for extending the state’s overtime tax exemption, which is slated to expire this year.

Nestled in Macon County is a secluded farm about 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Interstate 85. The farm offers a sense of peace and tranquility for the Gannon family who lives there.

The horrible veterans bill making its way through the Alabama Legislature is raising questions.

The Tuskegee Airmen have a national historical site and an Airmen Day on March 7. Fifteen still remain alive. Living history.

The Alabama House of Representatives advanced legislation on Thursday mandating the restructuring of the state’s pharmacy board and sunsetting it for only one year to ensure the changes are implemented.

Miss America Abbie Stockard was met with a warm welcome this week as she returned to Auburn University for a visit.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) hosted a law enforcement summit Wednesday to discuss illegal immigration, drug trafficking and cyber crimes, which he said are among the “most pressing issues” facing today’s law enforcement.

In a society in which only geography and a loose agreement about social norms unites people, is propaganda a necessary force? Can it be a good thing?

Southern Company made $4.4 billion in 2024, according to an earnings statement released by the company on Thursday.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently joined Republican and Democratic members of Congress to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism when investigating antisemitic acts on campus.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday ripped the NCAA’s recently-passed participation policy for transgender student-athletes.

On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) voted to confirm Kash Patel as President Donald Trump's FBI director.

If every request in the lawsuit is granted by the court, there is concern it will overturn Section 504 completely. It is a law that simply needs to be tweaked, not removed.

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones gave misleading information to 1819 News after receiving a media request about an investigation into three deputies.