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Alabama's low labor participation rate continues to drop as unemployment rate remains flat at 2.6%

Despite the unemployment rate holding steady, the state's labor force participation rate continues to fall, dropping from 57.6% in August to 57.1% in September, which is significantly lower than the national average of 62.3%.

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Department of Energy grants $117M to company planning EV battery factory in North Alabama

The U.S. Department of Energy is sending $117 million to a planned electric vehicle battery plant in Colbert County.

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Alabama GOP lawmakers less supportive of 'pro-growth' policies than counterparts in neighboring states: Report

A report released Wednesday shows Republican legislators in each of Alabama’s neighboring states — Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Florida — supported more pro-growth policies than Alabama Republican legislators did in 2021.

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Taking a look at the Five W's of this week in college football

Are this week's games overshadowed by a 7-footer rapper named DJ Diesel?

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Emma Gibney: Progressive politics drive the 'S' in ESG

This “S” is the most subjective of an already subjective criteria and ranks companies based on how well they comply with several key progressive and political priorities.

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Matt Clark: Bad advice from the CDC and Freedom from Religion Foundation

Something must be in the air. It’s not just the cold weather and the flu. It’s the virus of bad advice, and it’s coming from the CDC and Freedom from Religion Foundation.

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AG Marshall: Conforming to 'gender ideology' instead of biology an 'attack on common sense'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief Thursday in support of Indiana’s law prohibiting boys from playing on girls’ sports teams.

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Samford comes back from the bye week with a trip to East Tennessee State

Samford is 5-1 overall and 3-0 in Southern Conference play.

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Auburn's small forward position remains a three-way race

Bruce Pearl and his staff at Auburn will be without the instant offense of the Walker Kessler pick-and-roll or the Jabari Smith isolation plays during the 2022 season, and while Yohan Traore and Johni Broome could fill the void in some capacity, Pearl and his staff will need other players to step up.

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Gov. Ivey, AG Marshall reassure parents children cannot be required to get COVID vaccine

Despite concerns from many, Alabama leaders are assuring that the COVID-19 vaccine will not be included in the regularly scheduled vaccines for children.

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UAB men's basketball team chosen as the C-USA favorite

UAB receive 9 of 11 first place votes in voting for C-USA favorite. Jelly Walker selected as C-USA Preseason Player of the Year.

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Troy moves to top of Sun Belt West standings with a gritty win at South Alabama

Troy's defense holds South Alabama without a touchdown in the critical Sun Belt Conference win.

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Freedom From Religion Foundation targets Alabama schools — Warns against 'coercive religious practices'

In response to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling in favor of a football coach’s right to pray on the field, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is launching a campaign in an attempt to educate school administrators on what it perceives to be the limitations of the ruling.

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Brody Dalton is now a key part of the UAB tight end rotation

Brody Dalton, who played on Fyffe High teams that won 45 consecutive games, has all-conference potential, according to UAB head coach Bryant Vincent.

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Auburn considering new business license revocation policy

Auburn City Council members are considering passing an ordinance to create a new procedure for the revocation of business licenses.

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Alabama Policy Institute: What voters should know about constitutional items on the November ballot

Election Day 2022 is now less than three weeks away. And while the focus for many voters may be on races for governor, U.S. Senate and the Alabama Legislature, there are also 10 constitutional amendments and a vote on the revised Constitution of Alabama 2022 that will appear on the ballot. 

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'Like being married for 25 years, and you find out on TV that your wife wants a divorce': Pelham Mayor Gary Waters talks potential Oak Mountain Amphitheatre move

Pelham Mayor Gary W. Waters spoke to 1819 News on Thursday about the proposal brought before the Jefferson County Commission to replace Pelham’s Oak Mountain Amphitheatre with a new facility in Birmingham.

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Jefferson County circuit judge convicted on more ethics charges, blames COVID-19

A Jefferson County circuit judge has been convicted of ethics violations stemming from 2021 charges that found the judge guilty of inserting her opinions into judicial decisions.

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1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith talks Club for Growth ratings on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith on Midday Mobile with Sean Sullivan as they discuss Club for Growth ratings and the feminist notion that men and women are the exact same thing.

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1819 News Contributor Amie Beth Shaver talks former Alabama Governor John Patterson on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Amie Beth Shaver on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss former Alabama Governor John Patterson, a hero with flaws who had the courage to admit he was wrong.

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Nick Saban on Jermaine Burton appearing to strike Tennessee fans: 'We handle discipline issues internally'

Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton was caught on video appearing to strike a female fan in the head after Tennessee fans stormed the field in Neyland Stadium.

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Troy safety Craig Slocum went from walk-on to a key contributor on defense

Craig Slocum came to Troy as a walk-on and worked his way into one of the Trojans most dependable players.

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‘Rebuild Alabama’ tax hike revenue earns $24 million above initial estimates

A gas tax increase passed from the Rebuild Alabama Act of 2019 raised about $24 million, or 7.5%, more in revenue than initially expected in the most recent fiscal year. 

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KCarl Smith: How to awaken your Marxist-indoctrinated family and friends

We should be exceedingly grateful to have Frederick Douglass’ point of view, philosophy and literary legacy about liberty to help us understand and expose the tyrannical methods Marxists use to enslave us.

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Threat made at Jefferson County high school inspired by Netflix show 'The Jeffery Dahmer Story'

The Trussville Police Department is investigating threats made at student at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School (HTMS) by a student who was allegedly inspired by the Netflix show “The Jeffery Dahmer Story."

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Jefferson County judge who tried ruling the death penalty unconstitutional convicted again for failing to comply with previous sanction

A Jefferson County judge was convicted Tuesday of violating ethics rules by failing to return to work without pay following a previous conviction.

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Coach Pearl confident in Auburn's depth as starters remain unclear

Bruce Pearl had a difficult task in front of him when the 2021-2022 season came to a close and the offseason truly began. Freshman sensation Jabari Smith declared for the NBA draft and Walker Kessler, the UNC transfer that became one of the best shot blockers in NCAA history, went to the NBA as well.

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