Alabama GOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen says Democratic leadership is to blame for crime in Birmingham and Montgomery and warned that electing Doug Jones governor would bring those problems statewide. However, actual data tells a different story.

Week 9 proved to be a bit of a struggle for the AL.com picks panel. Will Week 10 be any better? Region titles and playoff positioning are on the line. Here are the picks and final predictions for 20 of the state’s biggest games.

Comer McWaters is charged with murder in the slaying of 49-year-old Eden Sexton.

Javier Brykese Burney was charged in the killing of 54-year-old Joseph Keith Alexander.

The Alabama Community College System, or ACCS, announced it has surpassed 100,000 students in credit-based programs for the Fall 2026 semester, marking the first time fall enrollment has exceeded that threshold since 2010.

One of the nation’s best-known election forecasters no longer considers Alabama’s race for governor a sure thing for Republicans. What shift do you think they're seeing?

A Blount County coffee company has opened another location in Hayden.

A burger venue doesn't have to be fancy to get a lot of little things right. When they do, that's a big thing. What's your favorite burger? 🍔

Nucor Corp. is expanding its manufacturing facility in Decatur with a $60 million investment. The expansion is expected to create 60 additional jobs in the region, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday.

Northport city officials have approved another financing agreement to fund a Big Mike’s Steakhouse. This one will require some money from diners.