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The Alabama Department of Workforce announced this week the awarding of a $11 million grant through the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program to support the reclamation of hazardous abandoned mine land features and facilitate the economic redevelopment of the site into the Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farms in Warrior.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to have his oath of office administered using a Quran is an ominous sign, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

The Walker County Sheriff's Office, the Blount County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worked together on a months-long investigation into a group of people who were allegedly squatting at Empire campground.

No. 9 Alabama’s season came to a close with a 38-3 loss to No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Thursday.

After a gauntlet of a non-conference schedule, Auburn basketball will begin SEC play against No. 23 Georgia on Saturday in Stegeman Coliseum.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith announced the father of a four-year-old missing child has been arrested for possession of explosive devices.

The Leeds Police Department said a man suspected of trying to escape police by jumping on a car and entering another vehicle had a criminal history and was wanted at the time of the crime.

The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts released an audit last week of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs that contained no “significant instances of noncompliance” under fired commissioner Kent Davis. 

Multiple major projects in Mobile are expected to be completed in 2026.

A woman arrested in Escambia County, Fla., for cocaine possession and drug possession had a history of alleged drug activity in Baldwin County.

No. 9 Alabama and No. 1 Indiana will square off for the first time in the history of the two schools when the two programs meet in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey requested that flags flown in Marshall County be lowered to half staff on Saturday to honor the memory of County Commissioner Ronny Shumate, who died late Monday night at the age of 69.

I’m not calling for forced conversions or a new military crusade. I am calling for resolve, for the courage to believe in ourselves and our own history, to choose one thing over another, and to decide ultimately that the West is worth saving.

Serving you remains one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I will continue to give you everything I have.

The Butcher’s Daughter is expanding to Dothan after seeing much success in Enterprise.

With pressure mounting on Minnesota officials over accusations of widespread fraud involving Somali-run daycares, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is stressing the need for accountability in state spending of federal funds.

College sports are dominant in Alabama, and the state saw success across major sports in 2025. It also saw high expectations not met, leading to coaching changes.

1819 News stayed on top of news statewide in 2025, bringing the latest from the Alabama Legislature, covering how President Donald Trump’s administration directly benefited Alabamians and diving deep into some of the state’s most controversial issues.

Remember this before accepting government subsidies: With shekels come shackles.

The Homewood Walmart was closed early Tuesday morning following a fire authorities say was intentionally set in the homegoods section.

A woman who prosecutors say smoked methamphetamine shortly before giving birth to a stillborn baby will get a new trial. However, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office is appealing that decision.

Former State Sen. Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) denied on Tuesday knowledge of a rumored grand jury investigation regarding his tenure on the embattled Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission, but said he was still considering a 2026 run for State Senate.

Warren Craig Pouncey, the former Coastal Alabama Community College president and Jefferson County superintendent, was arrested on 15 counts of use of office for personal gain.

The Cullman attorney, whom police say tried to kill her husband, was granted approval for out-of-state travel for the holidays.

Marshall County District One Commissioner Ronny Shumate passed away at his residence in Arab on Monday evening.

Former 11th Judicial Circuit Judge Gil Self will file an appeal with a court-appointed attorney after his attorneys pulled out of the case.

A 14-year-old Sand Mountain boy has died after suffering from complications related to the flu.