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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

A Madison man was indicted on federal charges in connection to a child porn investigation.

Miles College in Fairfield is asking for prayers for a recent graduate who is currently in critical condition in the Bahamas.

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called on apparel company Nike to stay out of politics for reportedly funding a study on transgender youth athletes.

The chief executive officer (CEO) of USA Health, Owen Bailey, announced his retirement effective Aug. 1.

Former Decatur Police officer Mac Bailey Marquette’s trial has been set for Sept. 15 in Morgan County.

In an amusing series of events, both the extreme opponents to marijuana and those who support its legalization are calling on Gov. Kay Ivey to veto legislation regulating psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta 8.

All seven appointments have been made to the newly restructured Birmingham Regional Water Board ahead of the board’s first meeting on Wednesday.

Last week, Auburn's student paper, The Plainsman, detailed shocking allegations of mismanagement and misconduct in the office of Undergraduate Admissions.

The Robertsdale Police Department arrested a Domino’s Pizza worker after he was accused of making unwanted sexual advances to a juvenile employee.

Ridge Malone Watkins, 35, is charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the alleged abuse of his girlfriend’s two-year-old son.