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Tuberville Alabama News
‘This is not new’: Tuberville downplays media scrutiny ahead of rumored gubernatorial bid

Despite saying he has not made up his mind, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says he is unfazed by the bevy of recent attacks from Alabama media as rumors swirl over the senator's gubernatorial bid.

Kamarie Holland Alabama News
Man who murdered and then raped five-year-old Kamarie Holland asking for expedited execution

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man convicted of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland in 2021, is now asking for an expedited execution after having previously filed for appeal last year.

Aderholt Alabama News
'We need bold, innovative approaches' — Aderholt commits to working with RFK Jr. to improve health care, support rural hospitals

Aderholt said he was committed to working with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the committee, “to find practical, life-affirming solutions to protect access to care and support our rural hospitals and providers.”

Emmett Sigers Alabama News
Manhunt underway after 'dangerous' inmate escapes from Elba facility

A search is underway for the man who escaped from the Elba Community Work Center on Thursday.

Puppy Mill Alabama News
Florence woman reaches settlement in puppy mill case; 82 dogs to be adopted

More than 80 dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Florence could soon be up for adoption after the owner entered a settlement agreement.

Evans Log & Lumber fire Alabama News
Lumber company catches fire in Rogersville

Multiple crews in Rogersville put out a fire at a lumber company early Thursday morning.

Birmingham Water Works Headquarters front door Photo by Will Blakely Alabama News
Newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Board invalidates sale to Birmingham in contentious, chaotic first meeting

The newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Board’s first meeting got off to a rocky and heated start Wednesday night as members clashed over the former board’s decision to sell their assets to the City of Birmingham.

Garlan Gudger Alabama News
Senate leadership to consider rule changes as 2025 session concludes

Leadership in the Alabama Senate will consider changing some of its rules, according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

police lights Alabama News
Alabama Legislature passes ‘Back the Blue’ police immunity bill

The Alabama Senate passed the "Back the Blue" police immunity bill by a 25-6 margin on Wednesday.

Archives & History Alabama News
Fat lady sings on Archives and History reform as lawmakers conclude session — ‘Just ran out of time’

Despite several last-minute efforts to reach the finish line, legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) was officially dead after both legislative bodies adjourned sine die.

cell phones Alabama News
Ivey signs K-12 cell phone ban – ‘These often-disruptive devices have no place in our classrooms during the school day’

After signing legislation into law on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey ensured that K-12 students would not be permitted to have cell phones and other electronic communication devices starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Robin Le Jeune Alabama News
Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune announces run for re-election in Jubilee City

LeJeune first took office in 2020. He and other municipal elected positions statewide received an extra year to their terms to separate local elections from the presidential election.

Ron Bolton Alabama News
State Rep. Bolton wins the House ‘Shroud Award’, celebrating the 'deadest bill' of the session

On the final day of the 2025 legislative session, State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northpoint) earned the House of Representatives’ so-called Shroud Award, given annually to the House member carrying the bill without a realistic chance of passing.

Samford Proposed Development Alabama News
Homewood residents start petition opposing Samford University's planned Creekside development

Homewood residents have launched a new petition opposing Samford University’s proposed Creekside development.

new orleans car attack Alabama News
Troy Carico: Islam's jihad and its violent mark on America

Over the past decade, at least six major Islamic terrorist attacks have rocked America, claiming nearly over 100 lives, injuring over 150, and costing tens of millions. This isn’t a blip – it’s a clear and present danger as well as a future trend that demands action.

Ethan Stuckey Alabama News
Son accused of killing father in Enterprise to undergo mental evaluation

The court case of Ethan Stuckey, 20, of Enterprise, will continue after the defendant undergoes a mental evaluation.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey signs hemp, vape bills into law

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation into law on Wednesday that would ban the sale of hemp products at gas stations but allow them to continue being sold at liquor stores.

Alabama political news newlyweds Alabama News
Sarah Wilder: Against the capstone marriage

The modern idea of a “capstone marriage” is a detrimental concept, both to forming and maintaining marriages.

Graham9 Alabama News
Billy Graham Crusade in a full Legion Field made history in Birmingham 53 years ago (PHOTOS)

The Billy Graham Crusade for Christ in Birmingham's Legion Field in 1972 marked a difference.

kay ivey Alabama News
Pete Riehm: Alabama needs a better brand of Republicans

Alabama just needs to start electing no-kidding conservative defenders of liberty and not just mediocre yes-men. 

courtroom Alabama News
Illegal immigrant referred to immigration officials after sentencing in Mobile County

An illegal immigrant arrested in Mobile County has been referred to immigration officials, U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama announced.

Baldwin County FBI Alabama News
Fairhope illegal immigrant operation yields 5 arrests, including U.S. citizen for impeding

The FBI Mobile office worked with multiple agencies Tuesday morning in an illegal immigration-related operation in Fairhope.

ELECTION VOTE VOTING POLL WORKERS Alabama News
Republican candidates qualify for House District 12 special election — ‘It’s time we had a strong, local voice down in Montgomery’

Four total Republican candidates have officially qualified for the July 15 special election for the recently opened seat in Alabama’s House District 12.

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Madison Utilities says RFK Jr.'s push to ban fluoride behind decision to stop adding chemical to local water supply

The growing national concern over fluoride in drinking water may have impacted Madison Utilities’ decision to halt its fluoridization process.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore seeks to make Trump transgender military ban permanent with new bill

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced legislation on Wednesday to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order repealing the previous policy allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military.

Nick Saban Rose Bowl Practice Alabama News
Saban: 'I don't really know' what presidential commission on college athletics would do

While speaking with the media on Wednesday at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban said he wasn't sure what the rumored presidential commission on college athletics would be tasked with doing.

Alabama Department of Archives and History Alabama News
Alabama Department of Archives and History reform bill approved by conference committee

Legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) changing how vacancies are filled on the Alabama Department of Archives and History board was approved by a conference committee of six House and Senate members on Wednesday.

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