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Alabama executed Gregory Hunt by nitrogen hypoxia at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore on Tuesday night.

The name of Southeast Alabama’s U.S. Army base Fort Novosel will be changed back to Fort Rucker, according to President Donald Trump.

Recent riots in Los Angeles are an “abject failure of leadership” in California, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Recent riots in Los Angeles are an example of “America Last” policies from California Governor Gavin Newsom, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

The Wetumpka City Council on Monday became the fifth municipality in the river region to place a temporary moratorium on new convenience stores being built in the city.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) recently to reintroduce the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure (AFIDA) Improvements Act to bolster reporting requirements for foreign owners of American farmland. 

Katherine Robertson will announce her campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama Attorney General Tuesday night in Birmingham.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said on Monday that California Democrats have “sided with violent rioters over the brave men and women of law enforcement.”

On Friday, Attorney General Steve Marshall appealed a recent three-judge federal panel ruling on May 8 that found the congressional redistricting map passed by Alabama Republican lawmakers in 2023 violated the Voting Rights Act.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV)” and demanding payment for non-existent traffic tickets. 

The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) voted at a meeting on Thursday to consider buying new state vehicles for commissioners.

Auburn University head basketball coach Bruce Pearl would “like to serve his country,” according to U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.).

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, a Republican, announced on Friday he was running for the Public Service Commission in 2026.

Kristin Nelson, a Republican, announced her candidacy for State House District 38 on Thursday. 

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced she is tapping State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) to serve as president of the Public Service Commission. 

The Department of the Interior on Thursday announced $11 million in federal funding for Alabama through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program — an initiative aimed at turning legacy coal mining sites into engines of economic growth. 

Opp Mayor Becky Bracke announced on Thursday that she is running for re-election.

Mike Densmore, a local businessman and pastor, announced on Thursday that he is running for mayor of Alexander City.

Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose dismissed remaining claims in a lawsuit brought by former Montgomery Police chief Ernest Finley against the City of Montgomery and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.

Young Boozer, a Republican, announced on Wednesday that he is running for another term as Alabama State Treasurer in 2026.

Butler Snow, a law firm defending the Alabama Department of Corrections in multiple lawsuits, told an Alabama judge on Monday that its submission of a court filing generated by an artificial intelligence chatbot was an “isolated incident.”

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) raised over $3 million in the first week of his campaign to be Alabama’s next governor in 2026.

The Department of Energy (DOE) cancelled two clean energy grants to Alabama companies last week.

Jesse Battles, an Etowah County native and local business owner, announced his candidacy for State Senate District 10 on Wednesday, pledging to be an “unapologetic champion for Alabama values and a relentless advocate for the working families and businesses of Northeast Alabama.”

The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) endorsed Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate on Tuesday in his campaign for lieutenant governor in 2026.

State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) announced on Monday that she was resigning her House seat.

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced on Monday he will run for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in the 2026 election.