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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old for the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old.

During a meeting on Thursday, the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission announced the intent to revoke certifications of Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and chief deputy Ralph Williams.

Over a decade ago, Trussville mayoral candidate J.T. Smallwood was accused in a U.S. District Court case of "egregious" cronyism.

Sheriff Heath Jackson of Brewton is the National Sheriffs' Association's new sergeant-at-arms now and in line to be national president.

The annual Bootes meteor showers can be seen nightly, now through July 2.

We do not need to chase every trend or turn Mobile into something it is not. But we do need to act. The world is changing fast, and our city should be ready—with the right tools, the right partnerships, and a commitment to doing what’s right for the people we serve.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently came out in staunch opposition to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough for blocking specific provisions in President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill.

Members of Alabama's Republican federal delegation and others in Alabama politics praised the decision, calling it a "win."

The endorsements continue to roll in for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in his 2026 run for governor, most recently adding the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) to the list of people and groups backing his bid.

Six Jefferson County bingo halls were raided by law enforcement recently.

A fiery ball in the sky was reportedly seen moving across Alabama and the Southeast on late Thursday morning.

Prosecutors in Marianna, Fla. secured a guilty verdict against an Alabama man in a case they describe as "terrifying."

Caroleene Dobson announced her candidacy for Secretary of State in the 2026 Republican primary on Thursday.

Pride is so-called because a man thereby aims higher than he is…for he who wishes to overstep beyond what he is, is proud.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined his Senate colleagues to push for the initiative championed by President Donald Trump to develop the “Golden Dome” missile defense system to protect American soil from potential attacks.

MOBILE – Leaders of the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force gathered Wednesday to release more details in an immigration raid on the site of the new Gulf Shores High School.

A construction worksite raid in Gulf Shores yielded 36 arrests with several suspects fleeing the scene, causing a chaotic situation for federal authorities. Now, questions are surrounding the company contracted to build the new Gulf Shores High School.

During an interview that aired Wednesday on "The Benny Show," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was asked what his message as governor would be to Democrats seeking to flee blue states like California and New York to make Alabama home.

Micah Messer, a law enforcement officer and business owner from Smiths Station, has officially declared his candidacy for the now-vacant seat in the Alabama House of Representatives 38th district.

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) pre-filed legislation for the 2026 legislative session recently that would ban psychoactive THC hemp products in Alabama.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is in possession of body-worn camera footage that caught a deadly officer-involved shooting in Homewood.

A new Miss Alabama will be crowned on Saturday.

The man who killed two people in an Interstate 565 crash in 2021 was sentenced to 30 years in prison after signing a plea deal.

Alabama lost another veteran of World War II as V.C. Evans of Arley died -- dairy farmer. postman and service station owner.

Two candidates for mayor of Mobile dropped out and endorsed State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile).

At this week's Birmingham Water Works meeting, significant changes continue as the newly formed regional board moves forward to make the utility reflect its regional management and service area.

Hourly workers in Alabama will get hit with a tax increase on their overtime earnings starting on Monday.