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It has been more than half a century since Arthur Bremer attempted to assassinate former Gov. George Wallace during a presidential campaign appearance in Laurel, Md.

Several individuals were arrested Wednesday morning by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while en route to Russellville's Pilgrim’s Pride meat processing plant. According to Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver, at least 20 people were detained between two checkpoints- with one at County Road 44 and County Road 244 and the other on County Road 75 and County Road 724.

The Marshall County Commission is fighting to keep its fair share of Alabama’s Simple Sellers Use Tax following an effort led by several larger cities to change the law in their favor.

Thursday marks 24 years since the September 11, 2001, attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people.

Festivalgoers are hoping for year two of Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots festival. The 2025 festival brought 40,000 people to Gulf Shores on each of the three days and already they want to know when the next festival will be and who will be performing.

Republican legislators across the country are paying homage to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, after the late father of two was assassinated on Wednesday on Utah Valley University's campus. Among the group praising Kirk's positive impact on the country is U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said the killing of Charlie Kirk was a “political assassination.”

In a post one day before Kirk was shot and killed, he was mentioned in their "Hatewatch" newsletter.

A lawsuit filed by multiple private sector unions and Alabama Department of Corrections inmates would increase costs for taxpayers, according to multiple Alabama businesses.

Pastor Travis Johnson, of Pathway Church in Mobile went live on social media following the shooting. As details trickled in, Johnson spoke about the important role of Christians at this time.

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey announced the conviction of a Trafford man on 12 horrific charges involving the sexual abuse of a child.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is pushing for new police pursuit guidelines after a fatal officer-involved crash in Hartselle claimed the life of a local teenager and injured six others.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said repeat offenders in recent cases like retired Auburn University professor Julie Gard Schnuelle and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was randomly stabbed to death on a light rail in Charlotte, N.C., would not still be on the streets under his watch as Alabama governor.

Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was shot while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.

On Tuesday afternoon, Homewood Police arrested 31-year-old Patrick Lamar Croskey, who goes by the name "Peaches," charging him with public lewdness and disorderly conduct.

State Rep. Mark Gidley (R-Hokes Bluff) pre-filed legislation this week to grant Alabama's public school boards the option of allowing chaplains on their campuses. The lawmaker's bill will be considered in the upcoming 2026 legislative session, which kicks off in January.

While the investigation into the incident so far has not yielded any new information, the student’s father, Jason, said his son’s medical report revealed some shocking details.

Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner still does not like President Donald Trump.

Members of the Montgomery Industrial Development Board voted to give $100,000 to Montgomery Whitewater Park on Monday.

The Julie Gard Schnuelle Annual Scholarship Fund has been established at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to honor the slain retired professor.

The founder and CEO of the most-watched conservative platform in Alabama has been shot.

The family of the retired Auburn University professor who was killed in a public park while walking her dog released a statement and asked for privacy at this time.

The teen charged in the death of a 13-year-old boy in Florence was denied youthful offender status.

The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force arrested a Tuscaloosa physician's assistant for voyeurism and other criminal charges.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Paul Richey resigned from his position the day before being charged.

The song of Dog the Bounty Hunter, whose real name is Duane Chapman, made headlines after being involved in a deadly crash over the weekend.

Homeland Security has been made aware of a deadly crash that killed two people and landed one in jail.