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Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott blasts Ivey for 'unfettered release of criminals' claim — 'Hogwash,' 'Intellectually dishonest'

Late last month, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) pre-filed a bill to postpone a law initiating a mandatory release date for some inmates to 2030, removing any retroactive benefits to inmates.

Bill clark Alabama News
Former UAB coach Bill Clark hosts the Nike Coach of the Year Clinic in Birmingham from Thursday through Saturday

Bill Clark, the successful former UAB coach, who stepped away from coaching last summer, hosts the Nike Coach of the Year Clinic in Birmingham this week.

Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn dominates in crucial 'must-win' game against Missouri

In what Bruce Pearl called a “must-win” game, the Tigers (18-8, 8-5 SEC) not only defeated but completely dominated Missouri (19-7, 7-6 SEC) in a wire-to-wire victory at Neville Arena. Auburn jumped out to a 19-2 first-half lead against the Tigers of the SEC East, and from there the result was rarely in doubt. Auburn is back in the win column after an impressive 89-56 victory, as the road to the NCAA Tournament continues. 

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Amie Beth Shaver talks ADOC's mass prisoner release on Alabama’s 'Morning News' on NewsRadio 105.5 WERC

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Amie Beth Shaver on iHeart Radio with JT as they discuss ADOC's mass prisoner release and how Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade has blasted it and Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed suit to stop it.

homeschool family Alabama News
Families opting for home school face unlawful requests, threats from education officials when attempting to withdraw children from public school

Despite Alabama's relatively lax law regarding home schooling, some parents who have taken their child out of public school to be home-schooled have reported receiving concerning messages from school staff or school board members, some even threatening to refer parents to legal authorities.

Birmingham Water Works Alabama News
Birmingham Water Works shutoffs, collections for delinquent customers to begin Wednesday

The Birmingham Water Works will begin shutting off water for delinquents and resume collections for outstanding bills on Wednesday.

School bus Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Time for legislators to act boldly on school choice

Why does Alabama continue to wait? School choice is the right move for Alabama. 

Rep. Chris England Alabama News
State Rep. England files bill to repeal existing abortion law in Alabama

The first challenge to Alabama’s existing abortion law has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Tuscaloosa County residents voting on whether to increase property tax

Residents of Tuscaloosa County are voting in a referendum Tuesday to determine whether or not to increase property taxes for the county school system.

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Justin Bogie refutes the Alabama Legislature's arguments against tax cuts 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 Alabama Legislature's arguments against tax cuts and reasons those arguments are not valid.

Oct 16, 2022; Panama City, Fl, USA; Maddie Penta (9) throws the pitch during the game between Auburn and Golf Coast State at Joe Tom King Field . Grayson Belanger/AU Athletics Alabama News
Maddie Penta named SEC Pitcher of the Week; No. 21 Auburn starts season 4-1

In what is likely the first award of many this season, Maddie Penta has been named the SEC Pitcher of the Week after a stellar opening weekend. Penta combined for three shutouts during the five game opening weekend for the Tigers.

Privilege Alabama News
Joey Clark: The white privilege of wrong political opinions

My favorite white privilege — one I hope will soon be available to all races — is that I am rarely accused of being a race traitor for having the wrong political opinions.

Alabama Sen. Clyde Chambliss Alabama News
State Sen. Chambliss pre-filed bills would keep paper ballots, prevent voting machines that connect to the internet

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) has pre-filed two election integrity bills ahead of the 2023 legislative session. The first bill would require the use of paper ballots, and the other would ensure voting machines would never connect to the internet.

Chrisstewart Alabama News
Crimson Tide play-by-play announcer Chris Stewart had a front-row seat for a pair of Alabama teams that reached No. 1 in the country

Chris Stewart was in his first season in as Alabama's play-by-play voice when the Crimson Tide was the No. 1 team in the country in December of 2002.

Mac McCutcheon Alabama News
Mac McCutcheon intervened in the legislative process for son's medical testing company QBR, documents show

1819 News has recently uncovered documents that show that Mac McCutcheon intervened in the legislative process by sponsoring a resolution directly related to QBR’s core business, neuropathy testing.

Christianhall Alabama News
Christian Hall makes his biggest impact at the plate for the UAB baseball team

Christian Hall, a 6-foot-2, 237-pound junior, led UAB with a .370 batting average in his first season with the Blazers.

Gov. Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey doubles down on support for prisoner early release law — 'Those who oppose this measure are for the unfettered release of criminals'

After a bill was pre-filed in the Alabama Senate to roll back the prisoner early release law that went into effect last month, Gov. Kay Ivey doubled down on her support of the law by saying it is for the good of public safety.

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Alabama basketball jumps to No. 1 in the country for second time ever after taking down Auburn

The University of Alabama basketball team is now the top-ranked team in the country. This marks the second time in program history that Alabama has been ranked first overall.

Jalen Hurts Alabama News
Jalen Hurts on Super Bowl loss: 'You either win or you learn'

After the game, Hurts said it was a "tough" loss but that he would be able to "learn" from it.

Alabama Power Alabama News
Alabama Public Service Commission: Alabama Power refunds will average $23 per residential customer this fall

Last week, the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) ruled that year-end financial results for the Alabama Power Company exceeded the rate of return range in 2022 by $62 million and ordered the utility to plan on issuing refunds to customers in August 2023. Now, the APSC predicts that the refunds will only amount to $23 for the average residential customer.

Auburn University Alabama News
Auburn University denies 'AU Connect' GroupMe tied to list of white racial slurs affiliated with school's Black Student Union; Investigation underway

Auburn University officials issued a statement that claims that the group message in which members listed racial slurs for white people on a Google Doc is not associated with the Black Student Union (BSU) or the university, as the whistleblower who leaked the information claimed.

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'I think we are in good shape': State Sen. Chambliss addresses seemingly slow Elmore County prison construction

In October 2021, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation appointing $785 million to build two new 4,000-bed men’s mega prisons in Elmore and Escambia Counties.

Transgender athletics Alabama News
AG Marshall backs Florida's DeSantis-signed transgender sports ban in court filing

Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced he was among a coalition of 22 attorneys general who filed an amicus brief supporting Florida's law that "preserves girls' sports teams for girls alone."

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Phil Williams: Everything to lose

Millions of kids were not “born wrong.” The idea that transgender kids are a mistake, forever trapped in the wrong body, only made whole by medical correction, immediately makes the child a victim for the rest of his life.

Photo from scene of the crime. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. Alabama News
Man shot at Chuck E. Cheese in Shelby County; Deputies say shooter in custody

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night shooting at the Chuck E. Cheese on Highway 280, in the Inverness area.

Fighter Jet Alabama News
Three UFOs shot down over North America — 'These objects clearly pose a national security and safety risk,' U.S. Rep. Aderholt says

Days after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon that had crossed into American airspace, three more unidentified flying objects were blasted out of the sky after being detected over North America.

Curtis Stewart Alabama News
ABC administrator Curtis Stewart: 'It's the legislature's call as to whether or not they privatize — We think that we perform a valuable service'

Although he has been on the job for a little more than two months, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board administrator Curtis Stewart has struck a very deferential tone regarding the future of his agency.

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