The Alabama House passed a bill Tuesday to let licensed retailers sell beer or wine through a walk-up window or drive-through. The bill passed 67 to 20 and now moves to the Senate.
Alabama inmates were potentially paid millions in the newest round of stimulus payments. Prosecutors say inmates who are court-ordered to pay their victims should not receive stimulus money.
The Republican-dominated Alabama Legislature gave final passage Thursday to a bill that would prohibit K-12 schools from letting a “biological male” participate on a female team.
The bill would make it a misdemeanor for an officer to enforce a new federal law or executive order that regulates firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories.
The House Government Committee on Wednesday held a public hearing on the bill by Rep. Mike Holmes that would dramatically increase fines for violating the Memorial Preservation Act.
Aniah’s Law is a constitutional amendment sponsored by State Rep. Chip Brown (R - Mobile) that allows prosecutors and judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing violent crimes.
The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters through a constitutional amendment in 2022 if the state legislature approves it this session.
A trailblazer at Huntsville Hospital, Daisy P. Swinton was the first African American ICU Nurse Manager there. A new scholarship is available in her memory to encourage and empower future nursing students.
Lawyers for Toforest Johnson, a man on Alabama’s death row, argued in the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals that Johnson should receive a new trial because the prosecution failed to disclose evidence favorable to the defense at trial.
Alabama state senators passed a constitutional amendment, along with three companion bills, to allow a lottery to be created in the state and allow for casino-style gambling.
Last week, Faith in Action sent a letter of support to State Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R), speaker of the Alabama State House, calling on the state House of Representatives to vote to pass Senate Bill 118.
Get ready for another gas tax increase in a few months. It’s part of the consecutive increase over the last few years to help fund road and bridge projects.
It was a tragic weekend beyond comprehension for three Selma families. One teen is dead. Two more are charged in connection with his murder, according to police.
A recent donation to The University of West Alabama has allowed the school to begin development of a new biodiversity center along the banks of The Cahaba River.
During the search, agents seized approximately three grams of methamphetamine, almost two pounds of marijuana, multiple controlled prescription drugs, multiple guns and over $19,000 in cash.
Police say the investigation stemmed from a video posted to social media that showed Logan becoming combative with the cat he treated at Andrews Avenue Animal Hospital.
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) stopped in Birmingham and the metro area Wednesday, April 7 to tour Vulcan Materials Company and the Hoover Forensics Lab.
During the searches, agents located and seized approximately 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 5.5 pounds of marijuana, digital scales and drug packaging materials.
A judge granted Alabama Shakes drummer Steve Johnson a bond of $26,500 for child abuse charges, two probation violations, and violation of protection order.
Selma police are investigating an odd ‘whodunit’ after alleged thieves made off with a piece that had been quietly sitting for more than a century in a historic cemetery until March 19.
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday released new signs for Alabama business owners to encourage employees and patrons to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Investigators said Bradley and his wife Muthana, of Hoover, who has also expressed her support for ISIS, were arrested while attempting to travel together by cargo ship to the Middle East to join and fight for ISIS.
Dr. Donald E. Hayhurst celebrated his 97th birthday with a commendation from Gov. Ivey, complete with a parade and ceremony organized by the City of Millbrook and the American Red Cross.
Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 12 other state attorneys general in filing suit Wednesday to block the Biden administration’s suspension on all future oil and gas leasing and drilling permits on federal lands.
Areas in Jefferson, Chilton, Cullman, Tuscaloosa, Hale and other counties received extensive damage, but there were fortunately no injuries or deaths reported.
Two small bear cubs dubbed Big Al and Aubie have been returned to the wild in Alabama after being taken care of by a Tennessee organization for about a week.
HomTex manufactures 3-ply disposable masks and reusable cloth masks, which it supplies to the US Capitol. HomTex will soon produce NIOSH N-95 masks in a new plant in Selma.
Joshua James has been in federal custody since his arrest on Tuesday. This afternoon, he's going before a federal judge in Birmingham, asking for a chance to be released on bond.
Also, because of declining COVID-19 cases and more people being vaccinated, the ACCS anticipates all community college campuses in the state will resume normal, on-campus operations for the Fall 2021 semester.
The lawsuit alleges that MCSO discriminated against current and former female corrections officers and other similarly situated female employees on the basis of sex, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by subjecting them to a sexually hostile work environment.
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a woman and two children who were stabbed by a 13-year-old in the Speake community on Tuesday afternoon.
