'She should resign': Alabama Sheriffs Association head calls out State Sen. Figures for poor attendance after criticizing Mobile County Sheriff

State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) called for Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch to resign after he said deadly force would be met with deadly force if things were to get out of control at a planned rally over the weekend. However, that statement...

ALEA announces major updates for Alabama CDL holders

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is set to implement two important changes this summer for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, aiming to boost road safety and simplify the certification process....

Multiple agencies respond to incident at Islamic Center of Mississippi and Alabama

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Multiple Law Enforcement agencies responded to a call of a reported Active Shooter and Stabbings at the Islamic Center of Mississippi and Alabama in Meridian, MS. On Friday afternoon, law enforcement was informed about a...

West Blocton man killed in two-vehicle crash in Bibb County

The crash involved a motorcycle and a Hyundai Santa Cruz. The accident occurred on Alabama 5 near Centreville. A West Blocton man driving a motorcycle died in a two-vehicle crash June 15 in Bibb County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement...

8 file qualifying paperwork for Brundidge elections

Eight people have filed qualifying paperwork for the Brundidge Municipal Election. Due to a change in election laws in Alabama, candidates must be cleared by the Alabama Ethics Commission before they can become a qualified candidate. Brundidge...

Guests tour endangered Searcy Hospital as group works to preserve history

MOUNT VERNON — An hour-and-a-half drive away from Baldwin County sits a historical treasure that is slowly being eaten away by the ravages of time. In the small town of Mount Vernon is the site of Searcy Hospital, which for years operated as a...

L.A. riots; Tuberville/Newsom fight; NASA funding saved; and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

The news this week has been pretty crazy. There are riots in L.A. Is California’s Governor Gavin Newsom just running for office by attacking President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville? Can the U.S. Senate save NASA funding? What is...

ALEA Announces Big Changes for Alabama  Commercial Driver License (CDL) Holders

HAL TAYLOR SECRETARY ALEA to Implement Modernized CDL Skills Test and Electronic Medical Certification Submission MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial...

Former Alabama Track Star Eliud Kipsang Dies at 28 Following Cardiac Arrest

NEED TO KNOW Former Alabama track star Eliud Kipsang died after suffering cardiac arrest He was rushed to the hospital and spent days in the ICU before his death on June 10 His family established a GoFundMe to help with transportation, funeral and...

In a continuing MCN news story about a local Vietnam Era Veteran Helicopter Pilot who has been threatened with eviction by management at The Heritage Seniors apartments on Flagship Boulevard in Montgomery, has now been issued with a 2nd Eviction Notice

In a continuing MCN news story about a local Vietnam Era Veteran Helicopter Pilot who has been threatened with eviction by management at The Heritage Seniors apartments on Flagship Boulevard in Montgomery, has now been issued with a 2nd Eviction...

Justice Rushed Is Justice Denied: Why Alabama’s Attorney General Can Show Wisdom Rather Than Power on Hemp

One of my favorite quotes from Justice Potter Stewart (naturally, a Supreme Court justice writing about watching pornography is my favorite) is “[f]airness is what justice really is.” The Alabama attorney general has an opportunity to demonstrate...

Homewood’s Samantha Griffin attends Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum

Samantha Griffin of Homewood recently participated in the Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The five-day event equips high school students with disabilities with valuable...

NC gun rights: House passes constitutional carry bill. Is permitless carry legal in NC?

North Carolina's House passed a bill allowing concealed carry of handguns without a permit. The bill, SB 50 "Freedom to Carry NC," now awaits Governor Josh Stein's review, who has indicated he will veto it. The North Carolina House voted 59-48 to...

Social media erupts after Dem senator compares 'political stunt' to civil rights leader: 'Woke insult'

The Nomiki Show host Nomiki Konst debates Will Cain over rooting out systemic racism, on Fox News Primetime NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse faced immediate blowback on Thursday in response to a social...

Alabama AG’s office clarifies THC law taking effect in July

How much can I go over the speed limit in Alabama? What the law says

Speeding is common, even expected, on highways and some local streets. If you're driving on the interstate, chances are you're going faster than the posted speed limit, and you're not alone. Going 5 to 10 mph over the limit has become the norm for...

As Trump looks to ‘phase out FEMA’ Alabama agencies face ‘so many unknowns’

Alabama Emergency Management Agency leaders say they are eager to know more details about President Donald Trump’s plan to “phase out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency later this year. Specifically, how will it affect funding and response...

‘Major updates’ coming for Alabama Commercial Driver License Holders

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state, according to a recent release. “These changes, aligned with...

ALEA announces changes for Alabama CDL holders

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Driver License Division announced two major updates that will impact Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders across the state. These updates align with federal guidelines and safety priorities aimed at...

Photos: Miami Protests President at 'No Kings' Rally

B. Scott McLendon joined New Times staff in 2025. A national award-winning journalist, he previously covered education, crime, courts, and local government for daily newspapers in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. He holds a bachelor's in journalism...