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Major James Capers Jr.’s heroics during the Vietnam War earned him a Bronze Star. But for his fellow servicemen whose lives he helped save, the recognition wasn’t enough.

During an appearance on this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) predicted a "conversation" would come at some point in the next quadrennium.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the shooting of a man police said attacked a DoorDash delivery driver, then stabbed an officer.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will be cooperating with federal law enforcement agencies to fight illegal immigration in Alabama after he takes office as the state's next presumptive governor in January 2027.

Fine Geddie & Associates, a lobbying firm in Montgomery, announced on Friday that it hired Preston Cauthen.

After telling the Charter School Commission in an exculpatory statement that it is in “full compliance” with the state’s divisive concepts ban in K-12 schools, Birmingham’s Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) continues to facilitate training for its faculty from DEI training organizations.

According to court documents, Eric Alan Hill, 61, of Bryant, is charged with gambling-cockfighting.

Multiple people were arrested in connection to a months-long investigation into elderly abuse in Mobile County.

Members of the Montgomery City Council will again consider moving forward on Tuesday with plans to borrow $375 million for a downtown convention center expansion and other city projects.

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the odds-on favorite to win Alabama's November gubernatorial election, pledged a thorough examination of the cost overruns if elected governor.

U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) have co-sponsored House Resolution 9701 (H.R. 9701) the ‘‘Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.”

Oxford police identified a man killed after an accidental shooting at the Oxford Exchange shopping center.

Mobile Baykeeper is working to coordinate planning throughout Baldwin County to ensure the preservation of the quality of life for residents and visitors.

During Thursday's episode of WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) expressed skepticism regarding a potential statewide moratorium on data centers, but said North Alabama's two major facilities are likely enough for the area.

During Thursday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican candidate for Alabama attorney general Katherine Robertson discussed long-standing desegregation orders currently impacting school systems in Alabama.

Marty McRae was named Baldwin County superintendent following the retirement of Eddie Tyler.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he’d use artificial intelligence (AI)  if elected as governor to re-evaluate people on state and federal welfare programs in Alabama. 

In a Thursday night address, President Donald Trump released declassified intelligence exposing how China and other countries attempted to interfere in American elections.

A bridge in the Bankhead National Forest that was damaged by storms in 2023 could finally be getting repaired or replaced. The Sipsey River Picnic Area bridge connects trailheads in the forest.

Members of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board delayed voting on another bailment fee hike at their Thursday meeting.

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday that a multi-state settlement had been reached with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, the now-defunct genetic testing company, after a data breach that reportedly exposed customers’ genetic ancestry information, personal information and other data.

During a Thursday interview on FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) again emphasized the importance of data centers despite nationwide public pushback.

Loved ones of decedents who paid a memorial company for items they never received will get their money back after the convictions of the business owners.

A Jefferson County man is facing 10 charges after investigators accused him of sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

During a Wednesday hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) addressed the rising number of minors taking part in gambling and sports betting activities across the United States.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy organization recently came out against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), claiming his anti-Islamic comments are inspiring violence.

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the retirement of Lee Sentell, Alabama’s longest-serving tourism director.