
According to an announcement earlier this week, the Trump administration's revamp of the U.S. Navy will feature a new battleship class, part of the so-called "Golden Fleet.”

Fireworks, food, fun and music will be at the USS Alabama Park on Friday, July 4. No ticket required. A charge for parking.

Gov. Kay Ivey cut the ribbon Thursday for the opening of the newly restored teak deck of the USS Alabama in Mobile.

Listen to 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss The World Games, the U.S. Space Command's move to Huntsville, the USS Alabama's deck renovation, the spendthrift Alabama legislature, and the apparent upcoming recession.

Deck repairs for the USS Alabama Battleship are well underway.