The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has been facing challenges, including a high crime rate, open deputy positions and low morale among some deputies. With the general election days away, some law enforcement officers are hoping for a change.
In fiscal year 2022, the University of Alabama received $211.4 million in sponsored awards, $159.5 million of which were from the federal government.
With only a few days left before the November 8 midterm election, Twitter has been boasting about its efforts against election interference by referencing a group tied with openly interfering in Alabama's 2017 U.S. Senate special election.
Both the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD) and the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC) have agreed to help bring Pelham’s Oak Mountain Amphitheater to North Birmingham.
Recent incidents involving guns misfiring at Huntsville City Schools have some school board members rethinking student disciplinary policies.
Alabama Power is raising its prices starting this December to combat rising fuel costs and increased demand.
The November 8 midterm election is less than a week away, which includes a U.S Senate seat up for grabs, ten constitutional amendments and the Libertarian party on the ballot for the first time in decades.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and a handful of state legislators announced their intention on Tuesday morning to back a bill in the upcoming legislative session in spring 2023, which seeks to impose higher penalties on reckless driving activities.
State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) is placing his support toward moving Pelham’s Oak Mountain Amphitheatre out of Shelby County and into Jefferson County.
The Jefferson County Commission recently discussed a crime prevention plan that has already been implemented in major metropolitan areas like Compton, California, and Brooklyn, New York. The proposal, which would cost about $32 million over a period of four to five years, was presented by the Aspen Institute, a nonprofit organization for promoting social programs.
State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has had his hand in legislation to reform Alabama's education system throughout his tenure in the legislature. Despite some recent progress, he said there is still plenty of room for improvement.
The Trussville City Schools Board of Education (TCS BOE) accepted the resignation of Superintendent Pattie Neill on Tuesday after more than a month of controversy stemming from the discovery of a "death notebook" written by a student over a year ago.
The man accused of killing and sexually assaulting 5-year-old Kamarie Holland is facing additional charges involving another girl under six.
Shoppers in the city of Clay are now paying half the local grocery tax after a move to give citizens relief by the city council.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced on Monday that the city will be constructing a “family fun center” in West Birmingham.
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is hearing arguments Monday in favor of and against affirmative action policies, which make race a factor in admissions to both public and private universities.
The Gadsden Police Department (GPD), with the help of the FBI, identified remains found in the Coosa River in Gadsden in January as a man who went missing nearly 40 years ago.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is warning Americans of the possibility of diesel fuel shortages while blaming the Biden administration’s efforts to implement more green energy initiatives.
Multiple law enforcement officers and fire personnel responded to a tense situation Monday morning near Government Plaza in Mobile.
Doctors at UAB spoke this week about how mammograms can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released its 2022 Nation's Report Card released on Monday.
As state government attempts to get a handle on gaming within Alabama, might a new player enter the mix?
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office, the Alabaster Police Department, and the Calera Police Department worked together over the weekend to recover a stolen vehicle and drugs.
The University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB)’s Department of Pathology received a $4.4 million grant for scientific equipment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
We will be hard-pressed to hear a more inspiring story than that of Daphne resident Austin Luke.
The Huntsville teacher who came under fire for drag queen performances outside of school is back teaching after two weeks, according to parents.
While some argued against the tax, almost everyone in attendance agreed on one thing: the Marshall County School System is in dire financial need.