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Alabama Public Library Service chairman John Wahl said he was pleased to read a recent United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision allowing librarians to remove books from shelves.

The Department of Government Efficiency cut a $13,702,566 federal grant to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs in May.

The Waugh-Mt Meigs Fire/Rescue responded to an unusual crash early on Memorial Day. A vehicle and an alligator were involved.

The Valley Police Department is investigating what appears to be an accidental shooting.

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday after a school resource officer (SRO) alerted investigators.

After a breakout freshman season, Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams has landed on the cover for EA Sports' College Football 26.

It’s a commencement speech that faculty, students and all who attended will never forget. It’s also one AL(dot)com would like to pretend never happened.

A Walker County Sheriff’s deputy indicted in connection with the treatment of an inmate is asking for one of the counts against him to be dismissed.

A tribute to guitarist Travis Wammack June 3 for his fans and fellow musicians.

Is Alabama now too late to the Bitcoin space?

It's National Emergency Services Week, and Huntsville Congressman Dale Strong is promoting the observance.

Candidate for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Corey Hill made a campaign stop last week in Guntersville, where he spoke about his plans for deregulation, bringing back a rural crime task force, and expanding Sweet Grown Alabama, should he take office.

When it comes to children, we're quick to acknowledge screens are detrimental. But when it comes to screens and adults, we’re less willing to acknowledge our problems. 

Across the ages, young boys and men have looked to glory in war. Audie Murphy, like me, was a boy without a father (his deserted him, mine died). His story resonated.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' State Lands Division plans to auction off public land leases with 140 potential tracts across 32 counties in an upcoming five-year lease cycle. 

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland in 2021, recently waived all his legal rights in an effort to speed up his execution after having previously filed for appeal last year.

On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey released a video to honor fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day.

Alabama’s first game of the regional will be against the No. 3 seed Miami (Fla.) on Friday.

The NCAA announced the 16 host sites for postseason play on Sunday night, along with the regional seedings and pairings on Monday morning, and Butch Thompson’s Auburn Tigers earned a No. 4 seed, meaning they will host a regional and a super regional if they advance. 

The Bay Minette Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred during a large house party.

A crash in Atlanta claimed the lives of three people on May 23. Stillman College student Sieas Elliott, Stillman alumni Destiny Gardner and Varick Lawrence were killed.

America and Alabama have three different honors days for our military. What are the differences? Have a blessed Memorial Day.

Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) took to the Senate floor to honor two fallen Alabama soldiers and their families.

They bought you a gift. They paid handsomely for it. A gift that many in the world view with covetous jealousy. A gift called freedom.

Alabama Veteran, a non-profit organization based out of Birmingham, honored the fallen on Memorial Day weekend from the Gulf Coast.

Nearly two years ago, Mountain Brook teen Lulu Gribbin was gearing up for a trip to Florida with her mom, twin sister and their friends. It was a mother-daughter trip for the girls, who were excited to enjoy the beach and go to restaurants with their moms.

Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty has died at 79. He campaigned in Alabama for Judge Roy Moore.