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Seven Republican senators, including U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), voted with Democrats on Thursday against moving forward with a spending package to keep the government open past the Friday-night deadline.

Former State Rep. Gil Isbell (R-Gadsden) filed a residency challenge with the Alabama Republican Party on Thursday against former ALGOP chairman John Wahl in his bid to be lieutenant governor. 

 The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred in Smiths Station on Wednesday.

Shortly after the now-former ALGOP chairman, John Wahl, entered the race for Alabama lieutenant governor, one of his primary opponents, Secretary of State Wes Allen, went on the attack. Allen called out Wahl for trying to use a "homemade fake ID" to vote in 2020.

As he continues to push for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to reconsider its recent decision to separate public and private school playoff competition, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth questioned the scheduling balance and the travel difficulties that would accompany the separate divisions.

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called out the Democrats for the chaos in Minnesota with immigration raids, saying they could have "stopped it" by now.

A former Cullman spa owner out of jail on a $1.055 million bond appears to have a new side hustle as she awaits trial.

Alabama BeefPAC, the political arm of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), announced its endorsement of Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday in his campaign to be the state’s next lieutenant governor.

The Marshall County Commission updated its picketing resolution on Wednesday, following protests over the summer in which the Marshall County Democratic Club violated several key provisions.

Albertville realtor Arely Guzman is back in police custody while awaiting a jury trial in Texas to face charges of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, causing serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy.

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on one count of electronic solicitation of a child.

The COVID pandemic prompted city governments to get creative by live-streaming council meetings online. Cities and towns used Facebook, YouTube or their municipal websites to share live viewings for citizens who were unable to attend in person.

The suspect in the shooting of two people in 2023 was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) Laken Riley Act, House Bill 13 (HB13), passed the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday afternoon. The bill would allow state-based law enforcement to voluntarily enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with federal law enforcement.

Former Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl announced on Wednesday that he’d raised more than $1 million in the first day of his campaign for lieutenant governor.

Dozens of school aged children and their parents braved the cold weather and loud noise of capital construction to gather on the steps of the Alabama State House Wednesday morning for Education Freedom Day hosted by AFP and API.

Trump must cut off all federal dollars to sanctuary cities and states until they decide to rejoin the Union and abide by federal law. If he doesn’t, the republic is in jeopardy.

The House Health Committee held a public hearing on legislation by State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) that would allow pharmacists in Alabama to dispense ivermectin to patients without a prescription.

Members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed legislation creating a removal process for local library board members.

A man is charged with cyberstalking after the FBI said he accused federal agencies of corruption and “targeted” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon.

Auburn extended its winning streak to four on Wednesday night after a second-half surge led it to an 88-82 victory over Texas at Neville Arena. 

A Cullman wastewater plant superintendent has officially been removed from his position by the city council after being arrested for allegedly placing a hidden camera in a male employee restroom.

Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge James Roberts Jr. recused himself on Wednesday from a lawsuit filed by University of Alabama center Charles Bediako.

During an appearance on "The Benny Show" with Benny Johnson, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed the "attack" on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) that occurred Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

A man accused of raping and impregnating a child in 2020 is back behind bars after his bond was revoked and he put up a fight.

John Wahl, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, said he would "struggle" to support gambling legislation in Alabama.

Members of the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs passed legislation renaming the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs on Wednesday.