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The Fairhope Public Library board voted not to move a controversial book from the teen section to the adult section after the state paused funding due to explicit material, meaning it will no longer receive state funding.

There’s something about a son feeding and watering a chicken that the dad butchers and the mom cooks that’s about more than aesthetic farmhouse photos on Instagram. It’s about each member of the family having a direct stake in the economic collaboration of home life. 

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said recent violent acts are not acceptable and his staff, along with law enforcement, is taking action.

In his speech to the Republican Women of Geneva County, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate discussed food security, tariffs and his political future.

It's no secret that Alabama loves President Donald Trump, and with the president's latest announcement that he will deliver the commencement address at the University of Alabama in early May, it's obvious the feeling is mutual.

Republican members of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee passed a bill changing the makeup of the Birmingham Water Works Board on Tuesday morning.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is boasting of increased support for his comprehensive legislation to combat influence by the Chinese Communist Party.

Legislation regulating off-road vehicle parks in Cherokee County is “on life support” in the House, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) on Tuesday.

Samford University is getting into the alcohol, hotel and entertainment business — that's the plan, at least.

 If money and means were of no concern, how should the state of Alabama enshrine its history and the hopes for where its story might lead? 

Even though the House Judiciary Committee voted to carry over a bill that would authorize the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas and summon witnesses to testify, State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) said he finds the proposal "extremely outrageous."

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson continued to block the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing cannabis business licenses in an order released on Monday.

The Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar saw over 10,200 people for Easter Sunday church service.

A judge dismissed motions to dismiss filed by several defendants in the case of former Mobile police chief Paul Prine, who is suing several city officials and others in connection with his 2024 termination.

After being delayed on the final day of last week’s legislative week, legislation by State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) allowing the governor and attorney general (AG) to appoint an interim police chief in municipalities with out-of-control crime is nearing its final chance at becoming law as session winds down.

The time has come for decisive reform of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). For the purpose of accomplishing such reform the undersigned have prepared and are sponsoring in the Alabama Legislature Senate Bill 330.

Services will be April 25 for former Lt. Governor George McMillan, who died last week. Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered to half-mast.

A multi-media show will recreate the life of singer, songwriter Marvin Gay on May 2 at Talladega's Ritz Theatre.

President Donald Trump announced on Monday he has agreed to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama in early May.

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, of the Archdiocese of Mobile, released a statement early Monday following the death of Pope Francis.

Love him or loathe him, Americans would agree that President Donald Trump delivers bombshell policies and critiques like no one else, yet on April 13th he sent a message to the American people that left me speechless. 

One of America’s most famous combat correspondents, Ernie Pyle, was killed 80 years ago on the island of Ie Shima in Japan.

We strongly oppose Senate Bill 322 (SB322), a dangerous proposal that undermines the heart of our Alabama communities by handing developers a blank check to reshape our neighborhoods with minimal oversight.

Alabama House leadership anticipates a smoother relationship between the House and Senate this week as lawmakers attempt to put a bow on the 2025 legislative session..

Alabama Public Library Service board chairman John Wahl announced on Monday the near completion of an effort to protect the state’s libraries from potential federal funding losses as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to target federal programs.

Changing how Birmingham Water Works is governed is necessary to avoid becoming “another Jackson,” according to State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook).

Central Alabama Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to a rapist.