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A man was sentenced to federal prison after writing a threatening letter to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office in March 2024.

After hours of delay tactics by State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham), the Alabama Senate passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the state’s General Fund (GF) for the 2026 fiscal year.

Legislation promoting “sexual risk avoidance” in public K-12 schools in Alabama died after Democrat questioning and delays on Tuesday night.

The Fairhope City Council meeting Tuesday was so crowded that overflow seating was provided.

Late Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation excluding non-athletic English language learner students from being counted toward a school's daily average for the first five years of enrollment.

Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The milestone was met with much support by Alabama officials, who praised his accomplishments and aggressive pursuit of his America First agenda.

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation by State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill), bolstering reporting and retention requirements for those licensed to send money overseas.

Legislation banning public libraries from hosting or sponsoring drag performances in the presence of minors passed the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

In the late-night hours of Tuesday’s gathering of the Alabama House of Representatives, legislation by State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) to activate the adult content filter on all electronic devices used by minors cleared the body.

The House Commerce and Small Business Committee approved legislation on Tuesday changing the governance of Birmingham Water Works, despite pushback from some Democratic Jefferson County lawmakers.

May 1 is National Day of Prayer, and it will be observed at over 16 sites in Alabama.

We’re not talking about your grandparents’ marijuana. Comparing today’s high-THC marijuana to the “weed” of the ‘60s is like comparing dynamite to a firecracker! 

Legendary University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban will be joining President Donald Trump in Tuscaloosa on Thursday as part of the commencement address to the university’s graduating 2025 class.

The trio of Christian Chatterton, Andreas Alvarez and Ryan Hetzler on the mound paved the way for No. 11 Auburn’s second consecutive midweek shutout in a 3-0 win over Samford on Tuesday night at the Hoover Met. 

A kangaroo on the loose on Interstate 85 in Macon County caused a minor traffic accident while running down the road shortly before being apprehended without injury by law enforcement.

Matthew Frazier will announce his candidacy for the Mobile City Council from a sinkhole in his neighborhood. He is the leader of the citizen group fighting to reopen Big Creek Lek.

As Democrats continue to hammer U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) with questions about his residency and how it will impact his decision to run for governor, a closer look at public tax records could finally dispel those alleged concerns.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is continuing its efforts to arrest thousands of illegal alien workers nationwide.  

Today’s students receive degrees rather than a true education. And unfortunately, a large number of these students are unaware of the difference.

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on a Mexican man after the brutal rape of a woman in Limestone County.

Montgomery deserves better. And we, its citizens, must demand it.

In his speech to the Houston County GOP on Monday, Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl emphasized taking political action, removing sexually explicit material from libraries and teaching children the meaning of freedom. 

Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism committee passed a bill legalizing historical horse racing machines in Greene County on Tuesday.

Legislation to allow annexation of a section of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Tuesday.

Former Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks seemed to enjoy his trip to the White House on Monday.

Those who infamously fall from public grace may still possess some private grace all the same.

Four of seven councilmen have endorsed Derzis in his effort to unseat incumbent mayor Frank Brocato, with two council members saying they'll stay neutral and one who did not respond to a request for comment.