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Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Thursday, issuing a state of emergency for 19 North Alabama counties ahead of the anticipated wintry and icy forecast for the state.

President Donald Trump endorsed Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl for lieutenant governor on Thursday.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation creating a new teaching certificate for military veterans on Thursday.

The Senate passed legislation on Wednesday prohibiting non-disclosure agreements (NDA) in civil cases involving sexual abuse and trafficking.

The City of Montgomery will lobby legislators to approve a 1% occupational tax during the 2026 legislative session.

Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge James Roberts, Jr. granted NBA G League and former Alabama center Charles Bediako immediate eligibility to rejoin Alabama’s basketball team on Wednesday morning. 

NBA G League and former Alabama center Charles Bediako filed a lawsuit in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court on Tuesday against the NCAA in an attempt to play for the Crimson Tide again.

State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) said on Tuesday he was “tapping the brakes” on legislation he recently filed to overhaul the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).

Members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed legislation by State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) on Tuesday that would require a special election for certain primary elections if a U.S. Supreme Court redistricting ruling outlaws race-based redistricting.

Members of the House Ways and Means Education Committee passed legislation repealing a law establishing the University of Alabama’s School of Social Work on Tuesday.

Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Tuesday his endorsement of Caroleene Dobson for Secretary of State in the 2026 election cycle.

Jared Hudson, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, will continue his candidacy for U.S. Senate despite President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the race.

A United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama jury returned on Thursday a verdict on all counts in favor of Drummond Company and against attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates).

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey officially qualified as a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General on Monday.

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Rob Maness, a combat veteran and Chairman of GatorPAC, announced recently his endorsement of Alabama businessman and cattleman Rodney Walker in the Republican primary for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. 

An illegal alien was sentenced on heroin-trafficking charges last week.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is staying in the Senate race despite President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Saturday.

Prattville Police arrested one suspect on Friday night for a stabbing that happened at LongHorn Steakhouse in Prattville. 

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) appointed five leaders in agriculture on Tuesday to serve on the Alabama USDA Farm Service Agency state committee.   

Joshua McKee raised $293,258 in the last quarter of 2025 for his campaign for the Republican nomination in Congressional District 1.

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 742, expanding school choice in the state of Alabama by participating in the newly-created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. 

The Alabama Senate passed legislation on Thursday repealing a law passed in 2025 that set up the framework for a Smith Lake development.

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson officially qualified Thursday with the Alabama Republican Party to appear on the ballot for the United States Senate in the May primary.

Two former Alabama State basketball players were indicted on Thursday in an alleged NCAA bribery and point-shaving scheme. 

State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) filed legislation to overhaul the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) on Tuesday.

An Iranian national who was detained by ICE in Blount County last year has been released from custody.

Members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed legislation repealing a law passed in 2025 that set up the framework for a Smith Lake development.