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Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation on Thursday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC) into law.

The Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on legislation requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections.

In their first-ever trip to the semifinal of the National Invitation Tournament, the top-seeded Auburn Tigers cruised to an 88-66 rout of No. 4 seed Illinois State on Thursday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. 

Governor Kay Ivey is “recovering very well” after undergoing a lung fluid removal procedure at Baptist South this week.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) denied his presence at the Wednesday evening House Republican caucus meeting in which State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) was reportedly removed from the meeting for allegedly trying to record the closed-door meeting.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed rules changes on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the conservative grassroots organization released its legislative scorecard, showing that U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has earned a 100% rating for his overall session score.

The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation on Thursday that would create a so-called accountability council to heighten accountability and improve outcomes across the state’s public schools.

Two additional lawsuits have been filed against the City of Priceville as the municipality continues to grapple with multiple legal actions submitted in the wake of a deadly police pursuit in September 2025.

The Water Works Board of the City of Auburn is addressing reports that water is smelling and tasting foul.

Oxford Police Chief Bill Patridge reminded citizens that Thursday is Autism Awareness Day as the department focuses on training and programs for those with neurodevelopmental conditions.

A man is behind bars after Baldwin County Sheriff's deputies said he met a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat and took her to his Elberta home for sex.

Practicing situational awareness is key for anyone living in 2026. Developing these habits will increase alertness, confidence and safety in whatever environment you find yourself.

Crestwood Medical Center has officially joined the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office is investigating the Wedowee Utilities Board after an audit revealed possible problems. However, this isn’t the AG’s first experience looking into the inner workings of a utility board. In fact, Marshall said the investigation is just another example of how his office has to step in with boards that have little to no oversight.

The Alabama House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve the $3.7 billion General Fund (GF) and supplemental appropriations budget for the 2027 fiscal year during the next-to-last week of the 2026 legislature.

The crew of Artemis II reported a nice flight and precise launch on Wednesday as they ascended into the historic lunar mission.

Katherine Robertson has a plan to take on long-standing desegregation orders impacting school districts across the state.

The House and the Senate approved legislation on Wednesday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC).

On Wednesday, State Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) was reportedly removed from the weekly House Republican Caucus meeting after allegedly recording the proceedings without permission.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered a national address to provide an update on the war with Iran, which he said was nearing an end.

Strong, who previously filed legislation to prohibit federal funding for NPR, criticized Moss as an "Obama-appointed judge" and called the news source a "mouthpiece for the Democratic Party."

Houston County tourism is seeing growth, according to Visit Dothan. Executive director Hannah Shiver told the Houston County Commission that hotel revenue totaled approximately $52.2 million in 2025, representing a 1% growth from the year prior.

During a Tuesday evening town hall event in Mobile, U.S Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) was presented with an unexpected response from audience members when discussing voter identification and its perceived disenfranchisement of certain demographics.

Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) is “OK” with rules changes being proposed by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

Members of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee passed legislation on Wednesday setting minimum staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery and Huntsville.

As Jesus looked upon Peter and saw right through him, Peter saw himself as he really was: full of bluster and bravado, but proud and cowardly at heart. When Peter hit rock bottom, the Lord took hold of his spirit and built him into the leader and bold witness that he would become.