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The Alabama Education Association (AEA) is still holding district elections based on race, but that’s not the only way the organization factors race into its policies.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched a national K-12 initiative to crack down on sexual predators in K-12 schools. The letter specifically highlights the role and efforts of teachers' unions that allow abuse to continue.

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Montgomery) has again accused state legislators of working to undermine black voters in Alabama's second congressional district through restricting racially based gerrymandering in the Yellowhammer State.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) defended data centers on Monday amid ongoing backlash against the projects in parts of Alabama and across the United States.

Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabamians to take advantage of the upcoming sales tax holiday, which will begin this month, allowing students and parents to purchase school supplies without the usual 4% tax.

Alabama’s federal delegation joined dozens of their colleagues in expressing sadness at the sudden passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday night.

A former Elba High School football coach who resigned seven years ago after an incident involving his son was arrested in Enterprise Sunday in an unrelated incident.

The Huntsville Police Department is opening applications for the fall 2026 Citizen’s Police Academy.

As her 15-year-old son courageously fights a rare and aggressive bone cancer from a hospital room in California, Brittney Battles Roberts has a message for those posting hurtful comments.

Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen said it is vital Republicans vote in the August 11 special primary election as Democrats plan to cross party lines.

On Thursday evening, the Huntsville City Council approved a new Tax Increment Financing District in the municipality's downtown area to help generate $220 million for various infrastructure projects.

The trial for a former pastor arrested in a child sex sting has been scheduled for September 28 in a Tuscaloosa County court.

A former member of Alabama’s State Textbook Committee has called for changes to how the process is carried out, citing a need for more transparency and openness to the public.

Former Alabama Republican Party chairman and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate John Wahl warned of growing voter enthusiasm among Democrats nationally during Thursday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

Major League Fishing (MLF) announced the return of a championship event to Alabama.

Isker joined “1819 News: The Podcast” last Wednesday, where he and host Bryan Dawson had a wide-ranging conversation on immigration, from the SCOTUS decision, national identity and the World Cup, to the concept of "Globohomo" — the push toward a borderless, homogenized global culture.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed the body of a missing boater on Lake Wedowee was recovered Saturday evening.

On Saturday, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) announced the results of its delegate election for the premier Republican Midterm Convention set for September 9–10 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

County coroners in Alabama are facing an ongoing issue with funding and support, according to Alabama Coroners Association president and Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans.

Friday afternoon, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) filed a lawsuit against the City of Birmingham and companies involved in the new Nebius data center.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in west Mobile.

On Tuesday, State Auditor Andrew Sorrell discussed a possible end to Alabama's state income tax as suggested by Republican lieutenant gubernatorial nominee John Wahl.

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis celebrated the announcement that the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project would begin by the end of the year.

The Trump administration shaved billions off the price tag off a revised plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project announced on Thursday by cutting red tape, according to State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

The mother of a one-year-old boy whose tragic death in Fayette County made national headlines was given two life sentences after pleading guilty to first-degree domestic violence and aggravated child abuse of a child under the age of six.

If one Alabama Democrat leader has their way, Democrat voters will head to the polls and vote Republican in the August 11 special primary.

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) believes the Alabama Legislature could pass legislation to address the growth of data centers across the state and their potential effect on utility rates for local residents.