Two people were killed and three others critically injured after a shootout erupted between two groups late Saturday night in Montgomery, Alabama. Nearly ten additional victims were wounded in the exchange of gunfire, including several juveniles, according to local reports.
Alabama continues to earn national recognition as a leading destination for business investment, with Area Development magazine ranking the state among the top performers in its 2025 Top States for Business report. The annual ranking highlights states that excel in attracting and supporting economic growth.
President Trump took a light-hearted jab at Alabama football while announcing the relocation of the U.S. Space Command headquarters. During remarks thanking Sen. Tommy Tuberville for his role in the relocation process, the president referenced the recent college football upset in which Florida State defeated Alabama, calling it a rare moment for the former Auburn coach.
Ten children were rescued from a storm bunker in Bibb County, Alabama, in connection with a disturbing child trafficking operation, according to local authorities. Seven individuals have been arrested and charged with a range of serious crimes including human trafficking and child abuse.
Federal agents arrested 60 individuals, including 55 illegal aliens, during a major cockfighting operation in Blount County, Alabama, Saturday, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The raid was part of a broader federal crackdown on illegal immigration and organized crime under Operation Take Back America.
Alabama’s prison system is under fire after its hired law firm, Butler Snow, used AI-generated fake citations in court documents while defending the state in a prisoner safety lawsuit.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday it is officially ending a controversial settlement agreement stemming from a so-called “environmental justice.”
