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Watch: Tuberville questions Sec. Def. nominee Hegseth over purging DEI from military, increasing recruiting

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, sat for a Senate confirmation hearing, during which he was criticized and questioned about his military record and fitness for the position.

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Chelsea Councilman Cody Sumners expected to run for mayor

In an interview with 1819 News, Sumner said that while he isn’t ready to formally announce a run for mayor, he has received positive feedback from community leaders who have encouraged him to run, and he is considering the opportunity.

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Mobile approves settlement, release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy

The Mobile city council approved a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement and release of claims with fired Gulf Coast Technology Center commander Kevin Levy.

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Altoona Mayor Rick Nash dies unexpectedly

Rick Nash, mayor of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday.

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Blount County DA Pamela Casey running for Alabama AG in 2026

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is running to be the Republican nominee for Alabama Attorney General in 2026.

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Alabama members of Congress commemorate fourth anniversary of Huntsville’s selection as best home for SPACECOM

Some of Alabama’s congressional leaders have wasted no time in the new Republican-controlled Congress to continue the push to make Huntsville the permanent location for U.S. Space Command. 

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Fairhope City Council retroactively reappoints three library board of trustee members

The Fairhope City Council approved the retroactive reappointment of three library board of trustee members Monday.

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Mobile mayor highlights Tuscaloosa’s use of drones following Big 10 meeting

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson participated in the Alabama Big 10 Mayors Association meeting Sunday and Monday in Tuscaloosa.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Confirming Trump's nominees

Alabama voted overwhelmingly for Trump. When they voted on Nov. 5, they also voted for his team. As Alabama’s senator, you have my word that I will do everything in my power to get every one of Trump’s nominees confirmed so we can get to work.

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Joey Clark: I pray Gov. Kay Ivey doesn’t resign

Though I have often suspected the opposite will come to pass, I pray Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey doesn’t resign before her full term is up. 

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Thomas Govan: It's time for the U.S. Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody illegal aliens charged with or convicted of burglary, larceny or theft.

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Justice Gregory Cook: Alabama's new rules for court record privacy and confidentiality

In the holiday rush, you may have missed a new set of rules issued just before Christmas. 

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Devin Foley: Should a Christian be a foodie?

Does today’s foodie culture, with its exquisite tastes and picturesque plating, distract one from growing in virtue, from controlling the desires of the flesh?

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Phil Williams: What did you do with the children?

One of the greatest forms of stewardship that any culture can be measured against is found in the simple question: “What did you do with the children?”

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Annie Holmquist: Easy as a Sunday morning

Could taking our kids to church actually improve their academic standing?

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 74-64 loss to No. 21 Ole Miss

Sloppy play and poor shooting led to No. 4 Alabama dropping its first SEC game of the season to No. 21 Ole Miss 74-64 on Tuesday.

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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's 88-66 win over No. 14 Mississippi State

4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's XX win over No. 14 Mississippi State

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No. 1 Auburn looks to overcome Broome’s absence with No. 15 Mississippi State up next

No.1 Auburn looks to overcome Johni Broome’s absence as it hosts No. 15 Mississippi State.

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Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt expecting '60% or more' support for Laken Riley Act in Senate — 'Americans are sick of excuses, and they're ready for action'

As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate the Laken Riely Act this week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) remains confident the bill will gain enough bipartisan support to pass, given the political mandate shown by the popular election of Donald Trump last November.

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Opelika pastor Dean Odle announces candidacy for lieutenant governor

Opelika pastor Dean Odle has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in the May 2026 Republican primary. He is the first candidate to formally announce for the state’s number two post.

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1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor: Gambling push likely early in 2025 session — 'It gets very complicated'

If state legislators want to make another attempt at comprehensive gambling, 2025 may be their last chance for the foreseeable future.