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Eagle Forum of Alabama Alabama News
Eagle Forum conference registration open; Early bird pricing through Jan. 4

Eagle Forum of Alabama will hold its 2025 legislative issues conference on January 31 in Birmingham.

James Mitchell Alabama News
'Takedown with Chris Hansen' episode features Blount County man known as school, church janitor

The latest episode of TruBlu’s “Takedown with Chris Hansen” shows a man communicating with who he thought was a 15-year-old boy.

Kareem Badawi Alabama News
University of Alabama student among 15 killed in New Orleans terror attack

A University of Alabama student was killed in a New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, according the university.

Proverbs Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: A powerful 2025 New Year’s resolution; different and difference-making

Possibly the world's simplest and easiest New Year's resolution. You can quit by the end of January but benefit all year.

Phoenix Condo 247 Alabama News
Gulf Coast Phoenix condominiums started with a dream and $500

The yellowhammer is the state bird of Alabama, but a mythical bird is flying high above the state's coastal region, welcoming all who come to visit.

Alabama gold Alabama News
Sound Money Tax Neutrality Act takes effect January 1

A law passed in 2024 removing all income taxes on capital gains from the sale of silver and gold will go into effect on January 1.

Fireman fire Alabama News
State Supreme Court reverses lower court decision on assessing fire service fees in Marshall County

The Supreme Court of Alabama recently issued a multipart decision regarding fire service fees in Marshall County fire districts, ultimately reversing, affirming and remanding rulings made by a lower court.

Tuberville at Capitol Alabama News
Tuberville recognizes all 12 'Veterans of the Month' for 2024; Nominations now open for 2025 series

This week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recognized the 12 veterans from Alabama who he honored as "Veterans of the Month" throughout 2024 for their service and contribution to their community.

Jefferson County Sheriff Patrol Vehicles by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Man shot by celebratory gunfire while asleep in Jefferson County home

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a New Year's shooting involving a victim who was likely an unintended target.

Foley Beach Express Alabama News
Foley Beach Express improvements could relieve beach traffic

Work continues on the Foley Beach Express after several projects were delayed due to pending approval by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

CNN Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: You don't trust CNN – why should your children?

Readers, you don’t trust CNN for your news. Why would you trust CNN with your children? 

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall confirms decision to forgo 2026 gubernatorial bid

On Tuesday, multiple media outlets confirmed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will not seek the governor's office in 2026.

National Guard Alabama News
Income tax exemption for active duty National Guard, reserve pay becomes law on January 1

Legislation passed in the 2024 session that provides a state income tax exemption for active duty pay for National Guard members and reservists became law on Wednesday.

Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan running for Birmingham mayor

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) announced on Tuesday she was running to be the next mayor of Birmingham. 

Birmingham Police Exhibition Driving Street Racing file photo Alabama News
Birmingham PD ready for NYE street racing events from Atlanta to Birmingham

The Birmingham Police Department is relaunching “Operation Knight Rider” after receiving information there may be street racing and exhibition driving from Atlanta to Birmingham on New Year’s Eve.

Alabama political news police tape Alabama News
Fairhope PD section off part of downtown due to bomb threat ahead of NYE celebration

The Fairhope Police Department cordoned off a section of downtown Tuesday night due to a threat to a local business.

Alabama Football 2024 Relia Quest Bowl Alabama News
5 takeaways from No. 11 Alabama's 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl

No. 11 Alabama was unable to overcome three costly first quarter turnovers and fall 19-13 to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

jerry carl Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Thank you, Alabama

As my time representing Alabama’s first congressional district in Washington comes to an end, I have been reflecting on why I ran for Congress and some of the things my team and I have done for South Alabama.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey sets special election dates for Senate District 5

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Tuesday to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five. 

Katie britt Alabama News
Katie Britt calls for reducing legal immigration — ‘American workers have faced stagnant real wages’

With President-elect Donald Trump assuming office in January, Congress should overhaul guestworker programs like H-1B visas, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
House Majority Ldr Stadthagen touts fiscal responsibility bill to ‘trim down the fat on this excess tax spending’

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently teased a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would incentivize state agencies to save money by granting a department-wide bonus made up of a percentage of the department’s surplus at the end of a fiscal year.

Gudger415 Alabama News
Gudger on possible gambling and lottery vote in 2025: ‘If we're going to do it, we’ve got to do it early’

If another gambling and lottery package is brought up in the Senate for a vote in the 2025 session, it will happen early, according to incoming State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Alabama big 10 mayors Alabama News
Joey Clark: Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ push for higher taxes won’t level the playing field

Taxation does not become fair by being levied equally – nor does uniform taxation actually create a level playing field or foster equality amongst men. Yet, Alabama’s Big 10 mayors are falsely relying on exactly this appeal to equality in their latest push to increase taxes on Alabamians.

Jalen Milroe vs Michigan in Rose Bowl Alabama News
No. 11 Alabama vs. Michigan: 4 things to watch in the ReliaQuest Bowl

Alabama and Michigan are set to face off for only the seventh time on New Year’s Eve in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Fairhope Council Alabama News
Fairhope approves $700K emergency repair for Section Street; Work to be completed within 15 days

The Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 emergency repair to Section Street at Big Mouth Gully at Bayou Street, where the sidewalk and curbing were washed out during weekend storms.

Courtroom Alabama News
The biggest Alabama legal stories to watch in 2025

There will be no shortage of stories to follow in Alabama’s courtrooms in 2025.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Report: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt ‘becoming one of the most powerful senators in the Trump Era’

Citing politicos and leaders on Capitol Hill, the non-profit news organization NOTUS recently hailed Alabama’s junior Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) as “a young rising star of the Republican Party” slated to act as a key advisor to President-elect Donald Trump in his upcoming administration.

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