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Roy Drinkard, an Alabama part of living history, led the Pledge of Allegiance on the final day of the 2025 session.

An Uber driver in Auburn is on trial for two counts of sexual assault. Testimony this week revealed there is more than one alleged victim.

Aderholt said he was committed to working with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the committee, “to find practical, life-affirming solutions to protect access to care and support our rural hospitals and providers.”

Despite saying he has not made up his mind, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says he is unfazed by the bevy of recent attacks from Alabama media as rumors swirl over the senator's gubernatorial bid.

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland in 2021, is now asking for an expedited execution after having previously filed for appeal last year.

“Suicide Bombers,” “Cemetery Boys” and “Gender Dysphoria” are just some of the books found in Mobile County Public School libraries.

A search is underway for the man who escaped from the Elba Community Work Center on Thursday.

More than 80 dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Florence could soon be up for adoption after the owner entered a settlement agreement.

Multiple crews in Rogersville put out a fire at a lumber company early Thursday morning.

LeJeune first took office in 2020. He and other municipal elected positions statewide received an extra year to their terms to separate local elections from the presidential election.

Leadership in the Alabama Senate will consider changing some of its rules, according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

The Alabama Senate passed the "Back the Blue" police immunity bill by a 25-6 margin on Wednesday.

Despite several last-minute efforts to reach the finish line, legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) was officially dead after both legislative bodies adjourned sine die.

The newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Board’s first meeting got off to a rocky and heated start Wednesday night as members clashed over the former board’s decision to sell their assets to the City of Birmingham.

After signing legislation into law on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey ensured that K-12 students would not be permitted to have cell phones and other electronic communication devices starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

On the final day of the 2025 legislative session, State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northpoint) earned the House of Representatives’ so-called Shroud Award, given annually to the House member carrying the bill without a realistic chance of passing.

Homewood residents have launched a new petition opposing Samford University’s proposed Creekside development.

The court case of Ethan Stuckey, 20, of Enterprise, will continue after the defendant undergoes a mental evaluation.

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation into law on Wednesday that would ban the sale of hemp products at gas stations but allow them to continue being sold at liquor stores.

The Billy Graham Crusade for Christ in Birmingham's Legion Field in 1972 marked a difference.

An illegal immigrant arrested in Mobile County has been referred to immigration officials, U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced.

The FBI Mobile office worked with multiple agencies Tuesday morning in an illegal immigration-related operation in Fairhope.

Four total Republican candidates have officially qualified for the July 15 special election for the recently opened seat in Alabama’s House District 12.

The growing national concern over fluoride in drinking water may have impacted Madison Utilities’ decision to halt its fluoridization process.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced legislation on Wednesday to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order repealing the previous policy allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military.

Legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) changing how vacancies are filled on the Alabama Department of Archives and History board was approved by a conference committee of six House and Senate members on Wednesday.

State Rep. Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) recently recognized twin sisters from Montgomery for their "menstrual equity advocacy."