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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.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced on Thursday her Alabama First leadership PAC is contributing $10,000, the maximum amount allowable, to the congressional campaign of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise).

Despite the Trump administration's best efforts of late, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) remains concerned that Russian President Vladimir Putin's erratic behavior could lead to something more serious than his nation's conflict with Ukraine.

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.

It's a family affair. Dr. James Dobson, advocate for Biblical values in families, died Thursday at age 89. Alabama faith leaders react.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson is looking to improve public safety and address a stray animal problem with his new budget proposal.

According to an announcement, Birmingham's Alabama Theatre will be hosting "A Conversation with Kamala Harris" on October 17, in which the failed presidential candidate "will share what she saw, what she learned, and what it will take to move forward" after losing the Electoral College 312-226.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action to schedule a drug linked to deaths across the country.

A man given a suspended sentence for the electronic solicitation of a child was re-arrested on Wednesday for violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

Retired Jefferson County Judge Carole Smitherman has been named the new dean of Miles Law School. At the same time, her daughter, Birmingham City Councilor Crystal Smitherman, leads as one of the state's top fundraisers for a city council seat.

Legislators will require testimony be sworn at upcoming Sunset Committee meetings.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects in connection with an assault and robbery.

University of West Alabama president Todd Fritch responded to a video showing the school’s dean of students admitting UWA is looking for loopholes to get around Alabama’s law banning taxpayer resources from funding DEI offices and training in public universities.

At this week’s Central Alabama Water meeting, the board voted to reduce the amount paid to their public relations firm, Direct Communications, from $38,000 per month to $18,000 per month.

Cullman PD arrested Kody Smith Wednesday in relation to the alleged drug operation at Infusion Wellness, owned by his ex-wife Whitney Cheatham.

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and his wife, Paula, said enough is enough. In response to what they call political attacks during Tony Kennon's re-election campaign, the couple sat down with 1819 News to address numerous ethical and criminal allegations.

The state of Alabama has the honor of hosting the traveling exhibit remembering the 9/11 attack Sept. 11-16 in Opelika.

A newly released video of University of West Alabama Dean of Students Byron Thetford shows Thetford admitting to searching for loopholes to fund DEI programming.

The Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF) announced on Wednesday that they were endorsing U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for Senate in 2026.

The Fairhope Public Library relocated a book from the juvenile section to the adult section upon review.

Alabama will “lend our support, if needed” as more states begin sending National Guard troops to Washington D.C. at President Donald Trump’s request, according to Governor Kay Ivey.

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch is unhappy with his local justice system, and he's ready to name names.

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office arrested James Mark Eddy, 54, of Loretto, Tenn., on Tuesday following an undercover investigation conducted by their special operations unit.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is on board with President Donald Trump's plan to stamp out crime in Washington, D.C., with the National Guard, which could soon include troops from Alabama.

Foley is making improvements to a dangerous intersection where at least three people have been killed in recent months.