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In honor of Kirk's legacy, those in attendance offered prayers and viewed a video highlighting the life and legacy of the founder of Turning Point USA.

During Friday's episode of Huntsville WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) gave his take on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the corresponding trend of increasingly violent actions from Democrats across the country.

After speaking with residents at a Huntsville City Council meeting on Thursday evening, Mayor Tommy Battle and the council declined a proposed contract with a Tuscaloosa-based tech company specializing in artificial intelligence.

A billboard in Huntsville on Jordan Lane memorializing Charlie Kirk has been spotted by passersby and is now making the rounds on social media.

The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was a central point of discussion for State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) during The Dale Jackson Show on Thursday morning. Givhan first acknowledged his indignation over the murder of the late father of two.

At Thursday's Huntsville City Council meeting, the liberal activist group Indivisible-District 5 North Alabama introduced a resolution urging Huntsville's Police Department not to participate in any local immigration operations led by federal agencies.

A multi-agency law enforcement operation at a Decatur hotel led to the arrest of four individuals with connections to a major drug syndicate.

Several individuals were arrested Wednesday morning by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while en route to Russellville's Pilgrim’s Pride meat processing plant. According to Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver, at least 20 people were detained between two checkpoints- with one at County Road 44 and County Road 244 and the other on County Road 75 and County Road 724.

Republican legislators across the country are paying homage to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, after the late father of two was assassinated on Wednesday on Utah Valley University's campus. Among the group praising Kirk's positive impact on the country is U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is pushing for new police pursuit guidelines after a fatal officer-involved crash in Hartselle claimed the life of a local teenager and injured six others.

State Rep. Mark Gidley (R-Hokes Bluff) pre-filed legislation this week to grant Alabama's public school boards the option of allowing chaplains on their campuses. The lawmaker's bill will be considered in the upcoming 2026 legislative session, which kicks off in January.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Paul Richey resigned from his position the day before being charged.

Thanks to an ongoing operation to fight child exploitation, the Limestone County Sheriff's Office recently charged and arrested 11 men with human trafficking related offenses.

Calling it the honor of a lifetime to serve Alabama's 25th District, State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) announced Tuesday that he is running to retain the office he first won in 2022. In a press release, the legislator promised to continue upholding conservative values and advocating for the district's residents if reelected.

Last week, during an interview with Mobile radio station FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) discussed the impact of inflation and reduced federal funding on the construction of two super prisons in the state.

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) took the mainstream media to task on Thursday for consistently framing the achievements and efforts of President Donald Trump in a negative light, regardless of the subject.

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter called out the Alabama High School State Athletic Association for punishing families and students who have utilized the CHOOSE Act to access improved educational opportunities.

A Meridianville woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the North Alabama Town of Killen, its police chief and a former police officer after being sexually assaulted during a traffic stop in November 2023.

U.S. House Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) remained steadfast in his devotion to growing American energy production and strengthening national security during a congressional vote on Capitol Hill this week.

After threatening the life of a Madison County judge in a series of social media posts, a Huntsville man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree making a terroristic threat.

In a press call with reporters Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced that he has joined a group of fellow Republican legislators in introducing a bill aimed at making the streets of Washington D.C., a safer place.

Madison County Commission chairman Mac McCutcheon praised President Donald Trump's decision to move Space Command to Huntsville at a press conference in the Rocket City on Wednesday.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle spoke to members of the media on Wednesday about the U.S. Space Command's relocation to the Rocket City and its anticipated impact on the local community and residents.

Following a Tuesday press conference held in the Oval Office, Alabama lawmakers offered their reactions to President Donald Trump's announcement that U.S. Space Command is officially relocating to Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal.

President Donald Trump announced that Space Command is officially coming to Huntsville during a press conference in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Flanked by Alabama's Republican congressional delegation, Trump spoke about the long-delayed move and what it means for both the Rocket City and the state as a whole.

President Donald Trump is set to announce Tuesday at the White House that U.S. Space Command is officially coming to Huntsville.