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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Alabama News
Watch: 'You're just making stuff up' — RFK Jr. scolds Terri Sewell over false claims of racism

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) attacked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting, taking comments that were made almost two years ago out of context to portray them as racist.

Katherine Robertson Alabama News
Montgomery Police staffing bill is ‘immediate priority,’ says AG candidate Katherine Robertson

Republican Alabama Attorney General candidate Katherine Robertson said on Thursday “her immediate priority” as Alabama’s chief law enforcement officer will be passage of legislation that allows for state intervention if the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) fails to maintain minimum staffing requirements.

Selene Alabama News
New UA student magazine 'Welcomes All' but promotes narrow, radical views

The replacement of a suspended student magazine has arrived at the University of Alabama, bringing with it the same concerns as the previous publication. 

tuberville Alabama News
'We are not going to let the animals run the zoo': Tuberville promises fight against violent crime in Alabama's cities

During a Wednesday appearance on "The Rightside," Alabama's next presumptive governor, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed plans to reduce violent crime in cities across Alabama.

Acreman Alabama News
Boater charged in fatal Alabama River crash

The operator of a boat involved in a deadly March 7 crash has been charged with reckless murder and first-degree assault.

senate forum Alabama News
Republican U.S. Senate candidates sound off on H-2A, H-2B visa programs at Madison forum

The group addressed H-2B visas, which allow U.S. employers to hire foreign nationals for temporary, non-agricultural work when there is a shortage of U.S. workers.

Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope penis protester cleared of charges after No Kings rally arrest

The case against a Fairhope woman who wore a penis costume to a protest was dismissed in Municipal Court Wednesday.

Jeffrey Lee death Penalty Alabama News
Man convicted of killing man, woman in 1998 robbery set to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia

Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Jeffrey James Lee, 49, for the 1998 murder of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson in an attempted robbery. 

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AHSAA finalizes postseason schedule, implements separate divisions for public, private schools in wake of CHOOSE Act controversy

Crushing the hopes of some for a reversal, the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Wednesday solidified its decision to separate private and public schools in postseason play earlier this year.

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Penis protester's supporters show up ahead of Fairhope trial

Dozens of protesters showed up Wednesday ahead of the municipal court trial of Jeanna Renae Gamble.

SB57 Signing 04 15 2026 Alabama News
Ivey signs bill excluding soda, candy from SNAP purchases

Governor Kay Ivey signed into law legislation on Wednesday requiring the state to request a waiver from the federal government to eliminate candy and soda purchases from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Pumpjack (oil derrick) and refinery plant Alabama News
Tuberville blames ‘climate nuts’ for hindering domestic energy production shortcomings as prices rise due to overseas interventions

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently spoke about the ongoing intervention in Iran and its negative effects on energy production, blaming the nation's lack of domestic energy production and processing on its past climate policies.

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Fmr Ft. Deposit Mayor Jacqulyn Boone, city council candidate arrested for absentee ballot fraud in 2025 municipal election

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest on Wednesday of two Lowndes County residents on charges related to the unlawful use of absentee ballots in the August 2025 Ft. Deposit municipal election.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore argues Iranian government, military only 'understand strength through power'

During Tuesday evening's North Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate Forum, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) explained his position on the war in Iran, while also praising President Donald Trump's decision to conduct military operations against the Middle Eastern country.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Alabama News
Birmingham family killed in overnight house fire

A Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School student was killed in a house fire, along with her parents, early Wednesday morning.

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Sports Betting Alliance pumps $300K+ into Alabama campaigns via Steve Raby’s North Alabama PAC

A political action committee (PAC) run by former Democratic congressional candidate turned Montgomery political power player Steve Raby has funded over 100 candidates and other entities this election cycle with money from out-of-state gambling interests.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
'We have a huge problem': SoS candidate Caroleene Dobson in favor of closed primary system

During a Tuesday discussion on Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," candidate for Secretary of State Caroleene Dobson expressed support for closing primaries in Alabama.

Rodney Walker Alabama News
Rodney Walker: Chinese retaliation to Trump tariffs drove large number of American soybean farmers out of business

According to U.S. Senate candidate and cattle farmer, Rodney Walker, while the tariffs have been beneficial for some industries, such as manufacturing, America's soybean producers have taken a significant hit since their implementation months ago.

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Ivey signs law permitting cameras, $250 tickets on interstate work zones — 'It is just critical that we all drive carefully'

Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed a very controversial bill into law on Tuesday that divided lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session and nearly died before gaining approval on the last day of the session.

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox Alabama News
'He's far from being a racist': Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox backs councilman over controversial A-Day post

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox revealed 19 people were arrested during Saturday’s A-Day celebration after people from outside of Tuscaloosa came to town as part of a “takeover.” The mayor also addressed a controversial Facebook post by a council member.

Huntsville City Schools Alabama News
Huntsville City Schools granted unitary status in three areas relating to desegregation consent order

Following a federal judge's ruling, Huntsville City Schools has been released from federal supervision in two major areas tied to a desegregation consent order.

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'Rank amnesty dressed up in feel-good language': Alabama's top U.S. Senate candidates voice strong opposition to Dignity Act's mass amnesty

As U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) continues to push for mass amnesty legislation cloaked in morality, Alabama's top three candidates for U.S. Senate are now sounding off on the so-called "Dignity Act."

Alabama Political News Gerald Dial Alabama News
Fmr State Sen. Dial calls for 1% state income tax cut, dismisses criminal investigation rumors at Senate bid launch

Alabama lawmakers should cut the state’s individual income tax, according to former State Sen. Gerald Dial.

Ua hazing Alabama News
UA student alleges hazing in school theater honor society

A campus theater honor society with a long-standing presence at the University of Alabama is facing allegations of hazing, according to an exclusive interview with a member. 

Kay Ivey signs SB342 Let the Kids Play Signing, 4/14/2026 Alabama News
Ivey signs law preventing athletic discrimination against school choice participants: 'Every child deserves a fair shot'

Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law on Tuesday, granting participants in the state’s school choice system protection from discrimination when participating in high school athletics after Ivey and other state leaders filed a lawsuit last year.

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Ivey signs law allowing firing of tenured university faculty, limits faculty senate authority

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation into law on Monday that would allow the removal of tenured faculty and limit the authority of faculty-led governing bodies starting in October.

Shaknovsky Alabama News
Surgeon in mistaken liver removal case indicted in 2024 death of Muscle Shoals man

A Walton County, Fla. grand jury indicted the surgeon who performed a surgery on a Muscle Shoals man who died while on vacation in August 2024.

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