MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Modern politics has entered an era where public officials often resemble social media influencers or reality television characters more than serious lawmakers. The latest example comes courtesy of Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who faced widespread ridicule after posting—and then deleting—a bizarre holiday-themed post on X, formerly Twitter, that read: “Thanks to Donald…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Cameron Jamal Mikquise Thompson, an 18-year-old Black transgender woman with dreams of college and a career, was fatally shot on Dec. 16 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in what her family and advocates describe as a senseless act of hate. Authorities have arrested a minor suspect and charged him as an adult with murder….

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A landmark of Birmingham’s Victorian-era charm, the Hassinger Daniels Mansion on Highland Avenue has been sold, marking a new chapter in the storied life of one of the city’s oldest homes. Built in 1898, the Queen Anne-style mansion has stood as a testament to the architectural grandeur of a bygone era. Originally…

VALHERMOSO SPRINGS, Ala. — In a case that has haunted northern Alabama for years, John Michael Legg pleaded guilty Wednesday to his role in the chilling 2020 execution-style killings of seven people, known as the “Seven Deadly Sins” murders. Legg, 23, entered the plea to three counts of capital murder in a Morgan County courtroom….

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Hyundai supplier in Alabama has stopped using prison labor after receiving criticism over the ethical implications of employing incarcerated workers for low wages. The decision highlights longstanding debates about the state’s reliance on prison labor, which some say perpetuates exploitative practices rooted in its history. Ju-Young, a manufacturer of auto parts…

PELL CITY, Ala. — WKW North America LLC, an auto parts supplier in Pell City, is set to lay off 140 workers early next year, delivering a blow to the local economy and highlighting broader issues of corporate responsibility in the global automotive supply chain. The layoffs, scheduled to begin Feb. 7, 2025, were disclosed…