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October 3, 2023

New Alabama congressional map almost ready for implementation, judge says

Alabama's new congressional map, which will feature a second district where either a majority or large plurality of voters are Black, will soon be implemented.

September 30, 2023

NASCAR star Nick Sanchez bloodied in fight after close racing leads to wreck at Talladega

NASCAR Truck Series driver Nick Sanchez was bloodied after a fight in the garage area following Saturday afternoon's race at Talladega.

September 28, 2023

Alabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation

A longtime member of the Alabama House, John Rogers, has been accused of obstructing justice. Rogers allegedly tried to bribe a person to provide false information to investigators.

September 27, 2023

Alabama lawmakers agree to proceed with construction of new Statehouse

Lawmakers in Alabama have agreed to proceed with the construction of a new Statehouse following decades-long effort to renovate the current building that became riddled with mold.

September 27, 2023

Construction costs for super-size Alabama prison spikes to more than $1 billion

The cost to build a massive prison that would house 4,000 inmates has surged to over $1 billion, the majority of a $1.25 million budget meant to buy two large facilities in Alabama.

September 26, 2023

Supreme Court deals final blow to Alabama GOP in redistricting battle

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition from Alabama to undo a lower court order that blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map, which lacked a second majority-Black district.

September 25, 2023

University of Alabama fraternity sued for hazing after student suffers traumatic brain injury

Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a fraternity at the University of Alabama, has been sued for allegedly hazing a student to the point where the minor lost consciousness.

September 25, 2023

Dock worker at center of wild brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, says he was ‘just in shock’ when he was attacked

The dock worker at the center of a viral video capturing a brawl that erupted in Montgomery, Alabama, describes what led up to the wild fight.

September 24, 2023

Anti-religion group threatens to ‘warn’ Auburn University after 200 kids baptized on campus: ‘Absolute joke’

An anti-religion group's complaint about a college football coach assisting in a student's baptism is based on a "twisted" read of the First Amendment, a legal scholar said.

September 23, 2023

Alabama High School Athletic Association reverses sanctions against football team over gift cards

The Alabama High School Athletic Association walked back its punishment against a football team that rewarded players with restaurant gift cards.