A judge has ruled that the Alabama Public Service Commission does not have to allow public input when deciding how much Alabama Power can charge customers for fuel costs.| al
Birmingham, Mountain Brook among cities that shrank as far-flung suburbs boom.| al
The outgoing Birmingham Water Works Board approved a five-year $3 million contract for lawyer Mark Parnell just before it was ousted. The deal made Parnell deputy general manager and general counsel earning $660,000 a year base salary plus fringe benefits.| al
'I know what’s expected of me going in as a priest,' Father Bob Sullivan said just before his ordination.| al
Fifteen new tiny pallet homes should be set up by the end of this year in downtown Birmingham, ready to house the homeless by January.| al
The pastor had been an activist for civil rights in Birmingham since the 1950s.| al
Nightly jackhammer noise from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. has become unbearable for some families near U.S. 280, while others have safety concerns.| al
Diocese confirms investigation after woman claims relationship began when she was 17 and included payments totaling nearly $400,000.| al
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The Birmingham Water board takes no action on city's plan to buy the utility but instead focuses on employee contracts for senior managers.| al
Candidates could officially start raising money in May.| al
"Boys see this as the end of their world when something like this happens," Rep. Ron Bolton said.| al
Alabama still has about 175 Confederate monuments around the state.| al
The "Back the Blue" bill establishes new standards for when police are justified in the use of physical force.| al
Alabama was one of the last states to ban smoking in public places.| al
Dozens of laws passed by the Legislature are scheduled to take effect in the next two months.| al
Sen. Rodger Smitherman repeated assertions he made in committee, calling the bill “a license to kill Black people.”| al
Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Daphne Thursday.| al
Novelis is launching a three-day hiring blitz for its Bay Minette facility, with positions ranging from entry-level to professional roles that could start within months.| al
Dispute between L.A. Pizzeria owner and landlord married to mayoral candidate spills into city council meeting as tensions rise before August election.| al
Mobile police said there were “several” people injured in the brawl, but none of the injuries appear to be major.| al
The $141 million Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort officially opened after a lengthy development and construction project slowed over the years by the pandemic, hurricanes and the rising price of construction materials.| al
Allegiant Air will add six new destinations starting in May at an Alabama airport that isn't even fully built out yet.| al
The announcement on Tuesday represents the first commercial air service to Alabama's beaches.| al
The governor had received public pressure to veto the bill, which some said was a government overreach and others said was too weak.| al
The bill calls for the ABC Board to license manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of the products.| al
The bill would authorize a bond issue of up to $785 million to help pay for the projects.| al
The House Republican Caucus met privately to discuss the proposal.| al
Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, said Alabama needs criminal justice and sentencing reforms and new leadership at the Department of Corrections and Board of Pardons and Paroles.| al
The lawsuit alleges conditions in Alabama's men's prisons violate the Constitution.| al
Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy issue a letter of recommendations today after a series of public meetings over the last six months| al
The House Judiciary Committee approved the plan that begins with two new 4,000-bed prisons.| al
Gov. Kay Ivey responded to the letter from Congressman Jerry Nadler, who is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.| al
The bill is one of two sentencing reforms under consideration in Alabama's special session on prisons| al
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Trump gained an impressive 7 percentage points in his net approval rating from last week.| al
Trump said he is considering "a major lawsuit ... because of the horrible, and grossly incompetent, job he has done."| al
“‘Sir, you’ll get much higher ratings.’ I don’t care, I’m president of the United States. I won’t do it. They said, ‘please.’"| al
Trump also railed against the "very unfair media."| al
Benny Johnson asked wanted to know if Edward Coristine would be honored for his "heroic actions."| al
NIH grants in Alabama in 2023 supported 4,769 jobs for an economic impact of $909 million and went to institutions from Mobile to Huntsville.| al
UAB and UAH are among Alabama institutions that could be affected by cuts.| al
“The American people have demanded a leaner, more effective government, and we stand firmly in defense of this directive," AG Steve Marshall said.| al
Here's what you need to know about Ty Simpson.| al
The fatal wreck happened just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday.| al
Alabama football completed its first of two preseason scrimmages Saturday. Here are five names to watch based on what transpired.| al
Zodiac signs and horoscopes for today’s birthday and Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.| al
Directors of "P Valley" and "They Cloned Tyrone" talk about the importance of telling authentically Southern stories.| al
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Timothy Hontzas of Johnny's Restaurant in Homewood, a finalist for best chef in the South, was disqualified for violating the foundation’s code of ethics.| al
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Birmingham Police say they executed a search warrant and seized 12 bottles of liquor and about 300 bottles of beer.| al
City officials promise to address past mistakes where contractors paved over gutters, causing neighborhood flooding issues| al
The new archbishop will be installed in about two months.| al
Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett wore his baseball jersey to City Hall on Tuesday.| al
It's been more than three decades since her last Vegas shows.| al
Council members want better bus service and code enforcement.| al
Pastor Andy Yarnell will lead a new college outreach.| al
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Decision aims to prevent traffic from new Tidal Wave Auto Spa from impacting residential area on 20th Avenue South despite company's legal right to build.| al
After losing more than half their congregations in Alabama, United Methodist leaders are rethinking how they measure success beyond just counting heads in pews.| al
Dr. John Scott Redd Jr. will deliver his first sermon on August 3 after receiving unanimous approval from Evangel Presbytery.| al
The emergency ordinance targets 15,000 neglected lots.| al
Mayor Woodfin said surveillance cameras have helped police reduce the city's crime rate and increase crime-solving.| al
The former Springville High School star has a 9-2 record for the Detroit Tigers in 2025.| al
The 10 players from Alabama high schools and colleges with the most NFL punt-return yards.| al
Online voting will determine the winner of the annual honor.| al
From Don Hutson to Jess Richardson, the best of the NFL from Alabama high schools and colleges.| al
The former Alabama All-American’s agent issued a statement about the holiday incident on Thursday.| al
The 10 players from Alabama high schools and colleges who have been chosen for the Pro Bowl the most times.| al
Miss Baker - monkeynaut, became the first US animal to fly into space and return safely May 28, 1959. This is the story of her life after that historic flight.| al
The governor's amendment would mean there is no limit on the exemption workers could claim for pay for work in excess of 40 hours a week.| al
As early as next week, the Mobile City Council could vote on a ground lease and funding agreement with Amtrak, after one city councilmember threw his support behind it.| al
A $550 million federal grant for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway will help not just Alabama, but the whole country, officials said Monday.| al
A question continues to arise among elected officials during the Amtrak debate: Who will take a train into Mobile? The outward questioning raises some alarms among city boosters.| al
The $3.048 million subsidy over three years could be split three ways, according to Mayor Sandy Stimpson.| al
The Mobile City Council could have a high stakes decision soon. If they vote against a $3.048 million three-year subsidy for Amtrak service, it could risk up to $228 million in capital projects along Gulf Coast.| al
Addressing the Alabama GOP's Summer Dinner, Trump said the project will be "one of the first things that I will do to help the great people of Alabama."| al
Alabama Republican Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who has long touted I-65 a priority project, said Thursday that the $3.5 billion I-10 project is the priority for the state.| al
The Mega grant includes $5 billion in funding through the bipartisan infrastructure package approved by Congress last year. ALDOT plans to apply for some of that money for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project this month as state officials continue to explore financing options for the massive infrastructure project.| al
After the Mobile City Council votes Tuesday on its agreements with Amtrak, the focus will turn toward marketing and branding the Gulf Coast train. Mardi Gras seems to be a popular theme.| al
City and state officials warmed up to the project after the Federal Railroad Administration released a $178.4 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant to improve rail infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.| al
The "Mardi Gras Service" will run twice daily with stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis, though exact schedules and fares are still pending.| al
With a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the Mobile City Council OK'd a commitment of future resources for the start-up of an Amtrak rail service between Mobile and New Orleans.| al
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board, during a hearing Wednesday in Washington, D.C., said it should not be taking as long as it has to get passenger service restarted between Mobile and New Orleans.| al
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat said in a post on X that the move from the Republican president was “purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.”| al
At 3 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. for Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Jefferson, Randolph, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega and Tallapoosa counties.| al
The Las Vegas Aces play against the Golden State Valkyries in a WNBA game today. Fans can watch this game for free online.| al
ASWA softball team features players from seven AHSAA classes and AISA.| al
“We are absolutely devastated. Alabama has always felt like home."| al
"From Rainsville to Cullman ... and yes… all the way to the Gulf of America… we live in the greatest state in the greatest nation on Earth," Ivey said.| al
Other states along the Gulf Coast have adopted legislation officially recognizing the water basin as the Gulf of America.| al
Rep. Allen Treadaway's HB188, which would have provided education funding for spouses and children of veteran officers, fell victim to Senate filibusters during the final hours of the 2025 session.| al
Gulf Shores International Airport to host, for first time ever, commercial flights starting on Wednesday.| al
Convenience store owners express concerns about implementation timeline and potential business disruption as the law requires removal of non-FDA approved vape products. The legislation will be implemented by June 1.| al
A Baldwin County city grew by 12% last year, by far the fastest growth of any city in Alabama.| al
The 700-bed prison in Uniontown was built in 2006 and has been used by federal authorities and the state but has been vacant for years.| al
The money would come from the American Rescue Plan, which provided a total of $2.1 billion for state government in Alabama.| al
