Author: 1819 Media

Alabama

• The state executes Derrick Dearman for the murder of 5 people in Citronelle
• Congressman Strong says Biden admin. working to help non-citizens vote
• A dispute arises at the State Board of Veterans Affairs over a unanimous vote
• Arrest made in Birmingham after mass shooting in September at Five Points
• Salary Increase to happen in 2025 for state lawmakers due to median income
• Birmingham pastor talks about immigration on the 1819 News Podcast

National

• Langley Air Force Base being scoped out at night by unknown fleet of drones
• Vegas man files lawsuit against CA sheriff for claims he was a Trump assassin
• TX attorney general wins legal victory for election law ahead of November
• RNC files lawsuit against Detroit officials for deleting dropbox camera footage
• GA has half a million votes submitted only two days into early voting
• A Science Direct report links hormones for transgenders to thyroid cancer
• Naomi Wolf releases book on Pfizer Covid 19 vaccine trial and its effects

Alabama

• District judge orders stop to SoS program on AL voter rolls ahead of election
• AG Marshall files amicus brief with TN law re: transgender surgery on minors
• State lawmaker files bill to deal with illegal gambling underway in AL
• Montgomery city council delays vote to rescind ordinance on firearms
• ADPH reports 47 cases of pertussis in Wiregrass region

National

• FBI quietly updates crime stats for 2022, proving Donald Trump right again
• County election officials in VA refuse to certify votes made in "secret"
• Lawsuit in WI is against ActBlue for money laundering with stolen ID
• Report  released about election integrity efforts in all states before Nov.
• Backlash ensues after Kamala Harris entertains idea of "reparations"
• Harris interview on Fox was dicey, as Brett Baier did not give her a pass

Alabama

• AG Marshall asks federal judge to dismiss lawsuits re: voter roll cleanup
• A bill to require parental consent for vaccines is pre-filed for 2025
• State Dems offering bills to regulate AL's constitutional carry law
• AL Board of Ed increases reading score threshold to pass 3rd graders 
• A case of tuberculosis confirmed at Madison city schools
• Father of college baseball player says son died due to Covid vaccine

National

• Border patrol memo shows that a third of surveillance cameras are broken
• Goya CEO calls out Federal government for aiding child trafficking
• House speaker says CBS editing out his comments on illegals voting
• GA judge rules that local election board MUST certify results of election
• NV man denies he was a 3rd assassination attempt on Trump at CA rally
• Kamala Harris offers loan program to black men, gets immediate backlash
• Macy's is named in lawsuit against Sean Combs, for covering up rape in store

Alabama

• Deadline for Alabamians to register to vote is next Monday, 10/21
• AL SoS to continue appeal of lawsuit against state ballot harvesting law
• Moms For Liberty host town hall in Baldwin county re: Title 9 & immigration
• A lawsuit against Wetumpka casino on Indian sacred ground to proceed
• Big Oak Ranch celebrates 50 years of ministry to hurting children in AL

National

• Boeing to fire 17K workers after union strike causes delays in production
• Trump to hold rally in Madison Square Garden, NYC on 10/27th
• Harris to be interviewed this Wed. on Fox News by Bret Baier
• Harris accused of plagiarism of ghost written book on criminal justice
• Naomi Wolf to release book on Pfizer Covid 19 Vaccine trial documents
• More testimony from NC volunteers helping Hurricane Helene victims
• 6 lawsuits filed in NYC against rap artist Sean Combs alleging sexual abuse

Alabama

• FEMA funding to help paroled migrants got 2 Yay votes from Britt and Sewell
• State of AL set to execute a fifth death row inmate this Thursday
• State lawmaker pre-files bill to ban sex offenders working as first responders
• AL State auditor write Op-Ed on ESG policies destroying agriculture

National

• CA Sheriff says 3rd assassination attempt on Trump was thwarted before rally
• Trump vows to remove Venezuelan gangs/cartels from operating in US
• JD Vance pushes back at ABC's Raddatz for her nit-picky criticisms of Trump
• 2 union presidents put Democrats on blast for not helping their workers

Alabama News

Alabama is preparing to accommodate tens of thousands of evacuees as Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, heads toward Florida.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has called for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond, blaming him for failing to curb violent crime in the city.

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham praised the success of the recently formed multi-agency Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS), which has made significant strides in reducing crime since June 2024.

National News

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued a stark warning to residents who might ignore evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. In an interview with CNN, Castor emphasized the gravity of the situation, warning that those who stay in evacuation zones could face fatal consequences: "If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die." 

President Biden has announced a 10-year plan to replace lead pipes across the U.S., aiming to improve drinking water safety, especially in older urban areas like Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit. 

A coalition of over a dozen U.S. states, led by California and New York, has filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the company of deliberately designing its platform to addict teens.

Alabama News

Amber Beard, a 39-year-old USPS mail carrier, has been arrested and charged with multiple theft-related crimes, including trafficking in stolen identities, illegal possession of credit and debit cards, and fourth-degree theft of property. Beard was initially caught shoplifting at a Buc-ee’s in Leeds, Alabama.

Senator Tommy Tuberville is urging voters to elect leaders who will stand up for the country, expressing concern over socialism, immigration, and election integrity. He emphasized the importance of this election with less than 30 days to go, while also criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's slow response to Hurricane Helene's devastation. 

The Biden administration has announced it will not extend the legal status of Haitian and other migrants in the U.S. under the CHNV Parole Program, which has caused concerns in communities across Alabama. 

National News

Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation in western North Carolina, with satellite images revealing severe flooding, washed-out streets, and significant damage to homes and infrastructure. At least 225 people have been confirmed dead, with more expected as rescue efforts continue, hindered by inaccessible roads. 

Hurricane Milton has intensified into a "potentially catastrophic" Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, bringing dangerous storm surges, high winds, and flooding.

Tremont City Police Chief Chad Duncan criticized the government's handling of the immigration crisis in Springfield, Ohio, which has caused tension between local residents and Haitian migrants.

Alabama News

Alabama has launched a website for its school voucher-like program called the CHOOSE Act. It provides information on eligibility, online applications, and deadlines.

A teacher at Summerdale School in Baldwin County expressed frustration over challenges posed by an increasing number of English Language Learners (ELL) in her classroom. She said it affects both teachers and students.

A newspaper error cost Alabama taxpayers $1.76 million and delayed the final phase of the Gordo Bypass project.

On the Flagrant podcast, former President Donald Trump praised Alabama Senator Katie Britt for advocating the importance of in-vitro fertilization.

National News

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to face trial on May 5, 2025, in Manhattan federal court for sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. 

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, giving retirees and beneficiaries an average monthly increase of more than $50. 

Hurricane Milton, which made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida, at 8:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, has resulted in at least 12 confirmed deaths, including six in St. Lucie County. That's where tornadoes touched down. 

Alabama News

Governor Kay Ivey has allocated more than $7.6 million to improve highway safety across Alabama’s 76 counties. 

The Montgomery County Board of Education has appointed Jamie Wilson, current chief of staff for Montgomery Public Schools (MPS), as the interim superintendent. This follows the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown, effective November 1. 

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) criticized the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene. He claimed that politics influenced the lack of attention to affected areas, such as Western North Carolina. 

National News
Fox News has made a final effort to schedule a second debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris before Election Day, inviting both campaigns to participate on either October 24 or 27. 

A recent CDC survey reveals that approximately 3.3% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender, with an additional 2.2% having questioned their gender identity.

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm with winds reaching 145 mph, has begun affecting Florida, particularly the southern region, as its outer bands brought "tornadic supercells."