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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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).

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."

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.

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

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.

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 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.

As the 2025 legislative session comes near to its end, midwifery advocates continue to sound the alarm after continued claims that legislation originally intended to expand the scope of midwife care was hijacked by Alabama’s medical special interests.

An investigation by the Foley Police Department into the selling of fake gold and silver led to a federal investigation and sentencing of two men.

Baldwin County Board of Education is working on a new system to protect children from inappropriate material with no educational value.

The Atmore Police Department is offering a free presentation on the dangers of online activity among children.

Last week, the House Health Committee held a public hearing on legislation by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) that would prohibit public K-12 schools from selling, permitting the sale of, or serving any food item that contains certain additives.

The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) dropped litigation against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Wednesday.