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May 1 is National Day of Prayer, and it will be observed at over 16 sites in Alabama.

The House Commerce and Small Business Committee approved legislation on Tuesday changing the governance of Birmingham Water Works, despite pushback from some Democratic Jefferson County lawmakers.

Legislation banning public libraries from hosting or sponsoring drag performances in the presence of minors passed the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation by State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill), bolstering reporting and retention requirements for those licensed to send money overseas.

Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The milestone was met with much support by Alabama officials, who praised his accomplishments and aggressive pursuit of his America First agenda.

The Fairhope City Council meeting Tuesday was so crowded that overflow seating was provided.

Legislation promoting “sexual risk avoidance” in public K-12 schools in Alabama died after Democrat questioning and delays on Tuesday night.

After hours of delay tactics by State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham), the Alabama Senate passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the state’s General Fund (GF) for the 2026 fiscal year.

A man was sentenced to federal prison after writing a threatening letter to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office in March 2024.

A kangaroo on the loose on Interstate 85 in Macon County caused a minor traffic accident while running down the road shortly before being apprehended without injury by law enforcement.

As Democrats continue to hammer U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) with questions about his residency and how it will impact his decision to run for governor, a closer look at public tax records could finally dispel those alleged concerns.

Legislation to allow annexation of a section of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Tuesday.

Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism committee passed a bill legalizing historical horse racing machines in Greene County on Tuesday.

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on a Mexican man after the brutal rape of a woman in Limestone County.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is continuing its efforts to arrest thousands of illegal alien workers nationwide.  

Four of seven councilmen have endorsed Derzis in his effort to unseat incumbent mayor Frank Brocato, with two council members saying they'll stay neutral and one who did not respond to a request for comment.

The mayor of Prichard, a city embattled by controversy over crime and city utility scandals, announced that he will run for re-election.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a replica of a Beretta 9 mm handgun led to the shooting of a man by Opelika police.

A national championship was brought home to Alabama. Cullman County's West Point High School won the National Scholars Bowl.

In an already packed Tuesday special order calendar, the Alabama House of Representatives is slated to vote on legislation mandating the tracking and recording of out-of-country wire transfers.

In 2022, Samford University president Beck Taylor declared that the University would not recognize OUTLaw, a progressive group of law students from the school's Cumberland School of Law. According to the group's Instagram account, it was not just LGBTQ+ but also pro-abortion and pro-child abuse under the guise of "gender-affirming care."

The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on legislation by State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) that would allow Alabama high school athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

While some Republicans wish he had done more and Democrats criticize nearly everything he did accomplish, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville gave Trump top marks for his performance in office so far.

The Alabama Republican Party is working closely with State Senate leadership to expand a major tax cut package that will cut the state’s grocery tax, while also including additional relief for Alabama businesses, according to ALGOP Chairman John Wahl.

As Catholics worldwide grieve Pope Francis' passing and follow the Conclave selecting the next Pope, Catholics, other faith leaders, and the public will observe a 76-year traditional blessing in south Mobile County.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ordered the federal AmeriCorps agency on Friday to cut $400 million in funding to states, including Alabama.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently canceled a scholarship for black medical students after the Trump administration opened an investigation into the “race-based scholarship” in February.