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House Democrats were in an especially combative mood on Tuesday, spending hours of debate time protesting the House calendar and a proposed bill changing the voter registration software used by Alabama’s state and local election officials.  

Birmingham Water Works Board chair Tereshia Huffman allegedly “participated in unethical practices” with contributions from the board’s Community Educational Program to charities affiliated with her relatives, according to an ethics complaint filed on Monday.

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released the 18th edition of its annual Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, ranking Alabama in the top 20 for economic outlook. However, if the Yellowhammer State wants to out-compete its neighbors, it may have to change its income tax structure.

The announcement of President Donald Trump’s planned commencement speech at the University of Alabama this year was met with much support and excitement. But a vocal minority, including alumni, faculty and a college Democrat group, could not stifle their ire, instead venting their indignation on social media.

Local legislation that would legalize pari-mutuel gambling at the White Hall Entertainment Center in Lowndes County passed the Alabama Senate on Tuesday by a 18-7 margin.

Military veterans and families can get assistance with obtaining the benefits they earned. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is hosting a Veterans Benefits Fair April 25 in Daphne.

Legislation that would allow for an annexation of an area of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the Senate on Tuesday.

Hoover City Council meetings can be described in many ways, but boring is rarely one of them. This week’s meeting was no exception.  

The National Science Foundation canceled three grants worth $1,761,892 on Friday to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University.

A man slated to be put to death on Thursday for the repeated rape and eventual murder of a Chilton County woman in 2010 is dropping all of his appeals ahead of his scheduled lethal injection, saying he believes in an “eye for an eye.”

Libraries across the state rushed to remove sexually explicit material from their children and teen sections following new guidelines by the Alabama Public Library System in May 2024. The APLS threatened to withhold funding from any library that did not comply with new regulations.

Samford University is getting into the alcohol, hotel and entertainment business — that's the plan, at least.

The Fairhope Public Library board voted not to move a controversial book from the teen section to the adult section after the state paused funding due to explicit material, meaning it will no longer receive state funding.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said recent violent acts are not acceptable and his staff, along with law enforcement, is taking action.

In his speech to the Republican Women of Geneva County, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate discussed food security, tariffs and his political future.

It's no secret that Alabama loves President Donald Trump, and with the president's latest announcement that he will deliver the commencement address at the University of Alabama in early May, it's obvious the feeling is mutual.

Republican members of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee passed a bill changing the makeup of the Birmingham Water Works Board on Tuesday morning.

Legislation regulating off-road vehicle parks in Cherokee County is “on life support” in the House, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) on Tuesday.

A multi-media show will recreate the life of singer, songwriter Marvin Gay on May 2 at Talladega's Ritz Theatre.

Services will be April 25 for former Lt. Governor George McMillan, who died last week. Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered to half-mast.

After being delayed on the final day of last week’s legislative week, legislation by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) allowing the governor and attorney general (AG) to appoint an interim police chief in municipalities with out-of-control crime is nearing its final chance at becoming law as session winds down.

A judge dismissed motions to dismiss filed by several defendants in the case of former Mobile police chief Paul Prine, who is suing several city officials and others in connection with his 2024 termination.

The Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar saw over 10,200 people for Easter Sunday church service.

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson continued to block the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing cannabis business licenses in an order released on Monday.

Even though the House Judiciary Committee voted to carry over a bill that would authorize the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas and summon witnesses to testify, State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) said he finds the proposal "extremely outrageous."

President Donald Trump announced on Monday he has agreed to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama in early May.

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, of the Archdiocese of Mobile, released a statement early Monday following the death of Pope Francis.