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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Mobile mayoral candidate Spiro Cheriogotis is responding to scrutiny over a new ad where he claimed his father was sent to prison for defending himself.

The Alabama Weather Network, with chief meteorologist James Spann, launched Monday with hundreds of fans watching.

President Donald Trump is taking a “no-nonsense approach” to Washington D.C. law and order similar to recent policing efforts by state and local law enforcement in Montgomery, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Benny Evans has been bedridden at his home in Goodsprings for 12 years. After dealing with medical coverage issues, he has a story to tell that he hopes will serve as a warning.

August 2025 is the month of planetary alignment.

A  celebration of Life was held July 30 at Haleyville Methodist Church.

School is back in session for parts of Alabama, and at least one teacher is already noticing a positive effect of the state’s cell phone ban.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating the injury of two people and the shooting of multiple vehicles in downtown early Sunday.