A bill that would set minimum police staffing requirements for Alabama cities and authorize state takeover of departments that cannot protect their citizens cleared the Senate County and Municipal Government committee Tuesday. SB298, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Montgomery), would require Class 3 municipalities, those with populations between 6,000 and 99,999, to maintain at […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey and the Amendment 666 Bond Commission approved the future issuance of bonds and pledged $40 million in state funding to support Jackson Hospital’s recovery from its self-inflicted bankruptcy. Jackson Hospital — who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year — has been aggressively pursuing for alternative solutions to help keep […]

In one of his first major actions in the role, Alabama House Majority Leader Paul Lee (R-Dothan) announced today that he has appointed State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) to serve as majority whip. According to the Alabama House Republican Caucus, State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollingers Isalnd) will continue serving as its vice chairman — a […]

East Alabama’s largest military industrial facility is set for one of its biggest single infusions of construction money in decades — courtesy of Congressman Mike Rogers. Rogers (R-Saks) announced Monday that $949.1 million in funding tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be directed to military construction projects at Anniston Army […]

The Alabama Legislature is advancing SB228, a bill that would rename the Alabama Space Authority the Alabama Aerospace Authority and expand its membership and duties. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), passed the full Senate unanimously on February 10 and cleared the House State Government Committee last week. Under the bill, the […]

Amsterdam-based technology company Nebius has filed a building permit with the City of Birmingham for a multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence computing facility that represents one of the largest technology infrastructure investments currently proposed in Alabama. Nebius submitted the permit application on January 29, 2026. The filing confirms the company’s intent to redevelop the former Regions Lakeshore […]

Riggs Walker, an Assistant Attorney General with more than 26 years of criminal law experience, announced his candidacy for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5 on Monday. Walker, 57, of Shorter, is challenging incumbent Judge J. Elizabeth “Beth” Kellum, who has served on the Court of Criminal Appeals since 2008 and is seeking […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a message to drug cartel members in Mexico not to harm any Alabamians or other Americans who are currently present in the country. There have been reports of cartel henchmen blockading highways with burning cars, torching businesses, and committing other acts of violence in more than a half ‌a […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has announced the opening of the Barry Moore Congressional Art Competition for high school students across Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Students may begin submitting artwork and registration forms starting February 19, 2026. Entries will be accepted at Moore’s district offices in Dothan, Andalusia, Foley, Bay Minette, and Mobile. The submission […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division has announced its 2026 schedule for Boating Basics and License Courses, offering Alabama residents an opportunity to receive boating education and vessel licensing at locations statewide. According to ALEA, the free in-person courses allow participants to interact directly with Marine Patrol troopers and receive hands-on instruction tailored […]

The Morgan County honey bun extortion case has resulted in felony charges against a North Alabama corrections veteran with more than two decades of service at the county jail. Authorities charged Jarvis Moore, a 24-year veteran of the Morgan County Jail, with seven counts of felony extortion connected to incidents involving honey buns and other store items […]

The search for 2-year-old Genesis Reid, an Enterprise toddler, remains active as authorities continue investigating the disappearance of the child and pursue leads with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies. According to the Enterprise Police Department, Genesis was reported missing at approximately 3:10 a.m. on February 16, when her mother, Adrienne Reid, told officers the […]

A perennial name in Alabama politics, former Secretary of State John Merrill announced today that he is officially running for chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Merrill’s entry adds a high-profile name to a fast-moving chairmanship contest that ignited after former ALGOP Chairman John Wahl stepped aside last month to run for Lieutenant Governor. ALGOP […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed SB71 on Tuesday on a 68-34 vote, sending the bill to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk. The Senate previously passed the bill 27-7 on Feb. 3. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) and carried in the House by State Rep. Troy Stubbs (R-Wetumpka), would prohibit state agencies […]

School leaders in Sheffield are asking Shoals residents to be a little more cautious — and a little more curious — if approached by someone claiming to be a high school student collecting money for school expenses, following recent scam attempts. Administrators say they’ve received multiple reports of individuals posing as Sheffield High School students and asking […]

The Alabama House Republican Caucus on Wednesday elected State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) as the new House Majority Leader, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). Lee, a four-term lawmaker first elected in 2010, represents District 86 in the Wiregrass region. He currently chairs the House Health Committee and […]

Time to dig out some short-sleeved shirts. Alabama could see near-record February temperatures this week, with parts of the state expected to reach the 80s by Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. National Weather Service forecasts show a steady warmup building across the state through midweek, pushing temperatures well above seasonal averages before rain […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and his members are pushing back after a recording from a closed-door House Republican Caucus meeting was strategically leaked and published widely this week. Numerous lawmakers who were present during the meeting describe the circulated clip as a selectively edited hit job designed to embarrass the speaker […]

Congressman Barry Moore has secured an official sweep of White House endorsements in his bid for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat with a new one today from Vice President J.D. Vance. Last month, President Donald Trump backed Moore (R-Enterprise) with his “complete and total endorsement,” and today, so did Vance. “President Trump needs proven allies […]

Gun owners, hunters, and all those who enjoy their Second Amendment freedom in Alabama may soon have a new date to circle on the calendar each year. State lawmakers are advancing the Alabama Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday bill — a proposal that would create a new annual “Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday.” HB360, sponsored […]

Barber Vintage Motorsports Park and Museum announced this morning the loss of its founder George W. Barber Jr. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of George Barber,” the announcement reads. “He built more than an organization—he built a community. We are grateful for his vision and leadership, and we will share additional information in […]

A U.S. Ambassador called and apologized to an Alabama woman after she claimed that she was attacked by a knife-wielding man in Belgium. U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, called Amanda Hardy Saturday and apologized on behalf of President Donald Trump. “Today I received a phone call from the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White,” […]

Valentine’s Day wasn’t all sunshine and roses for two men busted by the Alabama Department of Corrections’ (ADOC) K-9 team.  On Saturday, February 14, ADOC’s K-9 team found Tyrone Davis and Kelvin Gibbons near the Staton Correctional Facility with a backpack containing 171 grams of methamphetamine, 802 grams of marijuana and 87 grams of synthetic […]

One man was killed, and multiple people were injured in a late-night shooting in downtown Mobile, according to FOX10 News. Mobile Police Chief William Jackson said the shooting occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Dauphin Street and Joachim Street. Officers responding to the scene found multiple gunshot victims. Authorities confirmed one […]