Rise to the Moment of Truth Saturday, November 16, 2024

Latest news

Tre Donaldson (3) during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn looks for first win against Houston in over 60 years

For the 11th time in 12 trips to the NCAA Tournament, Auburn basketball will be in the second round. The Tigers have not lost a first-round matchup since their first-ever appearance in the tournament, a one-point loss to Richmond in 1984. Auburn is moving on, and to right the wrongs of last season and make it to the second weekend, the team will have to make it through one of the best teams in the country, No. 1 Houston(32-3, 17-1 AAC). 

Buffensomis Alabama News
UAB glad to be part of big basketball weekend in Birmingham

UAB plays host to Morehead State in a NIT Round of 16 game on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Kelvinsampson Alabama News
Can Wimp Sanderson help with Houston's fan support against Auburn on Saturday night at Legacy Arena?

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson just might call on former University of Alabama coach Wimp Sanderson for some help on Saturday.

AL Senate Gudger Garlan Facebook Alabama News
Despite 'yes' vote, State Sen. Gudger admits problems with special session $1 billion ARPA bill process

It is all done now, but in the span of a week and a half, or five legislative days, the Alabama Legislature spent more than $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Alabama March Madness Facebook Alabama MBB Alabama News
Why No. 1 seed Alabama may have to face Maryland and Auburn Saturday night

What is expected to be essentially a home game for the Alabama basketball team in Saturday’s second round matchup in the NCAA Tournament against Maryland at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, could prove to have more Maryland “fans” than expected.

Lauren De Moss Benson Alabama News
Lauren DeMoss Benson talks forcing LGBT subject matter on kindergartners on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Lauren DeMoss Benson on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the secret curriculum chosen by Ivey appointee Kevin Balius who once co-wrote an article advocating the forced instruction of LGBT subject matter on children as young as kindergartners.

ALDOT BRIDGE PROPOSAL GULF SHORES ORANGE BEACH Alabama News
Scott Bridge Company 'full steam ahead' with construction of new Baldwin County Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

The construction on a new bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway in Baldwin County is well underway and temporary structures are expected to go up any day now.

Prison interior Alabama News
State Rep. Clouse: $1 billion budget for new Elmore County prison ‘sort of a sticker shock’

Members of the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority increased the project price cap on construction of a new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County from about $623.6 million to $975 million on Wednesday.

St Patrick Photo from Wikipedia Alabama News
Alabama House approves resolution to officially recognize St. Patrick’s Day, Irish in Alabama

The Alabama House of Representatives approved a resolution this week to officially recognize St. Patrick’s Day and individuals of Irish heritage in Alabama. 

Wielicki Alabama News
Outgoing University of Alabama professor: ‘You aren’t allowed to discuss’ DEI policies

University of Alabama assistant Professor Dr. Matthew Wielicki was interviewed on Fox News on Friday morning to discuss a recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression that 72% of conservative faculty, 56% of moderate faculty, and even 40% of liberal faculty in American colleges and universities are afraid of losing their jobs or reputations due to their speech. 

Red Tape Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Repealing ‘red tape’ is the key to economic freedom and prosperity

State government should only impose regulations when they serve as a legitimate means to ensure the health and safety of Alabamians.

Megaphone Alabama News
Matt Clark: The importance of the Prattville street-preacher case

In a time where passivity reigns and people are going to hell on our watch, Angelo Wilson wasn’t content to let that happen.

Auburn University campus Alabama News
Auburn University's Office of Sustainability touts DEI, CRT, feminist theory, environmental activism in new report

Auburn University released its second annual United Nations (UN) “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs) report for 2019 to 2020, praising its faculty for researching and teaching topics involving critical race theory (CRT), feminist theory and environmental activism. 

Ivey signs Arpa Alabama News
Ivey signs ARPA, ATF debt repayment bills into law — 'Alabama can now look to a future of greater promise'

Governor Kay Ivey signed two bills to appropriate roughly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and transfer $60 million from the state's General Fund to the Alabama Trust Fund.

Nkuhouston Alabama News
Top seed Houston limps to a victory over No. 16 Northern Kentucky on Thursday

Houston is banged up but the Cougars found a way to win on Thursday.

Tre Donaldson (3), Johni Broome (4), and Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Broome dominates against Iowa as Auburn advances

“We've played a really tough schedule, and we lost to a lot of teams that were favored and were better than us,” said Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. “ Even though we've lost some games, I was proud of them for competing. I want them to know that they're good enough.”

Nick Pringle Alabama vs Texas AM CC Twitter Alabama MBB Alabama News
No.1 seed Alabama rolls to first round victory despite Miller going scoreless

The No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Alabama, took care of business in their first round matchup against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi by way of a 96-75 beating.

Julianreese Alabama News
Maryland digs out of deficits in the first and second half to beat West Virginia

Maryland advances in the NCAA Tournament with a win over West Virginia.

Chris spears Alabama News
'Demonstrably false': Alabama's Kai Spears, father release statements refuting NYT's reporting on fatal Tuscaloosa strip shooting involvement

Kai Spears and his father, the athletics director for Marshall University, have come out with statements of their own calling the New York Times' reporting "demonstrably false" and "100% inaccurate."

API Justin Bogie Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks the ARPA bill being considered in the Alabama legislature on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the ARPA bill in the Alabama legislature which basically leaves the spending decisions to the governor.

Photo from Kay Iveys Twitter Alabama News
Ivey joins DeSantis in fight against Biden over ESG in retirement funds, signs joint statement vowing to 'leverage state pension' against woke investing

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and 17 other states to oppose President Joe Biden’s efforts to keep environmental, social and governance investing in employee pension plans.

Roussawpractice Alabama News
Final play as high school players was a viral moment for UAB freshmen Everett Roussaw Jr. and Ricky Lee III

Former Cedar Grove (Georgia) High teammates Ricky Lee III and Everett Roussaw Jr. are early enrollees at UAB.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ALEA Senior Trooper Jason Lynn Vice and Bibb County Deputy Bradley Johnson Alabama News
Attorney General Marshall pays tribute to fallen law enforcement officers; GoFundMe setup for fallen Bibb County deputy

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recognized fallen Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Jason Lynn Vice and fallen Bibb County Deputy Bradley Johnson Thursday.

Alabama Statehouse Alabama News
$1 billion ARPA spending legislation passes House, Senate

Amended legislation appropriating $1.06 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding passed both the House and Senate on Thursday.

Holman Prison Atmore AP Photo by Jay Reeves Alabama News
Alabama Department of Corrections increases correctional officer pay by 51.9% to attract recruits

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is bumping starting pay for correctional officers significantly after discovering that low pay had them competing against other agencies for good officers.

Joseph Mctigrit Alabama News
Baldwin County man suspected of taking thousands from victims in construction scam, including elderly woman

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection to an investigation into fraud. Joseph Tyler Mctigrit, 36, is charged with financial exploitation of the elderly.

Moreheaadstate Alabama News
UAB will play host to Morehead State on Sunday in a NIT Sweet 16 game

Morehead State advanced into the NIT Sweet 16 with an upset win over No. 1 seed Clemson.

First Previous 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 Next Last