17+ hour, 21+ min ago  (960+ 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…...

17+ hour, 21+ min ago  (720+ words) Raise your hand if someone close to you " friend, relative, co-worker " has been personally touched by divorce. Sadly, I've been able to raise my hand for all three at certain points of my life, and I wouldn't be surprised if…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago  (274+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the Alabama House of Representatives passed on Thursday legislation barring online political contributions from sources whose billing addresses are not in the United States. Senate Bill 92 (SB923) by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) would ban campaigns, Political Action…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago  (287+ words) With little time to spare, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 220 (HB220) sponsored by House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) that provides the governor, lieutenant governor, the speaker of the House, the president pro-tempore of the…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago  (174+ words) The May 19 primary election will include two statewide amendments. Statewide Amendment 1 would allow judges to deny bail for shooting or discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling or other occupied space, or for any solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit…...

17+ hour, 20+ min ago  (445+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate legislation allowing participants in a new school choice program to sue the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in certain eligibility disputes. The bill relates to the state's Creating Hope and Opportunity…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago  (248+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the House and Senate passed legislation on Thursday creating a pilot program that would install a speed limit camera system in a highway construction zone. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1384+ words) TUSCUMBIA " On Saturday morning, a sampling of Republican candidates for national and state office joined the Shoals Republican Club in Tuscumbia to discuss their candidacies ahead of the May 19 primary election. In attendance were U. S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), candidate for…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago  (163+ words) After much thought and prayer, I'm realizing that it's time for me to stop being a conservative. But notice that this disposition is, in fact, defensive. Conserving means protecting what is already there. You do not conserve a forest that…...

21+ hour, 56+ min ago  (223+ words) Jordan-Hare Stadium, home to the Auburn football Tigers, will host an International soccer showdown featuring the current world champion on Tuesday, June 9, the university announced on Thursday. Led by superstar Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and one of…...