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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close a portion of US-280 near the Jefferson County/Shelby County line to complete a bridge demolition.

The House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday on a bill that would close Republican and Democrat primaries in Alabama. 

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) came out in support of Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to commute the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton, a man who served over three decades on Alabama’s death row.

The Alabama Legislature could consider a measure urging Congress to help thousands of combat-injured veterans receive their full retirement pay and disability compensation.

During a Wednesday appearance on "The Benny Show" with Benny Johnson, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pledged to "run" the talking filibuster for days if needed to pass the SAVE America Act.

BamaCarry described the legislation as a "weak-kneed half measure."

The Alabama Senate General Fund Budget Committee passed a series of bills allocating $3.72 billion in fiscal year 2027 from the state’s General Fund for executive, judicial and legislative expenditures.

The Spanish Fort Police Department released the identities of seven people facing charges following a human trafficking operation. In just one day, the team was able to connect with the suspects in an undercover sex sting.

A bill that would allow voters to amend the state constitution to mandate a daily Pledge of Allegiance and student-led voluntary prayer time in Alabama schools passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. 

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced on Tuesday the “Power To The People Act,” a measure that expands the Alabama Public Service Commission from its current three seats to seven seats elected by the public.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham confirmed a tornado hit Jefferson County on Monday, causing over 6,000 power outages and minor damage.

Just a day after exiting the U.S. Senate race and endorsing U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Morgan Murphy said on Tuesday he learned his name might still be on the Republican primary ballot on May 19.

During his remarks, the legislator touted President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," and its expected impact on Alabamians across the state.

The construction of the Mobile Arena has reached the halfway point, with the project being on time and on budget. The final steel beam was placed in the arena’s structural framework last week.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said a man whose death sentence was commuted on Tuesday by Gov. Kay Ivey was nothing but a career criminal who could have been put to death a long time ago.

The City of Mobile is giving citizens and riders options on the rebranding of the public transit system.

1819 News founder and CEO Bryan Dawson is taking his "Pick up the Mic" to the University of North Alabama this week.

Fresh off his election victory this weekend, State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has hit the ground running as the new chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

After legislation requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments passed the House Education Policy Committee late last week, a Huntsville City School Board member expressed disdain for the state legislature's efforts on the issue.

Alabama gas prices are on the rise, but remain lower than the national average of $3.49 per gallon of regular gas.

A new 2.2 million square foot defense industrial facility is coming to Muscle Shoals, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

The Enterprise Police Department has charged the mother of a missing two-year-old with capital murder after investigators found evidence she placed the child’s body in a dumpster.

Jim Zeigler, candidate for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2, responded on Monday to the federal government's recent announcement of a $4.1 billion loan to Alabama Power.

Much of central Alabama experienced power outages Monday afternoon into the evening after a severe storm system moved through the state.

The City of Arab is working with federal authorities to investigate a phishing scam that cost the City over $432,730.

Following the speech, the senator joined reporters in a press gaggle, speaking on several topics, including the likelihood of President Donald Trump seeking congressional approval for the growing conflict in Iran.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has fully endorsed State Rep. Reed Ingram’s (R-Pike Road) bill that aims to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to bring prayer back to schools.