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Crime in our nation’s capital is down, but Democrats seem to think that’s a bad thing.

The Auburn Police Department arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III in connection to the death of retired Auburn professor Julie Gard Schnuelle.

Last week, during an interview with Mobile radio station FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) discussed the impact of inflation and reduced federal funding on the construction of two super prisons in the state.

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced the closure of the Gordon Public Boat Ramp in Houston County.

The two candidates vying for sheriff of Baldwin County will come together on September 11 to discuss their vision for the future.

The Auburn Police Department is investigating after a woman was found dead in a wooded area at Kiesel Park Saturday afternoon.

Mobile mayoral candidates Spiro Cheriogotis and State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) will face off on September 23 in a runoff election.

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) took the mainstream media to task on Thursday for consistently framing the achievements and efforts of President Donald Trump in a negative light, regardless of the subject.

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called out his colleague from Georgia, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), for using veterans as a "political prop."

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office will soon finalize an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to allow specially trained officers to identify illegal aliens and place them on detainers.

The Dothan Opera House canceled the September 14 appearance of comedian Jon Reep after he was arrested on child porn related charges.

This week's decision by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to require student-athletes who transfer to sit out for one year before competing in high school athletics for participating in Alabama's school choice CHOOSE Act has been a head-scratcher, given that it has created friction between the agency and Alabama's executive and legislative branches.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 on Friday.

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has announced the opening of a public comment period for a proposed code amendment deeming material containing gender ideology inappropriate for children and youth sections of Alabama’s libraries. Nothing about this rule would prohibit or ban books on these topics from being in the adult sections.

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) announced on Thursday the opening of a public comment period for a proposed code amendment addressing material containing gender ideology in Alabama’s libraries. 

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is ignoring the law when it comes to a recent school choice ruling, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

The City of Gulf Shores announced it will recount votes from the 2025 municipal elections after receiving a petition for a recount.

Parents and fans attending Deshler High School’s homecoming football game against Danville Friday night can expect an increased police presence along with added security measures.

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter called out the Alabama High School State Athletic Association for punishing families and students who have utilized the CHOOSE Act to access improved educational opportunities.

A Meridianville woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the North Alabama Town of Killen, its police chief and a former police officer after being sexually assaulted during a traffic stop in November 2023.

U.S. House Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) remained steadfast in his devotion to growing American energy production and strengthening national security during a congressional vote on Capitol Hill this week.

A Baldwin County attorney accused of attacking a Bay Minette councilman has a history of causing trouble, according to police.

An Alabama man is facing charges after the Orange County, Calif. District Attorney’s Office said he traveled to a Catholic monastery claiming to be Michael, the Angel of Death, and making threats.

A woman allegedly connected to a fire inside the Homewood Walmart during Black Lives Matter protest has been identified.

The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the City of Rainsville on Thursday to determine whether the City violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, and the Fair Housing Act by denying a faith-based organization’s application to operate an addiction-recovery facility.

Alabama Public Television (APT) announced on Thursday that due to a $2 million cut in federal funding in its fiscal year 2026, the organization will cut staff and reorganize departments. 

Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) are seeking an injunction against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).