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ALEC has released its 2026 edition of the Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment giving AL a B+.

Mobile Pastor Travis Johnson had harsh words following the news that State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from his majority leader position.

Lakethia Wilkins, a Pickens County fourth-grade teacher, was arrested on charges of child pornography and using her position for personal gain. The Aliceville Elementary School teacher's arrest is the fourth teacher arrest in Pickens County in 3 weeks.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed the Highway Fairness Act on Tuesday.

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) officially resigned as majority leader on Tuesday, sources confirm.

The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee held a public hearing on legislation setting staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery and Huntsville.

The Alabama House passed a bill on Tuesday to establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

Interim House Majority Leader Chip Brown (R - Hollinger’s Island) announced on Monday that he has filed legislation that “further strengthens Alabama’s existing seafood labeling law and forces restaurants to comply with its provisions or face severe penalties.”

On Monday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) discussed a controversial Public Service Commission (PSC) bill ending popular election to the body, arguing residents of Alabama need more time to weigh in on the issue before any future legislative action.

Another Mardi Gras is on the verge of wrapping up, and as per tradition, the Comic Cowboys take the stage in downtown Mobile on Fat Tuesday, the last day of the Carnival season.

Mobile police released more information about two separate shootings that occurred at the same time on Sunday.

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would change how some vacancies of the office of Lieutenant Governor would be filled.

Enterprise Police are asking the public to come forward if they have seen a missing toddler within the past 30 days.

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell’s lawsuit against the Autauga County Commission has been dismissed for the failure of the Sheriff to state any grounds upon which he is entitled to relief, the Autauga County Commission announced on Friday.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is among a handful of Senate Republicans publicly expressing frustration about doing everything possible to keep control of the U.S. Senate with the midterm elections looming.

House Bill 363, sponsored by State Rep. Greg Barnes (R-Jasper), would make it a felony for anyone to enter church property with the intent to riot, harass, or disrupt the service.

The City of Homewood is poised to hire its first permanent city manager, taking the first step by approving a resolution offering the position to Acting City Manager Cale Smith.

Late Monday, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announced the passing of its founder, George W. Barber, Jr.

Scottsboro High School will stay in 4A despite the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) initially denying Scottsboro’s appeal of its recent reclassification from 4A to 5A.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) accused the Democratic Party of abandoning its traditional voter base in favor of illegal aliens to maintain political power during a discussion on Breitbart News Saturday.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is denouncing landmark legislation designed to increase election security throughout the country, labeling it discriminatory and an attempt to "intimidate" voters.

The Alabama House will vote Tuesday on two bills to eliminate patient costs to certain breast and prostate cancer screenings.

Citing a desire to prevent the chaotic civil unrest and violence that is occurring in Minnesota from ever taking root in Alabama, State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) announced on Monday that she has filed legislation creating the new criminal offense of “Interference With A First Responder” across the state.

The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) is planning to hire a new executive director.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in downtown on Sunday.

The developer of a planned solar facility in Stockton said the project will move forward despite community pushback.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he “could give a shit about the Republican Party” in leaked audio from a contentious caucus meeting on Thursday afternoon.