Alabama has officially outlawed Glock switches and other gun conversion devices, as Gov. Kay Ivey signed new legislation Wednesday targeting their possession and sale.

Orange Beach is hitting the brakes on major new housing developments—at least for the next nine months. In an effort to get ahead of rapid growth, the city council has approved a moratorium on certain residential projects to allow time for a deep dive into how the city’s infrastructure can keep up.

A bill that would change how public schools classify students for athletic competition advanced through the Alabama House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday, following the adoption of a substitute version.

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would allow certain individuals sentenced under the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act to seek resentencing.

The Poarch Creek Indians have announced that the tribe's federal government contracting enterprise, PCI Federal, has opened a new National Capital Region office in Reston, Virginia.

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a request to pause the immunity hearing for former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette and remove the judge overseeing his case. Marquette, charged with murder in the September 2023 fatal shooting of Stephen Perkins, will proceed with his immunity hearing as scheduled on March 25.

Governor Kay Ivey signed SB67  into law Tuesday, a measure aimed at restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance services for the state’s nearly 400,000 veterans.

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring post-election audits for county and statewide general elections, a measure supporters say will strengthen election integrity across the state. 

Alabama law enforcement agencies have partnered with Othram, a pioneering forensic DNA laboratory, to assist in the resolution of cold cases across the state through cutting-edge technology.

With spring break just around the corner, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is rolling out its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start” campaign, urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the busy travel season.

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a series of tax cut bills introduced by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), aiming to provide financial relief to residents by reducing taxes on groceries, retirement income and state income taxes.  “Today we have the opportunity to reduce taxes on just about everyone in the state of Alabama,” […]

Secretary of the Department of Workforce Greg Reed recently visited the Academy of Craft Training in Birmingham. Secretary Reed praised the work being done by ACT and ABC of Alabama, saying, “Growing skilled trades in Alabama will be vital to our state’s workforce efforts. ABC of Alabama is truly a team player, and they play […]

After firing more than 500 rounds in 11 matches throughout the week, an Alabama National Guard team and a first sergeant from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) claimed the top team and individual champion titles at the 2025 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia March 9-15.

 U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said he feels confident Space Command will finally move to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. In an interview with 256 Today, Strong (R-Monrovia) said he recently met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office.  

President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he has selected several notable names to serve on the U.S Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors. Among the prestigious group, is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who already has experience in matters of military oversight.

Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer turned conservative activist, is setting her sights on some Alabama lawmakers’ ongoing effort to reform the practice of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state.  This morning, Gaines utilized her platform to argue current proposed reform measures will levy a prescription tax at the expense of consumers. […]

Alabama’s population is growing, but not all areas are experiencing the same changes. According to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates, major metro areas, coastal counties, and the Wiregrass region are seeing the biggest increases, while some rural counties, particularly in the Black Belt, are losing residents.

Saturday was a scary day for many Alabamians, including the staff at the National Weather Service (NWS) office near Shelby County Airport. With multiple tornado warnings issued across the state, the team at the location was providing storm updates to the public, when according to WBRC 6 News, they had to follow their own advice as a warning was issued for their area.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is among several institutions now under investigation for allegedly awarding race-based scholarships in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that seven tornadoes struck central Alabama on Saturday, increasing from the initial count of five. The outbreak included one EF3 tornado, two EF2 tornadoes, two EF1 tornadoes, and two EF0 tornadoes. Survey teams have assessed damage in 16 areas and are continuing their work, with additional evaluations scheduled […]

During an appearance on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal late last week, Attorney General Steve Marshall offered high praise for the Metro Crime Suppression Unit currently operating in Montgomery.

A well-known Montgomery business owner was violently assaulted, bound, and robbed at gunpoint last week. According to WAKA 8, Jim Massey III was at his business, Jim Massey's Cleaners, when the incident happened.

A missing out-of-state juvenile has been rescued, and a targeted operation against child sex predators has led to the arrest of nine individuals on a total of 36 charges, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office announced.

The Moundville Police Department reported that a truck driver deliberately dumped up to 2,000 gallons of aviation fuel along a five-mile stretch of road in Moundville, creating a hazardous environmental situation.