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The vote Sunday was the first step in passing the spending package and CR out of the Senate, at which point the issue would go back to the House for approval, then onto President Donald Trump’s desk. Once signed, it would reopen the government through Jan. 30, 2026, giving lawmakers time to negotiate and pass the remaining spending bills.

Despite its declining enrollment, Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) plans to expand its campus and, almost as an afterthought, states it will seek the necessary Charter Commission approval.

Fort Payne Police are investigating a domestic incident that left two people dead and one in custody.

During a discussion on Thursday morning's episode of WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) warned against Senate Republicans terminating the filibuster.

A new promotional video released this week launched the sixth annual “Thank Alabama Teachers Month.”

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has approved the creation of The University of Alabama School of Leadership and Policy. 

Jack Aynsley and Paige Metcalf, a British couple traveling the world, have captured the hearts of Alabamians with videos of their three visits to the state. With hundreds of thousands of combined views, the couple has enjoyed visits to Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Mountain Brook, and Huntsville, with more videos likely coming that include Fairhope and the FloraBama which were hinted at in the latest videos.

A woman who allegedly owned several dogs that killed two women, including a public health employee, is finally on trial after several delays.

The Birmingham Police Department’s homicide unit was busy Saturday after two unrelated shootings.

Father Calvin Robinson, a British Anglican priest, commentator and outspoken cultural critic, joined “1819 News: The Podcast” last week to explain how Islam is taking over his home country and what Alabamians must do to ensure the same doesn’t happen here.

Huntsville Police were investigating reports of shots being fired Saturday night at Bridge Street Town Center.

When Chantz Blackmon got on his lawnmower with his one-year-old son a couple of years back, he had an idea that would seem nearly impossible to many.

With major decisions on the horizon for Alabama’s elections, families and future, Eagle Forum of Alabama is calling citizens, parents, pastors and community leaders to gather Friday, December 5, for a one-day conference focused on election integrity and preparing for the upcoming 2026 legislative session.

Baldwin County attorney Yancey Burnett spoke to the Baldwin County Commission on Thursday, making serious accusations against the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

During Friday's broadcast of Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) spoke about the ongoing government shutdown and why he believes Senate Democrats are continuing to vote against reopening the government.

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said he believes an argument over the distribution of a sales tax for schools in Baldwin County is politically motivated.

As the ongoing government shutdown enters a record 39th day, Redstone Arsenal's Fox Army Health Center is now prioritizing active-duty personnel's primary care, while limiting Primary Medical Home services.

A former judge of Alabama’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit was convicted on 17 counts for using his office for personal gain and lying about it.

A group of former Walker County jailers formally pleaded guilty in the case of an inmate who died while in custody in 2023.

40 major airports in “high-volume markets” across the country are cutting flights to ensure air safety as the government shutdown continues.

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced the Understanding Basic English Requirements Act.

State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) filed legislation this week that would require a special election for certain primary elections if a U.S. Supreme Court redistricting ruling outlaws race-based redistricting.

On a call with reporters Thursday morning, U.S Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed the long-awaited political retirement of former Speaker of the House and U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man accused of assaulting and robbing a woman at her food truck.

A 21-year-old Birmingham was arrested and charged with capital murder in the death of another man an October 18 homicide.

Thursday, during an appearance on Newsmax TV, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said that while she understood the frustration from the "unprecedented obstruction" from her Democrat colleagues, she said, based on Senate Majority Leader John Thune's (R-S.D.) comments, the votes were not there to end the filibuster.

The media is attempting to get actress Sydney Sweeney for “being white,” according to conservative activist Riley Gaines.