Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY – The state is reporting significant results from a crackdown on illegal commercial trucks, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. According to the governor, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) […] The post With ICE help, state is cracking down on illegal trucking operators appeared first on 256 Today .

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is investing in charter schools designed to create pathways to HBCUs for Black students. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is deepening his support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a $20 million investment to launch two K–12 charter schools on...

ALABAMA — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of Kia thefts in the Hazelwood subdivision in Hazel Green, which officials believe are linked to a viral social media trend. Over the past five days, deputies have responded to three reports of stolen vehicles in the neighborhood. In each case,...

A bill introduced this week by Alabama Representative Chris England proposes asking Alabama voters if they want to end the death penalty in the state.

This is an opinion column. Jamal D’Angelo Williams got himself shot and killed. A Birmingham police officer pulled the trigger, but it’s clear and understandable why. Four days after the officer shot Williams in a Kingston neighborhood public housing complex, the Birmingham Police Department did something out of...

Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt this week repeated her concerns about what Alabamians are paying for electricity, even as Alabama Power announced a two-year rate freeze. “I’m concerned that Alabama has the highest power rates in the Southeast,”1819 News quoted Britt as saying this week. That was the...

MOBILE, Ala. — A meticulously crafted replica of the iconic station wagon from "National Lampoon's Vacation" is drawing smiles and double-takes across Alabama, rekindling memories of the 1983 comedy classic that launched the beloved Griswold franchise. Craig Rowley, a self-described car enthusiast and organizer of...

Ron Carpenter is a professional truck driver who travels through Mobile on his frequent route between South Carolina and Texas. He says he follows the rules and stays in his lane. But he'll tell you, there are a few drivers who aren't as vigilant. "They jump in front of you,...

Some Montgomery residents had the chance to provide input on how they’d like to shape the future of their neighborhoods. District 7 Montgomery City Council member Andrew Szymanski put on the event to give those in the Nixon and Graetz communities a chance to let their voice be heard. The provided suggestions on...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — You see police lights flashing behind you, and immediately you think you’ll get pulled over, and you do. It can be nerve wracking. Just imagine a person who finds it challenging to communicate. We’re a little more than a month out before the 2026 legislative...