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This Christmas season is the first in which the crime of stealing packages from the homes of Alabamians — a practice commonly known as “porch piracy” — is a felony offense punishable by stiff prison sentences and high fines, thanks to a new law passed by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) during the 2025 regular session.

An Alabama congressman made a rare appearance Wednesday as Democrats continued to blame Republicans for higher prices and looming insurance premium increases.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is keeping his promise to address homelessness and public safety.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined host Steve Bannon for a Monday edition of War Room to discuss the growing threat radical Islam presents to the U.S. and the religion's conquering of Western Europe.

The Montgomery Police Department hasn’t signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to join the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit. 

According to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), a minimum age limit for social media use is needed to address a growing mental health crisis occurring among the nation's youth.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man as part of an undercover sting targeting child predators.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) doesn’t see the need for further investigation into a military strike that killed survivors of an attack on a drug running boat in September.

The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that has already been heard by two lower courts.

During an appearance on Fox Business Network's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), a 2026 GOP gubernatorial candidate, urged patience on the so-called affordability issue and Trump administration economic policies.

A new $6 billion manufacturing facility owned by Eli Lilly and Company is now coming to Huntsville.

In a special-called meeting on Monday, the Decatur City Council voted in favor of a resolution backing a statewide lawsuit arguing for changes to Alabama's current simplified sellers use tax (SSUT).

The Dothan Police Department arrested a man in a September death investigation and found out more than they expected during the booking process.

The South Baldwin Republican Women (SBRW) hosted statewide candidates in Foley at its monthly luncheon on Tuesday.

In recent months, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has spoken out against the dangers of domestic radical Islam while also filing legislation aimed at addressing the growing threat it presents to the United States.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) appointed State Rep. Marcus Paramore (R-Troy) to the House Ways and Means Education committee on Tuesday. 

The City of Mobile responded Monday after the Mobile County Commission went public with complaints the city isn’t paying rent.

Community activists, including Black Lives Matter organizers, published an open letter to Birmingham officials making demands following the shooting deaths of two people in separate incidents.

During a Monday episode of Fox News' The Will Cain Show, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke about the ongoing push from lawmakers in D.C. to investigate and end strikes on vessels transporting drugs in the Caribbean Sea.

Residents in Marion have reached out to multiple state agencies and leaders concerning water woes that they believe is a public health emergency.

Monday night, the Homewood City Council voted to appoint the former long-time Mountain Brook City Manager, Sam Gaston, as the Special Assistant to the City Manager.

The Alabama Farmers Federation praised the $12 billion in aid for farmers announced by President Donald Trump on Monday.

Monday the City of Hoover joined a growing coalition of Alabama cities in a federal lawsuit challenging the Alabama Department of Revenue’s administration of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT).

A court-appointed special master team billed the court for $240,326 in fees last week for their work in a State Senate redistricting lawsuit against the state of Alabama.

After years of good-faith efforts to ensure Mobile gets a portion of sales tax generated from online sales, the city announced it is joining in a lawsuit against the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said there will not be a Hangout Music Festival or Sand in My Boots Festival in 2026, but planning is already underway for a 2027 festival.

In a post from the White House's official Rapid Response account, the Trump administration thanked Governor Kay Ivey for leading Alabama's efforts to make the state's roadways safer by removing and detaining illegal aliens operating as unlicensed truckers.