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On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) lambasted congressional Democrats, saying the government shutdown, which is in its 29th day, was all about "power" and "control."

Taxpayer dollars are being used to intimidate Lee County Sheriff’s deputies from supporting former Deputy Cam Hunt’s challenge of Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones in 2026, according to Hunt.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to take some jobs, but it’s also going to create jobs, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

State lawmakers should consider passing legislation to restrict giveaways of alcohol at large events by “public entities” and allowing the state to suspend or terminate entertainment districts in certain circumstances, according to ABC Board administrator Curtis Stewart.

The Mobile Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured the employee of a mechanic shop.

A protester who was arrested in Fairhope during the ‘No Kings’ protest will not be in court next week after her initial appearance was pushed back until after the first of the year.

The AEA is the state affiliate of the National Education Association, the teachers’ union. Wahl says that, when it comes to the group, he follows the mantra of former President Ronald Reagan: “trust but verify.”

Alabama Public Television (APT) officials are considering cutting ties with PBS.

Two men from Alabama have been charged with trafficking more than 300 weapons along with ammunition and magazines, announced Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei on Tuesday.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) warned of the growing threat radical Islam and Sharia law pose to the United States in a speech on the Senate floor Tuesday morning.

Beloved Mobile news anchor Bill Riales announced he will retire after nearly 50 years in broadcasting and 25 years at WKRG News 5.

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, along with federal authorities, seized an arsenal of evidence against a person they believe was set out to attack synagogues and public figures across the state and in surrounding states.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) appeared to be open to a third term for President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson attended his last city council meeting as mayor on Tuesday, hearing words of appreciation from council members, city employees and community leaders, including University of South Alabama president Jo Bonner.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is backing President Donald Trump’s move to ban birthright citizenship for those born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants or temporary visitors.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is working to protect children from gender transition surgeries with a newly introduced piece of legislation.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency troopers are investigating a fatal crash that claimed two lives.

When the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) met last month, chairman John Wahl requested a list of books that were reviewed by the Fairhope Public Library board of trustees.

Adelaido Jimenez Barrientos, 48, reportedly killed Tammaria "Tammy" Martin while driving drunk in Morgan County in November 2020.

A Birmingham woman charged with capital murder in the death of her boyfriend’s child pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and will serve a year and a half in prison.

Mobile mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis is preparing to assume his new position and current mayor Sandy Stimpson is working to ensure a smooth transition.

Members of the U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Bill Lewis to be a, federal district judge for the Middle District of Alabama by a vote of 58-40 on Monday.

Alabama State University announced on Monday that it has recently received a $38 million donation from MacKenzie Scott.

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones defended his recent firing of deputy sheriff Cam Hunt over Hunt's announcement of a run for sheriff in 2026.

Opioid overdose deaths have decreased by 30% year-over-year in Alabama, according to a recent report touted by StateHouse Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Ahead of the upcoming legislative session, Secretary of State Wes Allen has proposed a new constitutional amendment requiring Alabama's elected constitutional officers to be natural-born citizens. Allen's Natural Born Citizen Constitutional Amendment (SB 21) has officially gained sponsorship in both the state senate and house.

An illegal alien has been arrested in Morgan County following an investigation into local online sexual predators.