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May 15, 2026

IED near Alabama reservoir detonated after officials warn of 'unprecedented' critical infrastructure threat

Divers discovered an IED in Alabama's Converse Reservoir dam during routine maintenance, prompting a multi-agency response to safely detonate it.

May 15, 2026

Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama

An Alabama man allegedly shot his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, a recent Auburn graduate who had just landed her dream job as an interior designer.

May 12, 2026

Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' and 'lynchman' after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

Alabama lawmaker Juandalynn Givan launches blistering attack on Justice Clarence Thomas, calling him an "Uncle Tom" over redistricting ruling.

May 12, 2026

Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win leads gov to call snap primaries

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map, overturning a 2023 ruling that created a second Black-population-conscious district.

May 12, 2026

Trump urges Republicans to 'BE BOLD' as red states push to rewrite congressional maps

Republican-led states push to redraw congressional district maps to pad the GOP's House majority ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Trump's support.

May 11, 2026

Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he is thrilled to challenge a prior Supreme Court redistricting ruling in light of Louisiana's Callais case.

May 11, 2026

Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation to hold special primary elections if federal courts allow.

May 9, 2026

Alabama mother sentenced to life for hiring hitman to kill her child's father over custody dispute

Alabama woman Jaclyn Skuce gets life in prison for hiring a hitman to kill Anthony Sheppard to prevent him from gaining custody of their child.

May 8, 2026

GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts

Alabama GOP legislators move to force a new congressional map through a special session, arguing a recent Supreme Court ruling changed redistricting law.

May 7, 2026

UAB softball coach under investigation amid shocking allegations of punching player, racist comments and abuse

UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt stepped away from the team as the school investigates allegations of physical and mental abuse against players.