The International Paper mill operating in Pine Hill in Wilcox County announced it is suspending operations at the location after one of the facility’s critical roofs suffered damage.

The man accused in a July 4 murder should have been behind bars at the time of the crime, according to his bondsman.

Governor Kay Ivey took to social media to offer prayers and encouragement to a Ralph teen fighting for his life in California.

Hope Hull residents passed an incorporation vote in a special election on Tuesday.

Eighteen candidates have qualified for the Montgomery City Council District 3 special election.

Members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will consider another increase in bailment fees on Thursday.

Members of the Alabama Charter School Commission have elected State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) as their new chairwoman, effective at the commission's August meeting.

The American War for Independence, then, was not a rebellion. It was an act of interposition by the legitimate governments of the 13 colonies and the Continental Congress, placing themselves between the people they represented and the tyrannical government of England.

Why does Congress consistently choose to tighten the belt on those who have worn the uniform while spending freely on other priorities?

I’m learning each week not to cling to the beautiful things of the world, whether a flower, a smile, or the twinkle of an eye. Enjoy them as they are, then let them go, be willing to say goodbye. 

I believe solving our officer shortage and public safety crisis is equivalent to laying and incubating the egg from which tourism and a flourishing city emerges.

Two hundred and fifty years ago this summer, men in Philadelphia signed a document asserting that all men are created equal, a proposition Alabama has spent the intervening centuries first denying, then only partially redeeming, and now, in these quiet statutory corners, denying again by more genteel means.

As finite beings, we often desire Scripture to be instantly clear, easily digestible, and fully comprehensible. But God, in His wisdom, has given us Scripture that requires meditation, study, and the illumination of His Spirit.

We are all on earth to be God's helpers, getting as many people as possible to Heaven. We start by taking care of our own salvation. Then we teach those in our homes, churches and communities. Mission work in foreign countries is great, but perhaps we should start closer to home by focusing on today’s children.

Virtue coupled with responsibility for oneself and for others is the message of “An Old-Fashioned Girl.” It’s also the formula, as the founders told us, for a good life and a healthy republic.

It’s more than possible that society’s current emphasis on “sensory activities” or planning constant entertainment for children is only serving to inhibit their creativity and overwhelm their parents.

You know you have lived if you have been disappointed. You’ve felt the tearing of the heart-fibers as you’re pulled between what you desired and what took place. You rose up, then fell, but at least you reached.

Seven Auburn Tigers were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia.

Justin Lebron's journey from one of college baseball's brightest stars to a professional prospect became official on Saturday when the Cincinnati Reds selected the Alabama shortstop with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft.

An investigation into the UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt has led to her departure from the program after allegations of abuse were found to be credible.

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee recently announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the upcoming special election for Congressional District 2.

Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the race following more allegations of sexual misconduct.

Mark Bailey is running in the upcoming special election for Montgomery City Council District 3.