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Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall says Trump border enforcement showing overdose reduction, forcing higher fentanyl prices

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said the Trump administration's border policy appeared to be having a meaningful impact on the impact of illegal drugs on the streets.

CSX TRAIN Alabama News
Calera authorities respond to CSX train derailment blocking two crossings

Emergency crews worked overnight after a CSX train derailed near Sysco Foods.

IMG 3037 Alabama News
Hegseth, Alabama's federal delegation attend unveiling ceremony for U.S. Space Command's new site at Redstone Arsenal

U.S. Sec. of War Pete Hegseth and members of Alabama's federal delegation, along with local elected officials, attended an unveiling ceremony at Redstone Arsenal on Friday for U.S. Space Command's new site and signage.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville says massive Somali fraud in Minnesota enabled by Ilhan Omar, Tim Walz

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke from the Senate floor on Thursday about the massive fraud recently uncovered in Minnesota's Somali community.

dale strong Alabama News
Strong touts North Alabama's growing role in national security through Redstone's National C-UAS Training Center

On Thursday, at an annual hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) touted North Alabama's contributions to national security, including the development and testing of counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, as well as the training of individuals to operate them.

Lee County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
‘Sex, Money, Murder’: Lee County’s Operation Gang Shield nets nearly two dozen arrests

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of federal and local partners, conducted a seven-month-long operation that led to the arrests of 22 individuals with suspected associations with the Sex, Money, Murder (SMM) street gang.

Calera Police Alabama News
Calera Police chief ‘not going to rant’ after vehicle burglary suspect had 60 priors

The suspect in a Calera car burglary had 60 prior arrests, according to Police Chief David Hyche.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'Dr. Britt' recognized with honorary USA degree during commencement speech (Video)

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was presented with an honorary doctorate degree Friday by University of South Alabama president Jo Bonner.

Will Ainsworth, John Cooper Alabama News
'John Cooper should be embarrassed': Ainsworth slams 'massive boondoggle' West Alabama Corridor

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is joining the chorus of lawmakers voicing strong opposition to the West Alabama Highway saying that Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper, "should be embarrassed."

Tony Kennon Hangout Festival Alabama News
Orange Beach mayor aims to fill Sand in My Boots void in 2026

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is looking for a way to fill the void left by the cancellation of the Hangout/Sand in My Boots Festival.

Paul Finebaum Alabama News
‘I couldn’t do it’: Finebaum says 'political operatives' pushed him to bash ‘woke Disney,’ leading him to decide against U.S. Senate run

A reluctance to criticize his current employer as “woke” was the main reason ESPN football commentator Paul Finebaum decided against running for Senate in Alabama in 2026.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Rogers touts NDAA boosting defense spending to over $1 trillion — 'Our country has really fallen behind'

Rogers said the bill authorizes more than half of the federal government's discretionary spending and gives the Pentagon direction on how to spend it, namely by expediting acquisitions and adapting to new technologies like drones and artificial intelligence.

Alabama Political News Cannabis license Alabama News
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issues three dispensary licenses

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission issued three of the four required dispensary licenses to in-state businesses on Thursday after years of litigation brought implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis law to a halt.

Jhostin Alabama News
Honduran national facing second deportation following Mobile County arrest

The United States Department of Justice recently announced that an illegal immigrant in Mobile County would be referred to immigration officials for deportation after he was arrested in September.

Deportation officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York City field office arrest Wilmer Patricio Medina-Medina during an early morning operation, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in the Bronx borough of N Alabama News
Illegal alien with felony record pleads guilty to illegal re-entry after previous deportation

A Guatemalan man with ties to Albertville has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation.

WINDLE Alabama News
Man busted in Baldwin County child sex sting had fentanyl, authorities say

A Malcolm man is facing serious charges after an undercover sex sting in Baldwin County.

I 65 construction Alabama News
I-65 Alabaster-Calera widening project 'should be open by Spring 2028'

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) provided an update on a project to widen Interstate 65 from Alabaster to Calera.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
'Let the people take this country back': Tuberville calls for military coup against Venezuelan dictator Maduro

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed President Donald Trump's campaign to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro as the despot approaches his 13th year of rule.

Central Alabama Water Alabama News
Central Alabama Water passes budget with no rate increases for customers; Intends to continue fiscally responsible cuts and amendments in early 2026

On Wednesday, Central Alabama Water passed an operation and maintenance budget and a capital budget; the budgets do not include a rate increase for customers.

Judge Ronald Smith scaled Alabama News
Ivey appoints Ronald Smith to serve as Madison County Circuit Judge in Alabama’s 23rd Judicial Circuit

A legal veteran with over 20 years of experience in the judicial system has been selected to serve as Madison County Circuit Judge in Alabama’s 23rd Judicial Circuit by Governor Kay Ivey.

tuscumbia board Alabama News
‘No finding of ill will among students’ — Tuscumbia Schools commends Deshler coaches' 'fast' Borden injury response

Tuscumbia City Schools Board of Education recently praised its coaches and staff for taking “fast action” in response to an incident that left Deshler High School student August Borden with lasting injuries.

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
State’s $730 million bond sale for West Alabama Corridor begins

The Alabama Highway Authority is selling $730 million in bonds starting Thursday to fund 80 miles of the West Alabama Corridor project.

Fannie Mae building Alabama News
Federal Housing director Bill Pulte relocates Fannie Mae’s offices from San Francisco to Birmingham

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte is moving Fannie Mae’s offices from California to Birmingham.

Bad Boy Mowers Alabama News
Tractor assembly plant coming to Monroeville, creating estimated 50 jobs

A new tractor assembly plant is coming to Monroeville, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday.

Liberty Park Middle School Alabama News
Vestavia's Liberty Park Middle School Scholastic Book Fair features LGBTQ books; Raises questions about statewide challenges

Liberty Park Middle School in Vestavia is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair this week; the sale features three books that include sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ relationships, child abuse, bullying, alcoholism, and self-harm.

AEA HQ, alabama education association Alabama News
AEA officially joins online sales tax lawsuit

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) officially joined the litigation challenging Alabama’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) on Wednesday.

Truck driver Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff: Language barrier creating dangerous situation on roadways

As the Trump administration works to tighten the rules of the road and remove commercial truck drivers who cannot speak English, signs of trouble are emerging in Baldwin County.

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