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Fresh off a Republican primary runoff win in a special election for House District 12 on Tuesday, a new poll shows Cindy Myrex would also be competitive in a hypothetical matchup with State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) in 2026.

Over 1,000 people attended the Orange Beach mayoral debate at the Orange Beach Event Center on Tuesday evening.

It's a Final Four matchup that doesn't have to wait till March. Auburn v. Houston Nov. 18 in Birmingham

Many parents and grandparents are praying that candidates will not just say they are for children but, like their counterparts in Florida, will truly remove Common Core.

ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama, announced on Tuesday its endorsement of Caroleene Dobson in her campaign for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in 2026.

Auburn University is phasing out its test-optional admissions avenue for students. The university will continue with a “very limited number” in 2026 and full testing returning in 2027, with applicants required to submit a SAT or ACT score.

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intent to name three U.S. District Judge nominees in the Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama. 

The Pentagon is developing plans to start a new National Guard “reaction force” designed to suppress civil unrest.

The rain did not stop over 1,000 people from showing up for the highly-anticipated Orange Beach Mayoral debate Tuesday.

A primary runoff was held Tuesday between her and opponent Clint Hollingsworth. Though the two were neck-and-neck in the primary election on July 15, Myrex won the runoff handily with nearly 59% of the vote.

Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is not backing down from his recent criticism of AL(dot)com after the outlet painted his department's recent traffic stop of Giovanna Martinez-Hernadez with a "false narrative" after she was taken into ICE custody for only presenting a Mexico-issued ID.

The FBI arrested six in Escambia County on Tuesday in an immigration enforcement action.

A group of “unlikely allies” is opposing the dumping of dredge materials into Mobile Bay, according to a recent NPR report.

The Mobile Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a man in connection with a child pornography case.

If I believed giving Washington more money would result in wise spending, I’d skip the tariff talk entirely, advocate for higher taxes, and wipe out the debt.

“Racial gerrymandering is cool but only when it benefits the Democrats.” I sadly suspect this is the de facto legal status quo in the United States of America when it comes to congressional redistricting. 

The Mobile Police Department announced on Monday the arrest of a man in connection with a stabbing that claimed the life of a woman.

During a speech to the Dothan Rotary Club on Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called for those involved in the Russia hoax against President Donald Trump to be indicted.

Tuskegee University has lost a baseball player and student leader. Machari Washington-Parker died Sunday at age 20.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is officially running for U.S. Senate in 2026.

Less than three weeks away from the season opener against Florida State and Alabama is expected to name a starting quarterback.

Malcom Simmons’ domestic assault case has been dismissed, per Brett Pritchard via X. 

How many times has an Alabama legislator pushed to repeal his own bill? The people were against it, and Sen. Garlan Gudger listened.

It’s time to clean up Britain’s mess, once and for all. 

A celebration of 60 years of service of Sen. Jabo Waggoner will be held Aug. 16 at Vestavia Civic Center.

Karl Julian is running for Vestavia Hills City Council Place 2, but voters looking for information on what he thinks of those seeking to protect women's spaces and sports from men or those who seek to protect young children from radical gender ideology, those Julian once called "assholes," won't find it easily on his social media page.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run once more for Congressional District 1.