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The Randolph Leader is going online only, according to publisher Tim Altork.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act on Thursday.

The Senate passed legislation requiring app store providers to verify the age of users on Thursday.

The conviction of a Birmingham man was affirmed by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke to reporters on Thursday about the possibility of local mayors and police departments in Alabama refusing to work with federal agencies conducting immigration enforcement operations.

With Auburn head coach Alex Golesh bringing in former USF assistants Joel Gordon as offensive coordinator, Kodi Burns as wide receivers coach and Tyler Hudanick as offensive line coach, the offensive side of the ball is built on familiarity and cohesion.

A new Wedowee Utilities Board was sworn in on Wednesday and a special-called meeting was held to address issues brought up in Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last year renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. But State Rep. Marilyn Lands (D-Huntsville) wants input from “our friends across the border” before Alabama recognizes the name change.

Members of the Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee passed legislation on Wednesday creating new Alabama digital driver's licenses.

The bill defines a board as “any board, authority, or commission comprised of individual members, of which some or all members are appointed, as established under state law.” Members of those boards would serve “at the pleasure” of the governor, House speaker and Senate pro-tem.

Child trafficking is the most heinous of crimes against humanity. If you aren’t willing to stand for the children’s sake, you don’t deserve a nice, plush office on Capitol Hill or the privilege of representing us anymore.

Under House Bill 363, sponsored by State Rep. Greg Barnes (R-Jasper), anyone who enters church property with the intent to riot, harrass or disrupt the service would be charged with a Class C felony and face up to five years in prison on a second offence. 

Alabama bounced back after an embarrassing loss with a 100-97 win over Texas A&M.

When someone decides to flee from law enforcement, the danger doesn’t stop with that individual.

Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined fellow members of the Sharia-Free America Caucus for a press conference on the dangers Sharia law presents to the United States.

The Morgan County Courthouse will temporarily close on February 16 for electrical renovations, with the closure expected to last two to four weeks.

Officials in Calhoun County are raising concerns associated with rehabilitation facilities and halfway houses after the escape of a suspect with an extensive criminal history.

Members of the Senate General Fund Budget committee passed legislation requiring a state agency to apply for a waiver from the federal government to exclude some junk food from the SNAP program.

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) is “recovering well” after being hospitalized for a medical emergency on Tuesday, according to his wife.

Frontline Victory Fund announced an endorsement of Katherine Robertson on Wednesday in the Alabama Attorney General race.

The House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security gave a favorable report on Wednesday to a bill that would require the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles to consider a wider range of factors when determining an inmate's parole.

Florence Police Department detectives partnered with Homeland Security Investigations on Tuesday to arrest a man suspected of sexual abuse.

This week, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons came out against gender transition surgeries for minors, marking the first time a major U.S. medical association has stiffened its guidance on pediatric gender care.

The United States District Court announced the indictment of a Chattanooga, Tenn. man for the assault of a DeKalb County corrections officer.

Chambers County Republican Party chairwoman Kristin Nelson handily defeated Democratic nominee Hazel Floyd in the House District 38 special election on Tuesday night.

God has established civil rulers to care for the people He has placed under them, defending them against foreign enemies without and criminals within. From what I can see in Scripture, God has not given the civil ruler any duty toward aliens, other than fair treatment for those legal aliens within his borders.

The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division confirmed a monster catch out of Lake Guntersville.