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Actions have consequences: Etowah County GOP committee to meet
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (188+ words) Etowah County Republican Party (GOP) leadership will meet "in the near future" after Jesse Battles announced his independent candidacy for State Senate District 10. Battles announced on Sunday that he is running as an independent candidate in the November general election…...
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth: Charter commission wrong to renew Magic City
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) Despite controversy and concerns surrounding its operations over the past several years, the Alabama Public School Charter Commission recently voted to allow the Magic City Acceptance Academy, described by one media outlet as "the state's only LGBTQ+ friendly charter school,…...
State Rep. Stringer says he 'wouldn't be surprised' if special
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (246+ words) During a Monday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106. 5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) suggested it was not out of the realm of possibilities for a special legislative session on gambling prior to the November…...
Joey Clark: Should I leave hometown Montgomery behind? | Alabama News
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (1064+ words) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the…...
Ivey signs bill allowing restructure of radically woke University of
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (169+ words) Big changes are expected for the ever-troubled, radically progressive School of Social Work at the University of Alabama, as Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill removing language from state statute that granted the school autonomy from the university administration....
Justice Will Sellers: The Halifax Resolves, the first step toward
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (126+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
Colbert County Republican Women's Club hosts candidates as May 19
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (1176+ words) SHEFFIELD " The Colbert County Republican Women's Club (CCRW) recently welcomed several of the statewide and federal candidates ahead of the May 19 primary election. Because this would be the last opportunity to hear from the candidates before their scheduled meetings, CCRW…...
Walker Larson: Online influencers, the new information power brokers
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (585+ words) What we don't have precedent for is the rapid way in which political journalism is transforming. Traditional media's failure to live up to standards of truth, integrity, and responsibility, along with the internet's emergence, has led to a new media…...
'Don't think anyone has fought harder than him': Ledbetter praises
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (310+ words) Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill giving lawmakers with appointing authority the ability to hold those appointees accountable." House Bill 220 (HB220), sponsored by Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), sets the stage for appointees to…...
Gulf Shores hires New York firm for $500 K comprehensive 20-year plan
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (383+ words) The Gulf Shores City Council approved a $500, 000 contract with Interboro Partners, LLC, to lead the development of a new comprehensive plan and 20-year roadmap. "We have a rare opportunity to shape what Gulf Shores will look and feel like 20 years…...