Residents of Trussville handily defeated a proposed property tax increase that would have funded three major expansion projects for Trussville City Schools. According to unofficial election results released by the city on Tuesday night, reported by the Trussville Tribune, 58.02% of voters said ‘No’ to the proposed increase. Residents of nearby Fultondale also rejected a […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter recently joined renowned broadcaster and storyteller Fred Hunter for a detailed discussion on his DeKalb County beginnings and early years in politics all the way to his latest legislative work during the 2024 session. “As a family, we just got by,” Ledbetter told Hunter of his childhood. “But […]

Huntsville City Councilman John Meredith will continue to represent Huntsville’s District 5 residents while District 1 Councilman Devyn Keith will be in a runoff with challenger Michelle Watkins following Tuesday’s municipal elections. In two school board races, Carlos Matthews was reelected in District 5 while Chaundra Jones and Pat King will face each other in […]

We are all-too familiar with federal spending of our tax dollars that can be unnecessary and wasteful. There are basic areas of federal spending that are constitutional and necessary – defense, border security, the court system, highways, and disaster relief. Sometimes these types of necessary funding need to be increased. One area of spending that […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth flexed his Birmingham roots in an address last week to the Birmingham Business Alliance. He overviewed a wealth of legislative accomplishments during the 2024 legislative session and spoke to the opportunities that are being created for the region’s business community and residents. Ainsworth praised the strides Birmingham and Jefferson County […]

While back in state for August recess, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited with local and regional leaders at an Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) congressional luncheon last week in Guntersville to offer updates on his work in Washington and solidify partnerships at home.  Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to the importance of being fiscally responsible while collaborating […]

In recent years, a growing debate has emerged regarding whether our country was founded as a republic or a democracy. When asked about the form of government our Founding Fathers envisioned for our nation, Benjamin Franklin famously replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” But what exactly is the difference between these two forms […]

Monday night in Huntsville, Chairman of the Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, announced he’s running for the county-wide office in November. McCutcheon was appointed in January 2023 by Governor Ivey to complete the four-year term of U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) upon his election to Congress in 2022. Although November will be his first time […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed is no fan of Democrat presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. This time, Sen. Reed highlighted California’s “Dream for All” plan, which would offer home loans to illegal immigrants – as one of the many reasons Americans are leaving “liberal states like California” to move to Alabama and states across […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall had a one word response to news that the man who was suspected of trying to bomb his office in February pleaded guilty for his crimes in court last week. “Fight!” Marshall posted, echoing former President Donald Trump, who yelled “fight!” after being shot in an assassination attempt at a […]

During their three and a half years in the White House, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have consistently made the world a less safe place. Their time in office has only produced chaos on the global stage, and the safety and security of our southern border is utterly nonexistent. They have absolutely failed as leaders […]

Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announced his resignation from office effective November 1, 2024 in an emotional speech following a meeting of the city council. McClusky, who has served the city for 16 years, said he intends to more time with his family and pursue new opportunities. “After long discussions and some even lengthier soul searching, […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Anthony Lowery as the new Baldwin County Sheriff. Lowery, currently the chief deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), will succeed Sheriff Hoss Mack, who is stepping down after two decades to lead the Alabama Sheriffs Association. His law enforcement career spans 28 years, including previous […]

The presidential election took an unexpected turn late last week when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his decision to withdraw from the ballot in red and swing states, offering his endorsement to former President Donald Trump. Although Kennedy and Trump differ on several key issues, Kennedy emphasized that defeating Vice President Kamala Harris is his […]

Governor Kay Ivey spoke at a crowded Chamber of Commerce event at Athens State University on Thursday. During her remarks, she addressed several topics important to Alabamians, including the ongoing statewide development of transportation infrastructure. “It’s so good to be back on the beautiful campus of Athens State,” Ivey said. “And what a great crowd. […]

Democrat nominee for vice presidential Tim Walz is under fire for misleading claims about his military service and coaching history. The Minnesota governor has claimed throughout his political career that he was deployed to the Middle East as a command sergeant major and was also the head coach of a high school football team. At […]

The Harris campaign’s economic plan includes a national law against price gouging and excessive profits in the grocery industry. Are grocery stores gouging consumers and can price controls prevent inflation? Attributing inflation to a sector or corporate greed is dubious. As the great economist Milton Friedman observed, “Inflation is everywhere and always a monetary phenomenon.” […]

Over the years, it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, is done by the mayors. We have a reservoir of the best people in our state who are mayors. The mayor of a city is the chief cook and bottle […]

A 26-year-old from Irondale, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, pleaded guilty today to detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in February. Surveillance footage showed Calvert placing stickers on government buildings, including the Alabama State House, with phrases like “Support your local Antifa” and “Topple all hierarchies,” shortly before the attack. After […]

Alabama’s Democratic nominee for the state’s Second Congressional District got to speak on the national stage Thursday night, promoting criticism from Alabama’s two U.S. Senators. Shomari Figures spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention as he tries to gain more support for his congressional race against Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson in District 2. https://x.com/ShomariFigures/status/1826994295166910654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1826994295166910654%7Ctwgr%5Ec9996952869d19da254610c73c59729f965bd2b4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F1819news.com%2Fnews%2Fitem%2Fdobson-on-figures-dnc-speech-my-opponent-is-truly-out-of-touch “I […]

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suspended his Independent bid for the 2024 U.S. presidential race and announced support for former President Donald Trump on Friday. Initially, Kennedy attempted to challenge against President Joe Biden in the Democratic Primary, but later accused the party of an all out effort to thwart his campaign. During his announcement, Kennedy […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of a former Houston County District Attorney on ethics charges. Mark Johnson, 55, was found guilty on Thursday by a Houston County jury that returned a total of six guilty verdicts against him. Johnson, according to Marshall’s office, reportedly used his position as a county prosecutor to […]

Kamala Harris is now officially the Democratic nominee for the 2024 Presidential election. In her customary acceptance speech, Harris touched on the traditional Democrat talking points of social security, medicare, abortion, and voting rights. One topic, however, she did not speak about in detail was economic policy, a hot-button issue for most Americans across the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) took time from his schedule this week to stop by the 96th annual Association of County Commissions of Alabama Convention. While at the event, Tuberville had the opportunity to speak with attendees about increasing federal-state partnerships to better serve Alabamians across the state. Additionally, he met with ACCA President-elect and […]