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The parents of 15-year-old August Borden are relieved to have him back home after he suffered severe injuries last Tuesday at Deshler High School. But now, they’re demanding answers.

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama passed a resolution last week encouraging legislators to oppose any legislative changes to the state's online sales tax law, Simplified Sellers Use Tax program.

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) announced on Monday that he has filed a three-bill legislative package designed to “protect, promote, and expand Alabama’s commercial seafood industry.”

Former Foley magistrate Joseph Bischoff is facing charges of selling and providing controlled substances to a minor.

A Birmingham church is getting attention once again for making controversial statements on its outdoor message board.

Actor, businessman, financial advisor, politician Randy Hairston has died at age 84.

An online gaming platform created in 2006 is under fire after allegations of negligence in protecting children from predators.

A federal judge struck down on Thursday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s designation of Alabama forestland as critical habitat for the black pinesnake, ruling that the agency acted arbitrarily without scientific evidence.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will send investigators to the scene of a small plane crash in Gulf Shores.

No one was injured when an intruder broke into the Beverly Hills mansion of Alabama native Lionel Richie, who was home. One man was arrested.

A familiar voice has gone silent. Radio newsman David Blake of Mobile, LA and New Orleans has died after a 45-year radio news career.

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Baird explained how his military background and experience as a small business owner have and will continue to help the city work toward a brighter future.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred in Baldwin County on Saturday.

Friday afternoon, the Homewood Police Department arrested six protesters at a Black Lives Matter protest. Following the arrest and further protest, someone “affiliated” with the group is believed to have started a fire in an occupied Homewood Walmart.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictments of a couple accused of property crimes in Thomasville.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) held a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin Ceremony at the University of North Alabama (UNA) on Friday.

The scene on Friday afternoon was again loud and chaotic as Black Lives Matter protestors blocked traffic and disrupted businesses, shouting and chanting in downtown Homewood. The event resulted in six arrests by the Homewood Police Department for disorderly conduct.

U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ordered Alabama lawmakers on Friday to redraw a new State Senate redistricting map for the upcoming 2026 election.

National Guardsmen from Alabama and 18 other states will mobilize soon to assist the Department of Homeland Security with President Donald Trump’s nationwide anti-crime and illegal immigration operation.

The FBI Mobile confirmed 19 individuals were arrested this week in connection with immigration enforcement actions across Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

The webpage for Baldwin County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) attorney Sarah Young has been removed, leading to speculation she is no longer with the school system.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Friday led a veterans’ field hearing to address the veteran suicide and PTSD crises at the American Village in Montevallo.

A proposed surgical plaza in West Hoover could become the new medical center for outpatient care.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is all smiles standing next to Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato in a mailpiece that hit voters' mailboxes on Thursday, just days before the August 26 municipal elections. However, despite appearances, Britt has not endorsed Brocato.

The Colbert County Sheriff’s Department credited three deputies for saving the life of a two-week-old baby.

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) on Thursday as the new co-chairman of Alabama’s Joint Legislative Sunset Committee.

The Guntersville VA Clinic was officially renamed on Thursday in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and Marshall County native Colonel Ola Lee Mize.