This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking — and perhaps, underappreciated — views throughout the United States. These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic ...

Alabama third grade students appeared to improve on a test of reading comprehension last year despite a slight increase in testing standards, according to numbers released by the Alabama State ...

A federal court Thursday ruled that the Alabama Legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters in approving a congressional district map in 2023 that would only have had one ...

Others nominated: Anniston (17-6), Cherokee County (21-3), Danville (21-8), Dora (20-9), East Lawrence (17-7), Jackson (15-5).

Gov. Kay Ivey Tuesday signed a law restructuring the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs and reducing its powers. The bill was amended as it moved through the Legislature, initially reducing the ...

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Thursday making Juneteenth a state holiday in Alabama. HB 165, sponsored by Rep. Rick Rehm, R-Dothan, closes state government offices on June 19 for the holiday, which ...

ATMORE, Ala. — Alabama executed convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith with nitrogen gas Thursday, making it the first state to use the new method to execute a human. Smith, 58, was declared dead at ...

HALL OF FAME: Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame set to welcome 12 new Class of 2025 inductees ACE AUSTIN: Spring Garden's Ace Austin named 2024-25 Gatorade Alabama Girls Basketball Player of the ...

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday appointed Rep. Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, to serve as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Almond will fill the vacancy left by Twinkle Cavanaugh, who ...

Tourism in the Yellowhammer state has had some record-breaking results over the past year, recent data shows. A study commissioned by the Alabama Tourism Department was run by Alabama-based economist ...

Forget economic uncertainty, we can still celebrate mom in Alabama on Mother's Day, which is Sunday, May 11. Luckily, if you want to take mom out for a meal – or you still need to get a present – many ...

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Thursday he will seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Tuberville. “Right now, the nation needs strong ...