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It’s been five years since the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and Democrats are still trying to cast the day as one of the worst since the Civil War. But former Pentagon Insider Casey Wardynski, who has first-hand, behind-the-scenes experience with Jan. 6, tells a different story.

An executive assistant for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was arrested last week.

The Mid Alabama Republican Club (MARC) held a “2026 legislative preview” event Saturday morning. Club president and Vestavia Hills City Councilwoman Kimberly Cook welcomed candidates from around the state, and an estimated 75 people.

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced on Friday that it's accepting applications for physicians seeking a medical cannabis certification permit under Alabama law.

Friday, during his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Elliott warned that Gov. Kay Ivey's decision to forgo any federal matching on the West Alabama Corridor will mean more outcomes similar to that of the Tuscaloosa AL-69 project.

A Talladega County family claims county officials devastated their property after entering their land and draining their pond.

The mother of a child investigators believe died in an accidental shooting is now facing multiple charges.

Governor Kay Ivey would sign legislation restricting certain products from SNAP if the legislature passes it.

Former Montgomery director of Emergency Communications Carl Fortner filed a report with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division on Friday for alleged workplace discrimination.

The site of Huntsville's former City Hall will soon be converted into an expansion of Big Spring Park East.

State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) and State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) plan to introduce companion bills to curtail mud dumping in Mobile Bay.

During a discussion on Friday morning's episode of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) was asked whether Alabama shared Minnesota's welfare fraud issue.

State House Majority Leader Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) is encouraging Alabamians to let their voices be heard ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

A Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured Wednesday during a rescue operation on the Pinhoti Trail.

Former State Rep. Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 90.

The debate over Alabama’s online sales tax law continued on Thursday ahead of the start of the legislative session next week.

House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) filed legislation on Thursday that would limit the use of boards and agencies' use of emergency rules. 

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), a candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama, said an incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shooting an apparent protester in Minneapolis was a "resistance towards law enforcement" led by blue state politicians.

The two women accused of hitting children at a Daleville daycare will spend five years in prison.

Last year, the University of Alabama School of Social Work celebrated its 60th Anniversary. In March 2025, a year after the state's divisive concepts bill went into effect, the school hosted national training through its doctor of social work program featuring numerous sessions that were identity-based and promoted diversity, equity and inclusion, or antiracism.

After ramming Gate two on Redstone Arsenal and attacking an officer in mid-December, a woman is now facing eight years in prison.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released details about a chase on Interstate 10 in Baldwin County that led to two serious crashes and major traffic jams in Daphne.

A new Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) veterans’ cemetery will soon be located in Madison County.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is now weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis who appeared to strike a federal agent with her vehicle on Wednesday.

In a Thursday morning appearance on Newsmax, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) discussed the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

Organizers of the fourth annual Chasing Greatness conference are gearing up for what they say will leave an impactful impression on attendees.

The Alabama Republican Party announced that 187 individuals qualified to run for office as Republicans within the first 24 hours of qualifying opening for the 2026 election cycle.