Alabama News
Get our coverage of the top stories in Alabama news.

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) both backed President Donald Trump’s tariff plan announced on Wednesday.

Despite some pushback, the House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday banning K-12 students from having cell phones and other wireless communication devices in the classroom.

The federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) this week ordered the National Endowment for the Humanities to make steep reductions in its staffing and budget, including its grantmaking to states.

Gulf Shores City Board of Education president Kevin Corcoran wrote a letter to State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) addressing comments she made in opposition to bills that would change the distribution of a countywide education tax.

Several people were indicted on 32 charges alleging several conspiracies related to the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board.

On Thursday, Donald Trump, Jr. delivered the keynote address at the Alabama Republican Party "Trump Victory Dinner” in Birmingham. In a fiery, wide-ranging speech, he criticized the left’s woke agenda and expressed gratitude to Alabama conservatives.

Legislation making it easier for parents to claim a religious exemption for a vaccine requirement passed the Senate by a 26-5 margin on Thursday.

Occasionally, the group would single out a passersby or guest of the event for specific chants such as "You voted for a rapist" or "We don't want you here."

Much-discussed lottery and gambling legislation in the 2025 legislative session has “too few votes to pass,” according to State Sen. President Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R - Cullman).

You can time-travel back to the 1800s now through April 6 at the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage. Visit the Old South mansions, people and customs.

A recent Washington Post article quoting so-called Republicans and independents protesting recent DOGE cuts and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) actually quoted Democrats

President Donald Trump rolled out his tariff regime on Wednesday, also known as "Liberation Day," by raising tariffs, including 34% more on imports from China, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan.

After relatively benign debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the State’s General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.

The Huntsville City Council approved an ordinance last Thursday tightening restrictions on video and photography inside City Hall and other public buildings.

Transgender advocates flooded the House Education Committee on Wednesday to speak at a public hearing on legislation from House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) prohibiting public school and university employees from using alternative names and pronouns without parental consent.

Building on the momentum of his strong endorsements and community support upon launching his campaign, Hoover Police chief Nick Derzis is showing an equally impressive first campaign finance report, outraising incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato by over $50,000.

President Donald Trump fired the Tennessee Valley Authority board chairman, the second member to be let go in a week.

During a Wednesday call with the press, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said more information will come to light on Iranian University of Alabama doctoral student Alireza Doroudi, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) changed its Code of Ethics for the first time since 1957, omitting the word "God."

 Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is among three attorneys general leading a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court defending actions to combat the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Transgender advocates came out in force Wednesday afternoon to speak against legislation banning instruction or discussion related to gender identity or sexual orientation from being provided to public school students in pre-K through the 12th grade.  

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a public hearing on the Equality in Financial Services Act on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the House Education Committee voted down legislation allowing students to receive off-site religious instruction as part of their regular education.

A former University of Alabama at Birmingham official was among the top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who were removed from their jobs on Tuesday. 

You might miss some Southern laughter if you miss Jeff Foxworthy's show in Oxford April 4. Check your neck.

The Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) and the McGregor Family announced on Wednesday that PCI’s Wind Creek Hospitality has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse.

Opponents and proponents of legislation regulating psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC gathered at the State House on Wednesday to voice their opinions on the proposed bill.