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Two Phenix City women were arrested on multiple charges of absentee ballot fraud on Wednesday.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Prichard police officer after detectives said he withheld evidence during an arrest.

State Rep. Ben Harrison (R-Elkmont) announced Wednesday he will seek another term representing District 2.

The Birmingham Police Department re-arrested a murder suspect on Wednesday after a court mistakenly allowed him to post bond and be released.

Birmingham’s mayor, Randall Woodfin, is going all in with his support of the legalization of marijuana, earning him the endorsement of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition. According to Woodfin, “Alabama needs to legalize cannabis, not just because it’s something that sounds nice, but because it advances justice and is good for our economy.”

One of the main themes in the upcoming Hoover municipal elections is transparency. Nearly every candidate is united in calling for and promising more of it.

A former Tallapoosa County Probate Office employee, Jarrah Shay Keel, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of using her position for personal gain, admitting to stealing $27,861.48 in public funds.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), fresh off his announcement of running for U.S. Senate, praised President Donald Trump's efforts to address rampant crime in Washington, D.C.

Fresh off a Republican primary runoff win in a special election for House District 12 on Tuesday, a new poll shows Cindy Myrex would also be competitive in a hypothetical matchup with State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) in 2026.

Over 1,000 people attended the Orange Beach mayoral debate at the Orange Beach Event Center on Tuesday evening.

Auburn University is phasing out its test-optional admissions avenue for students. The university will continue with a “very limited number” in 2026 and full testing returning in 2027, with applicants required to submit a SAT or ACT score.

The rain did not stop over 1,000 people from showing up for the highly-anticipated Orange Beach Mayoral debate Tuesday.

The Pentagon is developing plans to start a new National Guard “reaction force” designed to suppress civil unrest.

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intent to name three U.S. District Judge nominees in the Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama. 

ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama, announced on Tuesday its endorsement of Caroleene Dobson in her campaign for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in 2026.

Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is not backing down from his recent criticism of AL(dot)com after the outlet painted his department's recent traffic stop of Giovanna Martinez-Hernadez with a "false narrative" after she was taken into ICE custody for only presenting a Mexico-issued ID.

The Mobile Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a man in connection with a child pornography case.

A group of “unlikely allies” is opposing the dumping of dredge materials into Mobile Bay, according to a recent NPR report.

The FBI arrested six in Escambia County on Tuesday in an immigration enforcement action.

The Mobile Police Department announced on Monday the arrest of a man in connection with a stabbing that claimed the life of a woman.

During a speech to the Dothan Rotary Club on Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called for those involved in the Russia hoax against President Donald Trump to be indicted.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is officially running for U.S. Senate in 2026.

A celebration of 60 years of service of Sen. Jabo Waggoner will be held Aug. 16 at Vestavia Civic Center.

Karl Julian is running for Vestavia Hills City Council Place 2, but voters looking for information on what he thinks of those seeking to protect women's spaces and sports from men or those who seek to protect young children from radical gender ideology, those Julian once called "assholes," won't find it easily on his social media page.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run once more for Congressional District 1.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) will be closed each day this week to allow for bridge work.

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is taking significant steps to address rampant crime in Washington, D.C., and Alabama's Republican congressional delegation is backing his efforts.