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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced the death of another K9.

A federal judge in Alabama on Wednesday rejected a request by the ACLU of Alabama to stop an anti-DEI law passed by state lawmakers in 2024.

Making the nation’s capital “safe and beautiful again” is a “national priority,” according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

The Homewood mayor’s race features City Councilwoman Jennifer Andress running against former educator and perennial candidate Robin Litaker. The two offered different perspectives on the state of the city and what is needed as it moves forward, as discussed at the WBRC 6 candidate forum held on Tuesday.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent triple murder/suicide in Daphne in an otherwise quiet and safe neighborhood, where the sheriff says people are proud to live.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Prichard police officer after detectives said he withheld evidence during an arrest.

The Birmingham Police Department re-arrested a murder suspect on Wednesday after a court mistakenly allowed him to post bond and be released.

State Rep. Ben Harrison (R-Elkmont) announced Wednesday he will seek another term representing District 2.

Two Phenix City women were arrested on multiple charges of absentee ballot fraud on Wednesday.

Birmingham’s mayor, Randall Woodfin, is going all in with his support of the legalization of marijuana, earning him the endorsement of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition. According to Woodfin, “Alabama needs to legalize cannabis, not just because it’s something that sounds nice, but because it advances justice and is good for our economy.”

Montgomery County Circuit Judge Monet Gaines granted a temporary restraining order on Tuesday against state enforcement of a recently passed vape law.

GE Appliances announced on Wednesday that six refrigerator models would now be manufactured at its Decatur plant instead of in China.

Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes is challenging U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) in the Republican primary for Congressional District 4 in 2026.

The Trump administration will provide at least some temporary relief from political debanking.... But Democrats have discovered that debanking works like a charm for silencing political opponents.

Returning both of its starters on the outside from a season ago, and adding quality depth through the transfer portal and high school ranks, Auburn’s secondary has quickly become one of the deepest and most talented position groups on the roster heading into 2025. 

What Jefferson didn’t say about religious freedom under the Constitution is just as important as what he did.

One of the main themes in the upcoming Hoover municipal elections is transparency. Nearly every candidate is united in calling for and promising more of it.

A former Tallapoosa County Probate Office employee, Jarrah Shay Keel, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of using her position for personal gain, admitting to stealing $27,861.48 in public funds.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), fresh off his announcement of running for U.S. Senate, praised President Donald Trump's efforts to address rampant crime in Washington, D.C.

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.