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David Turner Regions

Regions announced Chief Financial Officer David Turner will retire March 31 following a nearly 40-year career in auditing and finance.

Alabama non-citizen voters

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is showing where noncitizens were illegally registered to vote — and where illegal ballots were cast.

Ivey Huntsville

Governor Kay Ivey honors Huntsville's Rodney Smith Jr. during her final State of the State Address for his impactful service.

Mud dumping Mobile

Two Alabama lawmakers are teaming up to lessen the amount of mud spewed into Mobile Bay the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Connie Rowe

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced Friday that former State Rep. Connie Rowe will serve as his new Chief of Staff.

Ella Cook

Federal investigators say the man who killed Ella Cook recorded videos after the shooting in which he refused to apologize for his crimes.

A group of middle school students from the ASFA is receiving recognition for using AI to study the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

Alabama’s economy showed continued strength in November as the state’s unemployment rate declined and wage and salary employment reached a new record high.

Colleagues in the Alabama House of Representatives have had to say goodbye twice to former State Rep. Howard Sanderford.

Longleaf Lodge

Alabama-based Longleaf Recovery & Wellness won approval for Longleaf Lodge, a new residential substance use treatment center in Shelby County.

Navy Alabama ships

President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand the U.S. military, particularly the Navy, and Alabama is expected to play a big role.

An Alabama man is facing a misdemeanor charge after allegedly peeing on a police vehicle.

Governor Kay Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey today announced she will deliver her ninth State of the State address on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

State Rep. Chip Brown filed a bill that would require Alabama prosecutors to seek bail denial and mandatory detention in deadly felony cases.

Alabama voting

Secretary Wes Allen announced Tuesday that he and his staff identified 186 noncitizens registered to vote in Alabama.

Who’s up? Who’s down? Alabama political candidates for statewide office report fundraising totals for November.

Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) announced that effective January 1 their new CEO will be Gena Richardson.

A new report from PARCA says Alabama continues to rank near the bottom nationally in state and local tax collections.

NASA Huntsville

Two of the most recognizable test structures on NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center campus are coming down next weekend.

Mike Rogers

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers officially completed the qualifying paperwork to run for re-election in 2026.

Terri Collins

State Rep. Terri Collins announced on Monday that she will not seek a new term in office during the 2026 election cycle.

Alabama energy assistance

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs.

Steve Flowers: Alabama lost some good ones in 2025

As is my custom for the past 21 years, my year end column illuminates Alabama political luminaries that passed away last year.

Nicolás Maduro

The Alabama GOP Congressional delegation is showing their support for President Donald Trump's action against the dictator of Venezuela.