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Members of the Montgomery County Commission voted to delay changing the allocation of a 1% public education sales tax at their Tuesday meeting.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into allegations of an “inappropriate relationship” between an Asbury High School coach and student, finding no cause for pursuing criminal charges. However, the Marshall County School District said the matter is still under internal investigation for ethical reasons.

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles director Cam Ward recently appointed Darryl Littleton as deputy director for Administration and Law Enforcement Services, effective January 16.

If the so-called West Alabama Corridor is completed, travelers using the route to make the journey from Mobile to Tuscaloosa would enter Tuscaloosa on Alabama Highway 69, likely passing through the junction of 69 and U.S. Highway 11, which is also the terminus of Skyland Boulevard.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Semmes.

Justin Senia and Arielle Perreault are charged with attempted murder and discharging a gun in a building or vehicle.

U-Haul released its annual growth index on Monday morning, showing the states that experienced the most in-migration in 2025, and Alabama cracked the top ten, coming in at ninth on the list.

Arely Guzman, the Albertville resident facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling illegal aliens into the United States, has been ordered to remain in U.S. Marshal custody pending an investigation to potentially satisfy the conditions of release.

 A child found dead after an extensive search in Walker County had no signs of trauma or assault, although authorities are still unsure of the cause of death.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday morning that he will not be seeking a third term in office as governor. The decision from the 2024 vice presidential candidate comes just weeks after an independent journalist documented evidence of widespread welfare fraud across the state.

Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell qualified to run for re-election on Monday.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating after an officer was shot, leading to a two-hour-long standoff and a subsequent police patrol car crash.

Local media throughout the state devoted wall-to-wall coverage on Saturday to the protests against President Donald Trump's use of the military to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Justin Pruett announced on Sunday he wouldn’t be challenging State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) in State Senate District 4 in the upcoming May primary.

On Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) took Democrats to task over their negative reactions to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve.

As Mobile prepares for the 2026 Carnival season, the City is updating policies to ensure the safety and well-being of horses, riders, and spectators.

A Daphne family is starting out the year thankful after a near tragedy changed the trajectory of their new year.

President Donald Trump announced the capture and arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning following a "large-scale strike" conducted by the U.S. military on the country's capital city of Caracas.

Asbury High School principal Clay Webber is calling out Marshall County Schools leadership over what he claims was a “misleading” statement about an unnamed coach placed on leave over allegations of an “inappropriate” student relationship.

An illegal alien from Guatemala is now facing multiple charges after causing a two-vehicle crash on Christmas Day in Florence while driving intoxicated.

Incoming State Rep. Cindy Myrex (R-Cullman) wants to focus on the “issues I campaigned on” heading into her first legislative session.

Marshall County Schools issued a statement Friday about the incident, saying an Asbury staff member overheard two students discussing the alleged relationship on November 17. The coach's name has yet to be released.

The Birmingham Police Department saw a 37% decrease in celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve 2025, reporting 597 gunfire incidents with 4,688 rounds detected.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said a boy reported missing Wednesday was found dead two miles from his home on Friday.

ActBlue money, along with out-of-state donations, has raised questions about the agenda and loyalties of Alabama’s two Democratic Representatives, Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Montgomery).

The Alabama Legislature honored three former Foley City Council members during the last City Council meeting of the year.

A freshman at the University of Alabama is fighting for his life in the Dominican Republic after an accident during Christmas break.