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'There’s nothing that Sylacauga can do': State lawmakers host town hall to address Haitian migrant concerns

Residents and lawmakers in Sylacauga expressed frustration Tuesday night during a town hall meeting where community members gathered to answer questions and provide perspective regarding recent concerns over Haitian immigration in the area.

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Albertville High School student faces 10 years to life in prison after bringing loaded gun to school

An Albertville High School student was arrested Monday after a loaded gun was found in his backpack.

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Michelle Watkins ousts incumbent Devyn Keith in runoff for Huntsville City Council D1

Watkins expressed “profound gratitude” for being the first black woman elected to the council and pledged to be a “voice for the unheard.” She also committed to “transparency, inclusivity, and accountability” and called for the community to unite.

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FBI hiring contract Haitian Creole translators

The FBI is seeking contract workers across the state of Alabama to translate Haitian Creole.

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U.S. Rep. Carl: Republicans are holding the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats accountable

Cities simply cannot keep up with the rising rates of migrants and crime, and Americans cannot afford to fund the lives of illegal migrants or face the brunt of migrant-related violence.

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'We've got big problems': State Sen. Elliott plans legislative package on immigration following trip to border

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said he is planning a six to eight-bill package to protect Alabamians from the impact of federal immigration policy.

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Katie Britt files bill requiring mental health warning labels on social media platforms

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, which would create a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms, on Tuesday. 

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'You're a little boy in a big job' — State Rep. Givan slams Birmingham Mayor Woodfin after mass shooting blame game

On Tuesday, Givan told 1819 News that she was disappointed that Woodfin decided to engage in personal attacks while his city was in disarray.

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Opelika installs ninth Safe Haven Baby Box to give options to mothers in crisis

The city of Opelika installed a Safe Haven Baby Box Monday, making it the ninth baby box to be installed in Alabama.

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Joey Clark: Three responses to the rising darkness

I kept looking for light to celebrate the end of another work week, yet all I found was a slowly rising darkness in the headlines.

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Beeker announces retirement from Public Service Commission; Ivey appoints son to fill unexpired term

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2.  

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Britt offers 'staunch support' for using federal resources to fight gun violence in Birmingham following mass shooting — ’My heart is broken for the families’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her condolences and offered solutions to city leaders on Monday in response to a shooting in Birmingham's Five Points South on Saturday night that left four dead and at least 18 wounded.

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Ivey 'willing and ready' to implement joint law enforcement program to combat crime in Birmingham after mass shooting

In the wake of Saturday’s mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South, Gov. Kay Ivey said she would be willing to implement a joint law enforcement program to combat violence in the city like the one already showing success in Montgomery, which has faced similar spikes in violent crime.

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'If it means building more prisons, then let's build them': State Rep. Stringer says targeting law-abiding citizens the wrong response to Birmingham Five Points South shooting

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), who led the 2022 legislation removing the state's requirement for a concealed carry permit, rejected the charges from Daniels and others who blamed Alabama's gun laws.

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'You are gaslighting every single one of us': Fairhope residents express concern, frustration over potential Haitian refugee influx

The Fairhope City Council heard from concerned citizens Monday night following what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called rumors about a possible influx of immigrants.

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Jefferson County man convicted on child pornography charge

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the recent conviction of a Jefferson County man on charges related to child pornography. 

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'It is kind of cool': Kalen DeBoer preparing team for atmosphere with Trump, ‘GameDay’ coming to Tuscaloosa for UGA game

All eyes will be on the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide football team as they host the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday in the biggest college football game of the season.

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Newly elected state library board chairman John Wahl lays out policy priorities — 'I love libraries, and what they bring to so many people'

Alabama Republican Party chairman and recently elected Alabama Public Library Service chairman John Wahl has laid out his plans to strengthen the state’s libraries after over a year of contentious debate surrounding sexually explicit books.

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Alabama Electrical Contractors Board hires new executive director

The Alabama Electrical Contractors Board announced Tiffany Loveless as their new executive director who will handle the board’s administrative services at a meeting in Montgomery on Monday.

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1,000 Haitians coming to Mobile, Baldwin Counties in coming weeks, whistleblower says; U.S. Rep. Carl skeptical

Between 800 and 1,200 Haitian migrants are coming to Baldwin or Mobile Counties within the next two to three weeks, according to immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer.

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UAB's Dilfer says football player affected by Birmingham mass shooting — 'We lock arms' with Mayor Woodfin in stopping violence in city

University of Alabama at Birmingham head football coach Trent Dilfer revealed on Monday that one of his players was affected by the weekend mass shooting in Birmingham that left four dead and 17 others injured late Saturday night.

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Palmer launches investigation into Democrat donor processor

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and other members of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability launched an investigation last week into potential fraud and illicit financial activity linked to ActBlue campaign contributions. 

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Freeze on Auburn's struggles: ‘I believe in what we’re doing’

Auburn's offense has struggled thus far this season, but Hugh Freeze still believes in what they're doing offensively.

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Phil Williams: Standing with Superman for truth, justice and the American way

Which messaging do you prefer? The one that uses “make America great again” like an insult? Or the one who says, “Make America great again,” meaning making, keeping and preserving the greatness of our nation? 

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'It’s been just one absolutely magnificent life': Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passes away following battle with ALS

Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran passed away Friday following a long battle with ALS.

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Palmer cool to Trump call to force federal government shutdown if election security provision left out of CR funding bill

In remarks given to The Hill, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), the chairman of the U.S. House Republican Policy Committee, seemed to reject a government solution under any circumstance.

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Dems renew calls for state ban on Glock switches following Birmingham mass shooting — ‘We don’t have any interest in this whole debate about Second Amendment rights’

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he wanted to work with the state to ban such devices and give police the tools they need to get killers off the street, regardless of what people think about Second Amendment rights.

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