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Alabama Secretary of State still unsure of special session to redraw state Senate districts
A federal judge ruled Alabama's Senate districts 25 and 26 violate the Voting Rights Act, prompting discussions on redrawing boundaries. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen told a federal judge Thursday he still does not know...

Maytag Plantation, an Alabama sporting icon, on the market for $11.1 million
One of Alabama’s most storied sporting estates is now available. The historic Maytag Plantation, a 1,579-acre recreational retreat in Union Springs, has been listed for $11.1 million. The plantation traces its origins to the 1920s, when L.B....

Alabama AG Marshall praises Trump admin for moving Space Command back to the Yellowhammer state
Alabama GOP Attorney General Steve Marshall praised President Donald Trump Thursday for the decision to move Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. "Huntsville has a remarkable history with the rocket program and significant resources that are...

Severe storms possible tonight in parts of Alabama
A cold front could bring a chance for some strong storms to parts of Alabama starting late Friday night. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather for a small part of north Alabama roughly...

Tuberville says he would deploy National Guard to any Alabama city ‘that needs help’ when crime surges
On a Thursday morning call with Alabama media outlets, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expressed his continued approval of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat crime in Washington, D.C. and gave some insight into what a similar...

Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame has six new inductees
Six distinguished health care workers will be inducted into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame, presented by the Alabama Nurses Foundation, Nov. 13 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. The event will be hosted by the University of Alabama...

Alice Lessmann: Serving North Alabama with grit, grace, and purpose – 2025 Women of Impact
Alice Lessmann’s story is one of perseverance, service, and leadership across the military, healthcare, business, and civic life. Rooted in North Alabama, she has built a career and a reputation defined by resilience, quiet grit, and a steady...

Alabama DE Jeremiah Beaman could miss rest of season
Original article can be found here. Alabama redshirt freshman defensive end Jeremiah Beaman will likely miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a lower-body injury, coach Kalen DeBoer said. DeBoer said Beaman was injured in practice Wednesday...

Alabama man arrested, charged in D’Iberville bank robbery
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Prattville, Alabama man has been arrested in connection with the bank robbery in D’Iberville on Wednesday. Thirty-year-old Lane Wesley Blatchford, 30, from Prattville, AL, was arrested on the charge of robbery. On...

Alabama troopers report 371 traffic crashes, 6 deaths over Labor Day weekend

Alabama man arrested for robbing D’Iberville bank, police say
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a man who robbed a bank in D’Iberville on Wednesday afternoon, according to D’Iberville Police. 30-year-old Lane Wesley Blatchford, from Prattville, Alabama, was arrested Thursday on...

Alabama officials seek injunction against high school sports transfer rule
Video above: Previous coverageState leaders are looking to stop a recent decision by the Alabama High School Athletic Association that has been described as "harmful to student-athletes.">>RELATED: Alabama lawmaker urges AHSAA to reverse decision...

Alabama first rounders Jihaad Campbell and Tyler Booker face off in NFL opener
The NFC East rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys has always been one of football’s best, and this year it carries an added layer of intrigue with the arrival of two rookies who know each other better than most opponents ever...

Family of R & B singer sue over fatal Alabama traffic crash
Two children of R&B singer Angie Stone are suing a trucking company, truck manufacturer and others, seeking damages for an Alabama interstate crash that killed Stone. The lawsuit says the driver lost control of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and...

Residents Oppose Alabama Medical Waste Facility Amid Anonymous Support
"Dozens of residents opposed to Harvest Med Waste Disposal’s site in Remlap, Alabama, packed the Blount County courthouse to voice their concerns. Online, a paid campaign supporting the facility has been active, though its backers have remained...

Alabama legislators still undecided on possible special session on State Senate redistricting
The Alabama Legislature is still undecided on whether to call a special session in response to a ruling by a federal judge in August that ordered lawmakers to redraw Alabama’s State Senate map. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ordered Alabama...

Alabama Public Television to reorganize, cut staff after PBS/NPR funding decisions from Congress
Alabama Public Television will reduce and reorganize staff positions after a loss of more than $2 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026, the state entity announced on Thursday. The announcement follows federal legislation targeting...

3 burning questions about Alabama football heading into ULM game
There are more questions than answers right now surrounding Alabama football. Such is the nature of the aftermath after another loss to an unranked underdog. The Crimson Tide will have its first chance to move forward and shake off the loss to...

First Alert Weather: Isolated storms possible Friday as heat builds across central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: It may be September, but it feels like mid-July! Plan for even hotter conditions Friday with highs in the middle 90s. Tonight, expect a slight chance of a shower with overnight lows in the 60s....

Kalen DeBoer contract buyout, explained: How much would it cost Alabama to fire coach?
The Alabama Crimson Tide are looking to bounce back following a lopsided road loss to unranked Florida State. The Tide get UL-Monroe at home on Saturday night, and the Tide are 36.5-point favorites. If Alabama doesn't put up a lot of points on...