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A three-judge panel of federal judges will consider on Friday a motion by left-wing activist groups to block the use of a congressional map passed by Republican lawmakers in 2023. 

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently announced its participation in the planned protest in Montgomery and Selma over the weekend to oppose a series of events that could allow Republicans to regain a congressional seat, although the protest has not picked up much steam.

This week, with primaries quickly approaching and a possible suspension gaining widespread public support, Alabama's top three Republican U.S. Senate candidates offered their views on a federal gas tax holiday.

A Baldwin County jury found a Foley man guilty of secretly recording a child changing clothes in a bathroom.

Earlier this week, S&P Global Ratings (S&P Global) released a report that removed Central Alabama Water from “CreditWatch Negative” and changed its Outlook to “Stable” while affirming its AA- bond rating, citing efforts made by new management.

Alabama’s own U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) was recently featured in the New York Times article, speculating that she was on a relatively long list of possible candidates for president after the term-limited Donald Trump leaves office.

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) recently announced the dates and procedures for qualifying for the upcoming special primary election, which was scheduled for this week following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that allowed the state to use congressional maps previously enjoined in federal court.  

After earning his GED and working as a lineman in Moulton, one U.S. Navy sailor is now aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

A proposal to shoot stray dogs with a .22 caliber rifle is causing an uproar in Sylacauga. However, that proposal is now off the table.

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) revealed on Thursday that there were marked improvements across several benchmarks in the 2025 school year compared to 2024.

Cars, trucks, boats, electronics, tools, industrial equipment, and more will be up for bid starting Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction.

A bomb found under water at a dam in Mobile’s only water supply was detonated on Wednesday by the Gulf Coast Regional Maritime Bomb Squad.

Riggs Walker is running unopposed for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5, after incumbent Judge Beth Kellum dropped her re-election bid in February.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) voiced his frustration with the American Conservative Fund PAC for sending mailers across the state supporting some legislative candidates and attacking others without the candidates' approval.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) praised the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling against racially based congressional maps but cautioned against an immediate, attempted transition to a conservative-dominated 7-0 layout in Alabama.

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the state capital would host a summer kickoff event to mark the beginning of the season and honor the United States' 250th birthday.

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered remarks at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Alabama Update, reflecting on some of the state's key achievements during her tenure in office.

The Wedowee Utilities Board will have to pay thousands in IRS fees and penalties for failures from 2020 through 2025.

In a video message sent to reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against racially based congressional maps.

A 27-year-old nurse was shot and killed Tuesday while walking to her car after her shift at DCH Regional Medical Center.

An attack from Derek Chen, a political newcomer and challenger for the state’s auditor position, recently garnered a fierce response from the incumbent Andrew Sorrell ahead of the May 19 primary.

Who will be able to run for the recently announced August congressional special elections?

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released its 2025 report on sexual assault offenses showing there were approximately 3,900 sexual assault reports that led to a subsequent case. However, no evidence was ever found in hundreds of those cases.

During a Wednesday episode of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall unpacked the state's newly launched civil investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) alleged deceptive fundraising practices.

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is hosting a prayer event on the steps of ALGOP headquarters ahead of the May 19 primary election.

Members of the Montgomery County Commission have decided against changing the allocation of a 1% public education sales tax, according to Montgomery Public Schools officials.

The left-leaning group MoveOn(dot)org has launched a petition challenging state and federal actions taken against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).