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A University of Alabama doctoral student detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday was a national security concern, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) is once again going on an angry social media tirade against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Passing a state income tax exemption on the name, image, and likeness for student athletes is likely not happening in the 2025 legislative session, according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville).

The family of a resident at Arabella Health and Wellness Center in Grand Bay is suing the facility, claiming another resident sexually assaulted their loved one.

The state of Alabama is trying to dismiss the federal lawsuit challenging Alabama's 2024 law banning taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices and training after University of Alabama staff and students filed suit.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) urged California Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Alabama’s Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth is in Washington D.C, where he plans to discuss relocating U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville and widening I-65 “from the Tennessee line to the Gulf of America.”

A Mobile man charged with rape was re-arrested after running away after initially being arrested in Priceville during a traffic stop on Wednesday. 

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancelled $239,797,598 in federal grants to the Alabama Departments of Mental Health and Public Health this week.

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Wednesday, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon defended his city's system to split from the Baldwin County Public School system.

The City of Gulf Shores is considering the future of one of the nation's most popular beach festivals.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) in announcing the formation of the new Republican Women's Caucus at the White House.

Alabama’s overtime tax exemption “has been a game-changer for the state’s frontline workers,” according to The HR Digest.

Moms for Liberty Baldwin County founder Rebecca Watson has received death threats since presenting information to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), which led to the pausing of state funding to the Fairhope Public Library. Still, she is determined to continue fighting to protect children.

In what marks the sixth arrest this week of individuals trying to introduce contraband into Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, a Wednesday bust secured three arrests and multiple confiscated narcotics.

The future of a bill allowing elective credits for students to attend religious instruction during the school day is still shaky despite receiving an endorsement from the state's political leadership.

A new business is coming to the former location of Hush Hookah Lounge in Birmingham’s Five Points South; Opulence Drag Lounge & Taqueria has been announced as the new tenants.

Former Chief Deputy James Mayo of the Mobile County Sheriff's Department died at age 76.

A University of Alabama doctoral student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday.

Tuesday afternoon turned into a nightmare for one volunteer firefighter in North Alabama.

Douglas Mayor Corey Hill is running to be the next Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman is vowing to fight for the truth following the dismissal of an election contest in Conecuh County.

Secretary of State Wes Allen said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s executive order preserving and protecting election integrity shows his presidency is a true victory for election integrity.

Governor Kay Ivey sent a memo to all state agency heads on Wednesday announcing she has banned the use of DeepSeek, Manus and similar technologies on state devices and the state network. 

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning citizens to delete their 23andMe accounts after the genetic testing company announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A new license plate for Atlanta Braves fans is now available, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. 

An image familiar to most Alabamians is being used as a fundraiser for the Birmingham AIDS Outreach. BAO is associated with many pro-LGBTQ causes in the Birmingham area.