Latest news

A Birmingham airman was one of the six crew members killed in a KC-135 refueling crash in Iraq.

Law enforcement in the Wiregrass has worked for weeks searching for the missing two-year-old Genesis Reid. With the latest revelation being that the child was likely thrown in the dumpster by her mother after Christmas, officers have been working overtime to recover the baby’s body.

The City of Foley celebrated the opening of the state’s 20th Safe Haven Baby Box on Friday. The box is installed at Fire Station 1 and allows struggling mothers to surrender their newborns for up to 45 days after giving birth, no questions asked.

While we are appalled at the fraud in D.C. and Minnesota, we often fail to realize that such massive corruption always starts on a small scale. When bypassed or ignored, corruption spreads like kudzu.

Alabama drivers are continuing to see price increases at the pump due to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

No. 2 seed Alabama was stunned in the first game of the SEC Tournament, falling 80-79 to No. 15 seed Ole Miss.

Days after making public the utility's perilous financial and operational situation, and weeks after its bond rating was downgraded, Central Alabama Water has announced a drastic workforce reduction.  

State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) announced on the Senate floor Wednesday that Senate Bill 316 will move forward as a pilot program to increase prison oversight in Alabama. 

A man is charged with domestic-violence strangulation in Baldwin County after he tried to strangle his wife, according to court documents.

During the prayer, Fraser called for those in attendance to acknowledge "the racial injustice we perpetuate through our policies and practices and removal of diversity, equity and inclusive programs."

Coroners from across the state want their personnel included in a bill that would add protections for first responders at crime scenes.

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized Democrats for their continued refusal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and, by extension, its Transportation Security Administration.

I’ve worked to make sure Alabama producers have a seat at the table – whether that’s advocating for our peanut growers, pushing for strong disaster programs, or fighting for policies that protect family farms from excessive regulation.

Regulation cannot quietly appear simply because families participate in an education funding program. Yet the current narrative suggests otherwise – that homeschool families who accept education funds are somehow ushering in regulation or contributing to the loss of homeschooling freedom. That claim places an unfair burden on families who are simply trying to make the best educational decisions for their children.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spent 12-hours Thursday warning of the dangers of "radical Islamists."

A Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge ruled on Wednesday that Morgan Murphy’s name must remain on the May 19 Republican primary ballot for U.S. Senate after announcing he was dropping out of the race on Monday.

Two bills restricting data center incentives and cost-sharing passed the Senate on Thursday.

Attorneys for the family of a Muscle Shoals man who died after his liver was removed during what was supposed to be a splenectomy said they have learned new information during depositions in the civil case against the surgeon.

The Gulf Shores Police Department recently arrested 18 people and confiscated six firearms with the help of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

No. 12 seed Auburn imploded down the stretch of Thursday’s SEC Tournament contest against No. 5 Tennessee, allowing the Volunteers to close the game on a 31-11 run en route to a 72-62 victory, ending the Tigers’ hopes of solidifying themselves as an NCAA Tournament squad. 

Across the country, online public education has become an important option for parents. In Alabama, we have several options, including K12-powered academies: Alabama Destinations Career Academy, Alabama Virtual Academy, and Legends Virtual Academy.

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office announced the bodies of three people were found in Summerdale nearly six weeks after they were reported missing.

The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Education Trust Fund Budget for fiscal year 2027 on Thursday morning.

As the war in Iran continues and gas prices rise across the nation, Americans are increasingly concerned about the conflict's impact on their personal income. Despite the temporary change in cost, conservative lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are asking voters to bear the price increase for just a few more weeks at the gas pump.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said on Wednesday that she was "committed" to getting the SAVE America Act passed next week, including utilizing the talking filibuster.

Several Republican Lieutenant Governor candidates joined the Eastern Shore Republican Women for a luncheon and political forum.

Legislation expanding the number of members of the Public Service Commission passed the Senate unanimously on Thursday.