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Legislation would double renewal time for Alabama driver's licenses, increase fee to $75

New legislation filed in the Alabama Senate would double the amount of time a person can renew their drivers license in Alabama.

Zenojacob Alabama News
UAB's football facility is filled with quarterback knowledge

UAB quarterbacks have plenty of options to learn from, both on and off the practice field.

Britt Alabama News
Britt rebukes federal regulators for recent bank failures — 'You need to be held accountable'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt put federal financial regulators in the hot seat Tuesday during a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development hearing where she grilled them about their handling of the recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: 'I'd love to see some kind of federal prohibition on states or even local governments giving out incentives'

Everybody else does it, so we have to. Basically, that is what Republican lawmakers have told constituents about the state's use of economic incentives, which they will readily acknowledge in theory, is a gross violation of free market economics.

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Huntsville couple indicted for using $1.7 million in COVID loans for plastic surgery, vacation

A Madison County couple were indicted on Wednesday for allegedly defrauding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of $1.7 million, according to the Department of Justice.

Garrett Crumby Alabama News
Ivey orders flags to be lowered to half-staff Monday to honor Huntsville police officer killed in the line of duty

Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff on Monday, April 3, to honor Huntsville Police Department Officer Garrett Crumby who was killed in the line of duty.

Juan Laws Alabama News
Suspect in deadly Huntsville police shooting was out on bond in connection to bar shooting that left 2 injured

The suspect in the shooting of two Huntsville police officers and a civilian has been identified as Juan Robert Laws, 24.

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Unsafe city: 16 children shot dead in Birmingham over last 15 months

On Sunday, Birmingham police detected gunfire around Third Avenue Southwest in the Titusville community and arrived at the scene to find a 17-year student at Jackson Olin High School dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Buc-ee's Alabama News
Sean of the South: Welcome to Buc-ee’s

Buc-ee’s convenience store sits outside Athens, Alabama, like a giant squatting beaver.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville rips Schumer for calling military appointment hold over DOD abortion policy ‘unprecedented’ — Taxpayers funding abortions 'not right'

Recently, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) came under fire from Democrats, such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for his hold on general and flag officer nominations on the Senate floor in response to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s policy that uses taxpayer money to fund abortions.

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Judge extends hearing in suit by owner of Foley Beach Express; Possible ALDOT witnesses revealed

The remaining dates for preliminary injunction hearings in the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director have been changed after both parties agreed they needed more time.

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Alabama basketball loses Burnett to the transfer portal, adds experienced guard

On Tuesday, Alabama basketball saw some movement from the transfer portal.

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Justin Bogie talks the governor's proposed budget on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the lack of bold ideas in the governor's proposed budget.

Medicaid2 Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Can Alabama really afford Medicaid expansion?

Those on both sides of the Medicaid expansion debate want Alabamians to have access to high quality and affordable healthcare. Where they differ is whether the government or the free market is best suited to provide it.

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Birmingham Stallions back at work with USFL season beginning in less than three weeks

Birmingham Stallions coach Skip Holtz said last year's success has nothing to do with this year's plan for his team.

Prison Alabama News
Ivey’s education budget proposal includes $100 million for prison construction

Gov. Kay Ivey’s educational budget proposal includes $100 million for prison construction in Elmore and Escambia County.

Matthew Nicaud Alabama News
Alliance Defending Freedom explains why 'common-sense' legislation is necessary to protect rights of Alabamians

The Common Sense Campaign TEA party's South Baldwin Chapter held a meeting Tuesday at the Foley Public Library to talk about how common sense isn’t so common.

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Alabama defensive tackle Jaheim Oatis weighs in on his 100 pound weight loss

This time last year, defensive tackle Jaheim Oatis was joining the Alabama football program from high school, weighing in at 416 pounds and not expecting to see much playing time because of the weight.

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State Sen. Shelnutt pulls bill due to concerns from GOP leadership over 'potential for unintended consequences' with teachers' unions

State Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) is withdrawing a bill he previously filed after concerns from GOP lawmakers and Republican leadership.

Tybrewernit Alabama News
UAB advances to the NIT championship game with a win over Utah Valley

Ty Brewer ties his career high with 30 points to help UAB emerge with an overtime win over Utah Valley in the NIT semifinals in Las Vegas.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth 'not a big fan' of ALDOT leadership — Says agency has not done a 'great job' on managing highways, infrastructure

Widening Alabama Highway 53 from Huntsville to Ardmore, U.S. Highway 45 from Prichard to the Mississippi state line and Alabama Highway 167 from Troy through Enterprise to the Florida state line are just a few of the long-discussed projects scoffed at by Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials over the years.

Hunstville PD Alabama News
Huntsville officer shot in the line of duty Tuesday dies from injuries; Suspect identified

“Tonight, our State grieves the death of another member of the law enforcement community—one who, when called upon, ran toward danger in aid of a female victim,” State Attorney General Steve Marshall said.

Huntsville Alabama News
Two officers, one civilian shot in Huntsville; Suspect barricaded in apartment

Multiple agencies responded to a scene Tuesday evening after two police officers and a citizen were shot. The officers responded to a shooting call at the Governor's House apartment complex when a subject fired at officers.

Families leave a reunification site in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 27, 2023 after several children were killed in a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. The suspect is dead after a confrontation with police. (AP Photo/John Amis) Alabama News
Briarwood Christian offering prayer and support after ‘tragic evil’ shooting that killed six at sister church in Nashville

Senior pastor Harry Reeder, of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, which is a sister church of Covenant, offered prayer and support.

Birmingham-Southern College Alabama News
Report: Birmingham-Southern Board of Trustees issues statement to campus telling students to not worry about possible closure, delays meeting to April 5

The Birmingham Southern Board of Trustees is still trying to figure out what to do in the face of lackluster legislative support surrounding the financially embattled private college’s requested $37.5 million bailout.

Grocery Store Alabama News
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: We must act on this perfect opportunity to repeal the grocery tax

The best news is that we can end the sales tax on groceries without having to shift the burden or raise taxes elsewhere. Anyone who claims otherwise is simply not shooting straight with you. 

Medicaid Alabama News
Is Alabama about to expand Medicaid?

Some groups have their sights set on Alabama to pass Medicaid expansion in the near future.

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