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No. 2 seed Alabama survived with a 90-81 win over a scrappy No. 15 seed Robert Morris team.

Fourth graders from Hoover went on a field trip to Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. They were assigned a tour guide, which led to questions about age appropriateness of their visit.

Popcorn books offer some nutritional value, yes, but I tend to consume them as I would a bowl of popcorn, a bit mindlessly, taking pleasure in the consumption as much as in the contents. 

The Air Force announced its “validation plan” this week in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force task force established following the release of the Secretary of Defense guidance memo in January. 

Fourty-year Hoover resident and former Councilwoman Donna Mazur is running to return to the Hoover City Council. Mazur previously served on the council from 2000 to 2004.

The Alabama Public Library Service board voted on Thursday to send a letter to all state libraries ensuring compliance with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump, threatening to slash federal funding for agencies promoting gender ideology.

Investigators with the Birmingham Police Department are asking for information on a July 2023 double homicide.

A homeless man in Mobile is facing charges after police say he attacked two Mobile Infirmary workers.

A bill to prevent closures of public lakes by water systems was filed in the State House by Rep. Shane Stringer.

Some Republicans in the Alabama Congressional delegation applauded President Donald Trump’s executive order on Thursday that begins the process of shutting down the federal Department of Education.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said now is the time for Redstone Arsenal to prepare for U.S. Space Command headquarters to make Huntsville its new home.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday the indictment of a former Alabama Medicaid Agency employee for the theft of more than $100,000 in public funds.

Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board chairman John Wahl recently stood behind the board’s Thursday decision to fire then-APLS director Nancy Pack after months of growing tension.  

The Birmingham Police Department made a second arrest in connection to the murder of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton.

The Birmingham Police Department announced the arrest of two more suspects in connection to the Sept. 21, 2024, mass shooting in front of Hush Lounge in Five Points South.

Alabama Public Library System (APLS) Chairman John Wahl said the Fairhope Public Library has been the worst he's seen in the fight to remove inappropriate material in children and teen sections.

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday barring foreign nationals from donating political funds to candidates or towards constitutional amendments and referendums in state elections.

Two pardoned January 6 political prisoners – Anthony Mazzio of Midland City and Russell Alford of Hokes Bluff – recounted their unthinkable experiences to the Republican Women of Coffee County this week.

Giving what is now known as “gender affirming care” to minors is as harmful as chopping their arm off because you found a freckle that you are convinced will one day be cancer.

A free workshop on soapmaking using Alabama plants is March 23 in Florence.

The Young family of Baldwin County are a reality TV show as they search for a rundown beach house and renovate it. Airs Friday March 21 on Magnolia Network.

4 takeaways from No. 1 seed Auburn’s 83-63 win over No. 16-seed Alabama State 

In a very tense ending to what had been a three-hour meeting, the Alabama Public Library Service board voted to terminate the employment of APLS director Nancy Pack, who has been at the center of an over-year-long dispute in the state regarding sexually explicit or obscene material in the state's public libraries, specifically intended for minors.

Auburn swimming legend Kirsty Coventry was elected president of IOC. She helped win two national championships at Auburn and holds the record for most Olympic medals in women's swimming.

Lifetime Cullman County resident and Smith Lake realtor Cindy Myrex announced her intent to run for the Alabama House of Representatives.

While still undecided about a potential bid for Alabama governor, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is downplaying concerns over his eligibility to run for the office.

New legislation regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Alabama by State Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton) passed the Alabama Senate on Thursday.