In a heartfelt column published in the January issue of Helena The Magazine released Tuesday, Helena’s Mayor Brian Puckett announced that he would not seek reelection.
On Monday, the City of Birmingham released the “Birmingham Crime Commission Report” which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates. The report paints a grim picture of current circumstances by piecing together details about the rise in crime and the lack of infrastructure and funds to properly address them.
With redistricting and new congressional maps chosen by a court, Alabama created a second minority-majority district, nearly ensuring a second Democratic seat in the state. But all of the districts saw some changes. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) picked up parts of the more conservative District 7, currently held by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).
Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that she has set the time frame for the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Demetrius Frazier, 53, for the 1991 rape and murder of a Birmingham woman.
After failing to advance during last year’s Congress, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has yet again sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which would require Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses until they are removed from the U.S.
State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) wants state agencies to streamline permitting processes to protect Alabama's small businesses.
The Alabama Republican Party announced Tuesday that State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) will serve as the Party’s nominee for the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama Senate District 5.
There’s a good possibility gambling will be back when the 2025 legislative session opens in February.
4 takeaways from No. 2 Auburn’s 87-82 win over Texas
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led 29 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes on Tuesday.
On Monday, Senate Majority Whip U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) named Alabama’s Junior U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) to serve as Deputy Whip as the GOP prepares to take on a new Congress with a majority in both legislative bodies.
Yordy Centeno-Melchor, an illegal alien, should stay in the custody of the Elmore County Sheriff until his criminal case for the attempted kidnapping of a young girl is finished, according to Josh Cochran, assistant District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit.
President-elect Donald Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico and said he is ready to impose "serious" tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
Mobile County Circuit Judge Michael A. Youngpeter recused himself from a case involving Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and former police chief Paul Prine.
When we share books with our children, we’re not only giving them wings. We’re giving them dreams as well.
Annual state symposium for beekeepers is Feb. 1st in Clanton. For pros and beginners alike.
As Democrat voters face the reality that President Joe Biden’s mental decline might have cost them the election, leadership is scrambling to save face by denying they worked hard to cover up one of the worst-kept secrets on Capital Hill.
State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) announced on Monday he was running for re-election in 2026.
Mobile Republican Party elected a new Chair Monday, former Rep. Ken Kvalheim.
Public meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 on border security and human trafficking. 6 p.m. at Hill Spring Baptist Church in west Mobile. Eagle Forum
Starting off SEC play with an 84-58 win over Missouri on Saturday, No. 2 Auburn will take to the road for a matchup against Texas on Tuesday night in the Moody Center.
Madison County is accepting applications for a new district judge starting on January 21.
The Spanish Fort Library Board voted Monday to revisit policies following discussions about a controversial book that even a representative from Read Freely admitted is "tricky." Meanwhile, the Fairhope Public Library moved the same book from the teen section to the adult section.
No matter how noble the issue or worthy the cause, politics cannot change man's nature nor take away his proclivity to wickedness.
Residents voted to change the form of government to council-manager last September. The change will take effect on November 3; however, the city is already preparing for the transition.
Alabama had the sixth-largest percentage of movers in the nation, according to a recent report.
Alabama’s leaders came out to mourn the death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, 60, who died on duty while directing traffic for a Church of the Highlands event on Monday morning.