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The state of Alabama is set to resume executions after the Alabama Supreme Court issued a death warrant for death row inmate, James Barber.
Monday, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced that twelve high school students from the Yellowhammer State have accepted their appointments to military academies across the country.
When spots for summer vacations come to mind many people don't think of Mobile, Alabama as a top destination. However, according to USA Today that could be changing.
After many thought that the Alabama Democratic Party couldn't possibly become more chaotic, the minority party in the Yellowhammer State appears to have descended further into that chaos over the weekend.
At a ceremony today in Mobile, Airbus, one of the world's largest producers of both airliners and helicopters, celebrated another company milestone. The corporation announced that it had produced Delta Airlines' 100th US-made Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Four siblings, who are quadruplets, graduated from the University of Alabama over the weekend. Annagrace, Chloe, Michaela, and Max Hansen of Pennsylvania decided to come south to the university for different reasons. Chloe, a criminal justice major, changed her original college destination after visiting the campus.
A Centre, Alabama police officer was arrested Wednesday and stands accused of planting evidence. Michael Kilgore's official charge is criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime-distribution.
Alabama's economic potential appears to be growing with each passing year.Declaring May World Trade Month, Governor Kay Ivey recognized six Alabama based businesses at a Wednesday awards ceremony in Montgomery. All six businesses recognized have played a major role in export activities within the Yellowhammer State.
When Casey White escaped from Lauderdale County Detention Center with the help of Vicky White, the Assistant Director of Corrections, it captured the attention of Alabama and much of the country.
The overall cost of rent could be increasing in the Yellowhammer State. Legislation has been introduced in the Alabama senate that would effectively remove price caps on security deposits for renters across the state.
The Biden administration recently revealed that they are making preparations to send 1,500 troops to the southern border. This, they say, will be in an effort to deter illegal immigration.
A drug that has caused devastation and death throughout Alabama and across the country in recent years was the central topic today at a hearing of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Former lead Fox anchor, Tucker Carlson, has been all over the news as of late. Last month, Carlson was let go from Fox News without an explanation to his viewers as to what caused the forced departure from his prime time slot. Since that time Fox News ratings have gone off a cliff in the time slot that Carlson held.
Senator Tommy Tuberville continued his push to advocate for Alabama's farmers and agricultural interests Tuesday at an AG subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill.
Several major changes have come to Twitter since Elon Musk's purchase and takeover of the social media giant a few months ago. From stripping blue checks to changing weather warning systems, Musk has flipped the platform on its head.
Senator Tommy Tuberville ,at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, once again asked Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, if a final decision had been made regarding the final location of SPACECOM. Once again Kendall told him no and appeared to skirt the issue.
The state's first renewable diesel facility officially opened in Mobile last week after a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by Governor Kay Ivey and several local dignitaries. Vertex Energy Inc. will add the new unit onto its already existing Mobile refinery.
Chinese surveillance technology has increasingly made headlines across the country over the past few months. One member of the Alabama House of Representatives wants to address the issue from within the Yellowhammer State.
Legislation designed to increase the accessibility of police body cam footage in Alabama was introduced last week and shortly thereafter passed a House committee.
Legislators in the Alabama House of Representatives introduced a bill Thursday that would make it illegal for any drag show to take place in K-12 public schools, public libraries or any public space where minors are present.
The search for West Alabama's new Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer is now over. Kyle South was officially named the organizations President and CEO by the group's Executive Search Committee on Thursday.
Bryce Young was the No.1 overall pick this evening in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young was selected by the Carolina Panthers, making him the University of Alabama's first No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft since 1948.
Rep. Robert Aderholt, at a hearing on Capitol Hill yesterday, voiced his concerns to FBI Director Chris Way regarding Chinese economic espionage and intellectual theft that is occurring across the country.

