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The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee passed a bill on Wednesday to remove language in state statute requiring the University of Alabama (UA) School of Social Work to remain a standalone college under the authority of the Board of Trustees.

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals sided with the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) ruling that Oakwood Adventist will be ineligible for the upcoming postseason.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the SAVE America Act on Wednesday, bringing the country one big step closer to more secure elections.

Alabama got off to a slow start but rolled in the second half to secure a 93-74 win over Ole Miss.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) asked for prayers on Wednesday evening after a special agent assigned to ALEA's SWAT Team was shot during an officer-involved shooting incident.

The search continues for a man Blount County sheriff’s deputies believe shot and killed a bond recovery agent Tuesday morning.

State Rep. Ed Oliver's (R-Dadeville) bill that would set rules for how emergency ground ambulance services are paid for in Alabama passed the House Health Committee on Wednesday.

Legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools passed the Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday.

Newly appointed Wedowee Utilities Board Chairman Barry Waldrep reviewed information from an audit of the utility following concerns of mismanagement and an investigation by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office.

Dueling letters from top Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) leaders and staff present contradictory perspectives on the status and transparency of an ongoing audit of party finances.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his campaign finance committee on Wednesday. 

Legislation ending popular election to the Alabama Public Service Commission is making progress in the state legislature. House Bill 392, which would transform the PSC into an appointed entity, received approval on Tuesday during a House committee hearing.

S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term rating to "AA-" from "AA" on Central Alabama Water's fiscal mismanagement, which the board attributes to the former Birmingham Water Works Board.

The Alabama House Health Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that would add vape products to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act and also rename the act after State Sen. Vivian Figures-Davis (D-Mobile).

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is urging fellow Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, arguing it would address leftist immigration policies perpetuated under former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Alabama’s hunting and fishing industry supports more than 25,000 jobs in our state. Yet it seems our politicians would rather see economic growth from the highest bidder instead of working to protect our environment and focus on our 3-billion-dollar hunting and fishing industry.

The greatest presidents, in my opinion, are those who respected the limits the Constitution places upon government and especially upon the executive branch, those who refrained from social engineering, and those who, insofar as possible, kept the nation out of wars.

The Alabama House passed legislation on Tuesday sponsored by House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) that provides the governor, the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate with the authority to remove and replace board and commission members that they appoint. 

America is turning 250 this year, and to help mark the occasion, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced a bipartisan bill Monday to create a commemorative $2.50 coin.

State Rep. Brock Colvin's (R-Albertville) HB226, amending the habitual offender law, passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) is hoping his bill turning the Public Service Commission into an appointed board will stop left-wing groups from getting a “foothold” in Alabama and lower costs through greater transparency.

Members of the Senate passed legislation creating a removal process for local library board members on Tuesday by a 26-6 margin.

State Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) said she opposes legislation to change the Public Service Commission (PSC) from being elected to appointed, despite initially co-sponsoring the bill.

Multiple agencies are searching for the suspect in the shooting death of a Blount County bond recovery agent Tuesday morning.

Auburn could not overcome a sluggish start against No. 19 Vanderbilt, dropping its third-straight game 84-76 on Tuesday in Neville Arena. 

The University of Montevallo has cancelled the Turning Point USA "Pick Up the Mic" event featuring Bryan Dawson, founder and CEO of 1819 News, citing "security concerns," including plans for a campus walkout and threats against Dawson's safety.

Last week, Michael T. Lowry, founder of The Alabama Poll, released new poll results showing that while Alabamians have a favorable opinion of President Donald Trump when it comes to endorsements, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) may have more influence.