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On Wednesday, Central Alabama Water settled one of the pending lawsuits against them in part by offering a new contract to the Birmingham Water Works Board’s former attorney, Mark Parnell.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate an officer-involved shooting Wednesday evening.

Jenny has managed to bottle something more than mere jelly. She’s captured a certain quality – call it care, call it craft – that has become increasingly rare in our expedient age.

Micah Messer has endorsed Garrett Dixon in the House District 38 Republican primary runoff special election against Kristin Nelson. Messer finished third in the October 21 primary.

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) announced on Wednesday that he will seek a new term in 2026. 

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Taylor Duplesis, 26, of Daphne, who they say is “actively evading law enforcement.”

The U.S. Senate confirmed Alabama Solicitor General Eddie LaCour as a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama by a vote of 51-47 on Wednesday.

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.

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."

The Tigers rank fifth nationally in run defense, allowing just 84.1 yards per game on the ground. They are second in the SEC in that regard, despite facing four of the top five rushing offenses the last four weeks. 

Following a special general election on Tuesday, Cullman County resident and realtor Cindy Myrex will be the next representative of Alabama House District 12.

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).

Certainly, the world needs more gentleness, kindness and love. But sometimes force must be met with force. Sometimes God uses strong, even brutal men to fight brutality and accomplish His will.

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.

Monday, October 27, marked the final Hoover City Council meeting for three incumbent councilmen who chose not to seek re-election: Councilman Sam Swiney, Council president pro-tempore Curt Posey and Council president John Lyda. The council also recognized Mayor Frank Brocato, who lost his re-election bid. 

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.

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.

Football analyst and The Ringer podcaster Todd McShay is predicting that LSU will make an offer to retired, legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban that will "force" him and his wife, Miss Terry, to reconsider their strong stance on retirement.

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

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.