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Amtrak Alabama News
Amtrak train vs. car crash claims two lives in Mobile

The Mobile Police Department confirmed two people were killed early Saturday after a vehicle was struck by a train.

AACOP conference Alabama News
Chiefs of police hear from FBI during annual conference in Montgomery

The Alabama Association of Chief of Police (AACOP) met this week in Montgomery for a winter conference.

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Alabama News
Supreme Court hands down ‘deeply disappointing’ ruling on Trump tariffs; Decision receives mixed reviews from Alabama delegation, candidates

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of the global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution gives Congress, not the Executive Branch, the power to impose tariffs.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama News
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association claimants to begin receiving settlement funds

A federal judge in Alabama approved a $2.67 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association in 2020, but customers are now expected to start receiving the payout.

Alabama Port Authority Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority informs DA of internal investigation, firing of four employees

The Alabama Port Authority Police Department opened a criminal investigation into possible theft at the McDuffie Coal Terminal.

Cason Williams Alabama News
Bay Minette six-year-old wins Big Buck photo contest

Cason Williams, a six-year-old from Bay Minette, has made the big time.

I Stock 1446177229 Alabama News
Mobile Baykeeper vows to keep fighting as environmental 'Sound Science' bill signed into law

Mobile Baykeeper responded to a bill signed into law that restricts an agency from adopting environmental protection rules more stringent than federal regulations.

House of Representatives take last portrait in current State House. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Alabama House of Representatives take historic photo marking last session in current State House

The last portrait of the Alabama House of Representatives in the current Alabama State House was taken on Thursday.

State Sen. Chris Elliott presents library bill to House County and Municipal Government Committee. Alabama News
Elliott bill giving local control over library boards clears committee hurdle

The House County and Municipal Government Committee gave a bill giving local control over library board appointments and removals a favorable report, with two amendments.

State Rep. Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville). Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
House Minority Leader Daniels presents living organ donor bill to House Ways and Means Committee following kidney donation from wife

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee met on Wednesday and approved bills, including tax exemptions for nonprofits, college funding for veteran dependents, and a bill to support living organ donors.

Alabama Veterans Resource Center. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Ivey attends Alabama Veterans Resource Center grand opening

Gov. Kay Ivey was among state leaders at the grand opening of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center on Wednesday.

Wedowee Utilities Board Alabama News
Wedowee Utilities Board bookkeeper fired, new director hired

The Wedowee Utilities Board unanimously approved the termination of the employment of bookkeeper Brenda Boone during a meeting held on Wednesday.

SEAFOOD SHRIMP RESTAURANT MEAL Alabama News
Seafood labeling bill makes it out of House Health Committee

The House Health Committee approved a bill by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) to strengthen a seafood labeling law. In Alabama, restaurants must disclose the country of origin for certain seafood to customers.

House Ways and Means Education committee. Alabama News
Legislature examination of non-profit status could help avoid Minnesota-like fraud

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education committee passed multiple bills on Wednesday that would allow activity from nonprofit programs to be tax-exempt.

Stadthagen and Johnson Alabama News
‘Forced out!’: Pastor Travis Johnson criticizes ‘Alabama political machinery’ in wake of majority leader resignation

Mobile Pastor Travis Johnson had harsh words following the news that State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from his majority leader position.

USA Mitchell Cancer Center Alabama News
Cancer-free State Rep. Holk-Jones celebrates House passage of breast cancer screening bill

State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) celebrated the House passage of a bill on Tuesday that would expand screening access for breast cancer.

Senate Bill 71 approved by House Alabama News
Legislature approves 'Sound Science' bill to prevent burdensome environmental regulations

A bill restricting an agency from passing environmental protection rules more stringent than the federal law or regulation is headed to the governor’s desk.

Alabama political news stadthagen DSC06000 Alabama News
Stadthagen resigns as House majority leader, sources confirm

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) officially resigned as majority leader on Tuesday, sources confirm.

Alabama House Camp Safety Act Alabama News
Alabama House passes Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act

The Alabama House passed a bill on Tuesday to establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

Mobile police suv Alabama News
Mobile Police determine Sunday shootings not related

Mobile police released more information about two separate shootings that occurred at the same time on Sunday.

Genesis Reid Alabama News
Speculation looms in case of missing Enterprise toddler

Enterprise Police are asking the public to come forward if they have seen a missing toddler within the past 30 days.

Breast Cancer Mammogram screening Alabama News
Alabama House set to vote on bills eliminating patient costs for certain breast, prostate screenings

The Alabama House will vote Tuesday on two bills to eliminate patient costs to certain breast and prostate cancer screenings.

MOBILE POLICE Alabama News
Multiple injured, one dead in downtown Mobile shooting

The Mobile Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in downtown on Sunday.

Desoto solar farm Alabama News
Silicon Ranch defends Stockton solar project despite grassroots effort to shut it down

The developer of a planned solar facility in Stockton said the project will move forward despite community pushback.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Man killed in fiery crash on Hwy 280 in Auburn

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a fiery crash that claimed the life of a Camp Hill man Saturday evening. The crash occurred on U.S. 280, eight miles west of Auburn.

Police lights siren AP Photo by Matt Rourke Alabama News
Columbiana Police officer shot, suspect in custody

The Columbiana Police Department is investigating after an officer was shot during a welfare check on Saturday.

Timothy Wells Alabama News
Former Franklin County special ed teacher admits he sent masturbation video to teen

A former Franklin County teacher pleaded guilty and admitted he sent an explicit video to a 17-year-old.

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