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Trump Country: Alabama again tops nation in support for president
Alabama again is President Donald Trump’s most supportive state, according to a Morning Consult survey released Wednesday.
The poll, conducted in May, indicates that 63...
Confederate monument request withdrawn in Alabama county
The leader of a group that celebrates the Confederacy is withdrawing a request to erect a monument on a courthouse lawn in north Alabama.
Tim...
Paint Rock Mayor nixes move to ban media, non-residents from meetings
An Alabama mayor is backing down from an attempt to ban the media and out-of-towners from council meetings.
Paint Rock Mayor Brenda Fisk tells WAAY-TV...
Birmingham folks come home with a handful of Tony Awards
The Best Revival of a Musical win for “Once on This Island” at Sunday night’s Tony Awards brought theater’s highest honor to a contingent...
Auburn University research team discovers Zika-transmitting mosquito species in Alabama
Auburn University researchers have discovered the presence of Aedes aegypti — the primary mosquito that transmits Zika virus, yellow fever and other flaviviruses —...
Alabama police probe moonshine operation
Police in Alabama are investigating an illegal moonshine operation after dozens of fermentation barrels were found in some woods.
Eufaula Police Sgt. Donald Brown told...
Franklin county administrator sentenced for stealing $750,000
An accountant has been sentenced to 20 years for stealing more than $750,000 from the government in northern Alabama.
Al.com reports that former Franklin County...
Alabama cabinet plant abruptly closes
An Alabama cabinet plant has abruptly closed, laying off 445 people.
The Opelika-Auburn News reports Masterbrand Cabinets announced the closure of its Auburn plant Tuesday,...
Dothan Woman charged in death of infant son found in hotel freezer
Police in Alabama have arrested the mother of a baby whose body was found inside a freezer in a hotel room.
News outlets report 36-year-old...
Former Alabama deputy accused of domestic violence, sexual assault
A former deputy accused of choking a woman and sexually assaulting another has been arrested in Alabama.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office told WBMA-TV on...
Alabama sheriff: 5 men arrested in unrelated drug operations
An Alabama sheriff says five men have been arrested during a series of drug operations in recent weeks.
Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale told news...
Paint Rock, Ala. in apparent violation of open meetings law — town council bars non-residents, restricts reporters at meetings
According to a column written by Jackson County Sentinel Brandon Cox, one northeastern Alabama community has some “flat illegal” rules governing its town council...
Hundreds unite in support of eastern indigo snakes in Alabama
Approximately 600 children and adults gathered in Conecuh National Forest to celebrate the reintroduction of the eastern indigo snake to its native habitat in south Alabama....
Alabama newspaper publisher leaving for job in Missouri
The publisher of an Alabama newspaper is leaving for Missouri, to take over operations for a group of community newspapers.
Rex Maynor has been publisher...
Director of Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama retiring
The director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama is retiring.
Marshall officials say Todd May announced his retirement to employees at the Huntsville...
Alabama man accused of shooting into vehicle, striking the driver
Authorities say an Alabama man is accused of shooting into an occupied vehicle and striking the driver.
Authorities tell news outlets that 25-year-old Corey Wayne...
Pro-life groups gather to protest planned abortion clinic visible from I-65 in Birmingham
Last weekend more than 200 anti-abortion activists gathered for a "We Say No!" prayer vigil on the sidewalk in front of an undeveloped property adjacent...
Former Alabama county official sentenced on ethics charges
A onetime county official accused of taking about $750,000 in public funds in north Alabama is going to prison.
News outlets report that Judge Pride...
Mayor of Alabama’s biggest city appoints first LGBTQ liaison
The mayor of Alabama's most populous city has hired its first LGBTQ liaison.
AL.com reports that Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Sunday at PrideFest that...
Man charged in shooting deaths of 2 people at Alabama park
Authorities say two people were shot at a park in Alabama and that a man has been charged in their killings.
St. Clair County Assistant...
Mobile doctor gets 5 years in health care fraud case
An Alabama doctor has been sentenced to five years in prison in a health care fraud case.
WKRG-TV reports U.S. District Judge Kristi Dubose sentenced...
Alabama officials welcome Airbus-Bombardier partnership plan
Alabama officials last week congratulated Airbus and Bombardier on making significant progress toward the completion of a partnership deal that could see the companies...
UAB study explains one reason hair can turn gray
Hair’s graying can be caused by activation of the innate immune system, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham....
Justin Thomas named Alabama’s pro athlete of year
Justin Thomas was the nation's top college golfer at the University of Alabama, and now he's No. 1 in the professional rankings.
Thomas won five...