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According to news reports, a suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Greensboro.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested four teens in connection with a shooting that left another teen injured.

In a hearing on Thursday, Mayor Randall Woodfin and the City of Birmingham lost their latest case against Central Alabama Water.

The Monroeville Police Department has requested an investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) following an in-custody death.

The legislature is poised to double Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's annual salary, bringing it to $220,000.

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office plans to review policies with employees after a security officer denied 1819 News access to the courthouse.

State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) has denied accusations of recording a closed-door House Republican caucus meeting after he was removed from the meeting, kicked out of the caucus and stripped of his chairmanship of the Shelby County Legislative Committee.

A multi-agency investigation between Alabama and Florida ended in the arrest of a man investigators believe was involved in multiple cyber offenses targeting children.

The Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on legislation requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections.

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation on Thursday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC) into law.

Governor Kay Ivey is “recovering very well” after undergoing a lung fluid removal procedure at Baptist South this week.

A man is behind bars after Baldwin County Sheriff's deputies said he met a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat and took her to his Elberta home for sex.

Oxford Police Chief Bill Patridge reminded citizens that Thursday is Autism Awareness Day as the department focuses on training and programs for those with neurodevelopmental conditions.

The Water Works Board of the City of Auburn is addressing reports that water is smelling and tasting foul.

Two additional lawsuits have been filed against the City of Priceville as the municipality continues to grapple with multiple legal actions submitted in the wake of a deadly police pursuit in September 2025.

The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation on Thursday that would create a so-called accountability council to heighten accountability and improve outcomes across the state’s public schools.

On Wednesday, the conservative grassroots organization released its legislative scorecard, showing that U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has earned a 100% rating for his overall session score.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed rules changes on Thursday.

Crestwood Medical Center has officially joined the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office is investigating the Wedowee Utilities Board after an audit revealed possible problems. However, this isn’t the AG’s first experience looking into the inner workings of a utility board. In fact, Marshall said the investigation is just another example of how his office has to step in with boards that have little to no oversight.

The crew of Artemis II reported a nice flight and precise launch on Wednesday as they ascended into the historic lunar mission.

The House and the Senate approved legislation on Wednesday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC).

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered a national address to provide an update on the war with Iran, which he said was nearing an end.

Strong, who previously filed legislation to prohibit federal funding for NPR, criticized Moss as an "Obama-appointed judge" and called the news source a "mouthpiece for the Democratic Party."

Houston County tourism is seeing growth, according to Visit Dothan. Executive director Hannah Shiver told the Houston County Commission that hotel revenue totaled approximately $52.2 million in 2025, representing a 1% growth from the year prior.

During a Tuesday evening town hall event in Mobile, U.S Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) was presented with an unexpected response from audience members when discussing voter identification and its perceived disenfranchisement of certain demographics.

Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) is “OK” with rules changes being proposed by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).