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On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) voiced his support for closed primaries in Alabama.

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood blamed the judge presiding over a murder case for three “not guilty verdicts.”

A nationwide initiative to “repel the invasion of illegal immigration” netted three arrests in Birmingham.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation on Thursday blocking law enforcement from boarding boats for safety inspections.

A rescue cat in Wedowee tested positive for rabies, causing concern for those exposed, including staff at a veterinary hospital. 

With the goal of helping Alabamians keep more of their hard-earned money, State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) is pushing for a state income tax deduction for qualified overtime pay.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrests of three Monroe County residents on Thursday on charges of ballot harvesting and unlawful use of absentee ballots in the August 2025 Frisco City municipal election.

A University of South Alabama professor was caught on camera harassing Turning Point USA students with leftist talking points and crude name-calling.

Legislation establishing a scholarship program for children and spouses of long-serving law enforcement officers passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday.

The Foley Police Department, along with the Gulf Shores Police Department, worked together to make an arrest in connection with an electronic solicitation case.

If elected governor, Tuberville suggested establishing a secretary of energy to represent the entire state of Alabama and oversee all things energy-related.

A Democrat candidate for House District 82 is continuing on with his campaign after he was arrested on Wednesday in an arson investigation of two separate fires at two daycare facilities in Opelika in January.

Nearly six-and-a-half years after the tragic murder of Aniah Blanchard, the suspect in the case will go to trial next week.

Wednesday afternoon, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced State Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-Hartford) has been selected to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on Health.

The House Education Policy Committee debated an amendment to HB 43 on Wednesday, requiring boards of education to vote on a policy allowing employees and students to participate in daily prayer and Bible readings or other religious texts.

Members of the Senate General Fund Budget Committee passed legislation establishing a post-election audit for county and statewide general elections.

Thursday marks Home Education Day in Alabama, celebrating the value of parental involvement and the achievements and contributions of homeschool families to their communities.

The Christian Coalition of Alabama and Blue Cross and Blue Shield debated legislation in a public hearing on Wednesday that would allow Blue Cross to create a holding company.

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) will file legislation on Thursday to close primary elections in Alabama.

There’s “no scenario” in which a bill changing the Public Service Commission (PSC) from elected to appointed can pass this session, according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

A bill requiring drivers of commercial vehicles to be proficient in the English language received a favorable report on Wednesday in a House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure committee meeting.

Turning Point USA at Coastal Alabama Community College is hosting a worship event on Friday night.

A Democrat candidate for House District 82 was arrested on Wednesday in an arson investigation of two separate fires at two daycare facilities in Opelika in January.

During a Wednesday appearance on Huntsville WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) shared his reaction to President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech the night before.

The new $15 million budget focuses on long-range financial planning and strengthening Hoover’s infrastructure, public safety assets, and public facilities.

Governor Kay Ivey and the Amendment 666 Bond Commission authorized on Tuesday the future issuance of bonds to fund capital expenses at Jackson Hospital. 

The city of Foley will celebrate the opening of its Safe Haven Baby Box on March 13.