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Alabama ranks highest in improvement of elementary math instruction preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

Mike Densmore, a local businessman and pastor, announced on Thursday that he is running for mayor of Alexander City.

Today, Samford University and Landmark Development temporarily withdrew their attempt to take over the Lakeshore Drive section of Homewood.

Mobile mayoral candidate Spiro Cheriogotis is pulling away from his opponents in campaign contributions.

More law enforcement will be on Alabama's Gulf Coast this summer. The City of Gulf Shores added a new Marine Unit to patrol local waterways.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently spoke about the Senate’s upcoming work on President Donald Trump’s highly prioritized budget package, expecting “a lot of changes” to address concerns over the raised debt ceiling and more.

Opp Mayor Becky Bracke announced on Thursday that she is running for re-election.

The Jewish people have been persecuted for centuries, but many Jewish Americans are experiencing violence today they’ve never witnessed in their lifetimes. 

The Falkville Police Department arrested a man Wednesday night with the assistance of its K9 officer.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information in the shooting of a two-year-old early Wednesday.

Every public hearing on Samford University's proposed Creekside development fared the same way: overwhelming opposition from everyone except the university and its development partner. Now, just days before the Homewood City Council was to take up the plan, it has been pulled.

It is now more crucial than ever to find a doctor who is willing to treat the source of our ailments, rather than just put a band-aid over them. Find a doctor who listens, thinks outside the box, and is unwilling to always bow the knee to big pharma.

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) led a subcommittee hearing on ending illegal robocalls and robotexts.

Presented by the Shoals Diversity Center, Renaissance City Pride Fest 2025 will feature musical acts, local vendors and several drag performers at Florence’s Veterans Park.

Earlier this week, two Chinese nationals were charged with smuggling a toxic fungus into the United States capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.

The Montgomery City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a moratorium on opening new package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops in the city’s corporate limits.

Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose dismissed remaining claims in a lawsuit brought by former Montgomery Police chief Ernest Finley against the City of Montgomery and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.

Services for Montgomery attorney Julain McPhillips are June 23. The public is invited.

Young Boozer, a Republican, announced on Wednesday that he is running for another term as Alabama State Treasurer in 2026.

The USA Health Center for Healthy Communities received a $1 million grant for a public health initiative to treat violence like a preventable disease to reduce gun violence.

The Birmingham Police Department arrested a man in connection with the death of a 34-year-old woman found dead in her driveway.

State Sen. Arthur Orr is too busy to go back and get a degree he regretted not getting. But he did it. So can you.

Despite the inevitable opposition, let’s all stand up for the next generation and demand classical charter schools become an educational option for all Alabama children.

The reason that Pride Month looks so different this year, even for massive corporations that can afford the dip in sales, is that normal people refused to be tricked twice.

Mobile mayoral candidate Paul Prine said his grassroots campaign is gaining momentum leading to the August 26 municipal election.

Steve Wright has died at age 82. He played tackle on National Championship teams at Alabama and Green Bay. He served as the sculpture model for the Walter Payton Award.

Baldwin County District 2 Commissioner Matt McKenzie will run for sheriff in 2026.