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Fort Morgan Fire Rescue Alabama News
Fort Morgan Fire Rescue reports 13 rescues already in 2024; Chief warns about rip currents

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue has already recorded 13 rescues in 2024, which is more than they usually see all year. Chief Lee Steiner said that is why it is important for him to get the word out about beach safety.

State Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) Alabama News
State Rep. Wilcox appointed to Energy Council executive committee

Last week, State House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced his appointment of State Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) to the Energy Council's executive committee.

Alabama Senate Alabama News
Flashback: State Sen. Elliott predicted what would lead to gambling's 2024 demise in early April

Last week's failed "test" vote on a gambling package that included a constitutional amendment and so-called enabling legislation shocked many after it sailed through the Alabama House of Representatives by a wide margin earlier in the day.

Dog Alabama News
Could Mobile’s new incentives for pet adoption become a model for other Alabama cities?

Waiver of adoption fees, free dog food and a $100 gift certificate to qualified adopters at Mobile's Animal Shelter May 3-4.

Jeremiah Castille Alabama News
Former Crimson Tide football star Jeremiah Castille recounts playing for Alabama legend 'Bear' Bryant during final years coaching

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Castille told of how he overcame his rough upbringing, found Christ during a summer revival as a kid, and was inspired by Bryant to succeed both on and off the field.

Alabama political news unc flag Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Our flag was still there

It’s an understatement to say there has been some unnecessary rioting going on around several college campuses lately.

Kamarie Holland Alabama News
Convicted murderer of five-year-old Kamarie Holland receives death sentence

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland, received a death sentence after being found guilty of the crime last month.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, 5/4/2024 Alabama News
ALGOP elects RNC delegates; Tuberville named chairman by acclamation

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) executive committee met on Saturday to elect its slate of delegates for this year's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Alabama political news ice cream Alabama News
Sean of the South: Working nine to five

I don’t know much of anything. But I will tell you this: Find a way to help other people. For I am convinced, wholeheartedly, this is the only path to happiness. And if that doesn’t work, you can always try ice cream.

Daniel Crain Alabama News
Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of attempted rape, intimidating witness, strikes plea deal for 90 days in jail

A Gulf Shores tattoo artist accused of trying to rape a woman and later intimidating a witness will avoid trial after prosecutors agreed to a plea deal.

FBI SWAT team Watervliet Arsenal Alabama News
Ivey signs anti-swatting bill into law

Legislation by State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) adding criminal penalties for swatting was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

John Hamm Alabama News
ADOC's Hamm expects May 2026 Elmore County prison completion date — 'Probably 25% complete'

During Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) commissioner John Hamm offered an expected update on the long-anticipated Elmore County mega-prison.

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Jennifer Wolverton: It’s time to disrupt education, Alabama

I think Alabama is ready for disruption. This isn't about minor adjustments to existing curriculum, but a revolutionary shift catapulting the education of American children to a new level.

Lior Alabama News
Watch: Auburn basketball’s Lior Berman play the national anthem on guitar at AU baseball game

Auburn basketball player Lior Berman performed the national anthem on guitar before the AU home baseball game.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
Stringer named chair for Mobile County Legislative Delegation, shooting for smooth transition

The Mobile County Legislative Delegation selected State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) as its new chairman after the former chair had to step down due to other priorities.

Rices Whale Alabama News
Tuberville says new whale habitat policy could devastate Alabama's coastal communities

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined in on a letter to the Biden administration on how radical climate change policies can negatively impact Alabama’s economy.

Alabama political news doubt Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: It's time to stop sowing seeds of doubt

Parents, you, not today's experts, are exactly who God wants to lead your kids. He will give you what you need when you need it. 

Albritton54 Alabama News
Albritton: Failure to address sports, online gaming and lack of additional PCI site made gambling bill 'unpalatable'

In an interview that aired on Friday's Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," the Escambia County Republican said that it came down to three specifics that led to his "no" vote.

Rushpropst Alabama News
Pell City High School head football coach Rush Propst resigns — ‘This decision was mine and mine alone’

Embattled head football coach Rush Propst announced his resignation from Pell City High School on Friday.

Flyers1 Alabama News
Antisemitic flyers thrown in Baldwin County forwarded to FBI as possible hate crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been alerted to a possible hate crime in Baldwin County after flyers were thrown into yards that depicted antisemitic writings.

demopolis Utilities Alabama News
Senate passes bill creating Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis

Legislation creating the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis passed the Senate by a 28-3 margin on Thursday.

joe biden Alabama News
Biden on the Ballot: Ivey signs bill ensuring President’s Alabama ballot access

A bill ensuring that President Joe Biden will appear on Alabama’s November presidential ballot has been signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey.

steve marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall on gambling package: ‘We’re pleased that it didn’t pass’

Attorney General Steve Marshall said on Friday he was pleased that a new lottery and gambling package didn’t pass this week.

State Sen Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott: Gambling 'no' vote blowback not going to change my vote

Earlier this week, a so-called test vote on a constitutional amendment required for a comprehensive gambling package failed in the Alabama Senate by one vote.

IVF, in-vitro fertilization Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court denies rehearing request on IVF embryo wrongful death case

The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied a rehearing request by the Mobile Infirmary Clinic in a wrongful death in-vitro fertilization lawsuit that received national attention in February.

Alabama political news country music Alabama News
Nick Treglia: Country is cool when it returns to its roots

The increased attention paid to country, in general, is bringing more truly traditional country artists widespread appeal.

Alabama flag budget Alabama News
House approves $3.4 billion general fund budget and supplemental, increasing Medicaid, prison funding

On Thursday the Alabama House of Representatives passed the $3.4 billion General Fund Budget for the 2025 fiscal year and the supplemental appropriation for the current year.

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