Pregnant woman, child detained at Dulles seek release
A federal judge in Alexandria is holding an emergency hearing Friday involving a pregnant woman and her young son from Ghana who have been detained at Dulles...
May 29, 2026Open source
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Alexandria takes up plan to boost businesses, update Duke Street corridor
On Tuesday, the City of Alexandria considered an update to one of its oldest and most diverse corridors: Duke Street.
May 27, 2026Open source
Alexandria police shoot man suspected of killing woman inside apartment
Alexandria police killed a man early Monday after they say he killed a woman inside an apartment. It began with a 911 call: Someone reported a woman had been...
May 18, 2026Open source
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Isn't Radical Enough for Graham Platner and the 'New' Democratic Party
Explore the rise of radical Democrats like Graham Platner reshaping fundraising and party politics.
May 6, 2026Open source
Primary Tuesday 2026 UPDATE: Voters voice concerns with data centers
Infrastructure, immigration and integrity were among the issues on the minds of voters in Alexandria during voting Tuesday’s primary election.
May 5, 2026Open source
‘TAKE IT DOWN’: MTG Says Massie Attack Ad Insinuating a Throuple with AOC and Ilhan Omar Violates Reven...
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) came to the defense of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) this week after a PAC, MAGA Kentucky, ran an attack ad claiming Ma...
May 5, 2026Open source
Stupid or LYING? YOU Decide! This Claim About Trump Voters from AOC Could Be Her DUMBEST Yet (Watch)
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May 4, 2026Open source
Winner of Brother Martin-Alexandria gives complete performance to advance to semis
The Brother Martin train just keeps on rolling down the track.
May 4, 2026Open source
Alexandria-Brother Martin winner uses no-hitter, run rule in quarterfinal opener
Alexandria-Brother Martin winner uses no-hitter, run rule in quarterfinal opener
May 3, 2026Open source
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Was Asked If There Would Ever Be A Gay US President, And Her Response Was Priceless
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Was Asked If There Would Ever Be A Gay US President, And Her Response Was Priceless
May 3, 2026Open source
Breaking News You Have To See Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Answer To Whether The US Will Ever Have A Gay Pres...
Breaking News You Have To See Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Answer To Whether The US Will Ever Have A Gay President She's not wrong. Larry Fitzmaurice • 14...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Alabama House race in Jacksonville area draws a crowded field
Five candidates want to represent a Jacksonville-area Alabama House district. And that’s actually a smaller field than the last contest. In 2022, seven can...
May 12, 2026Open source
Calhoun dual enrollment program sees major growth in 2 years
Calhoun Community College is seeing growth in its dual enrollment program with more local high school students taking college-level classes before they even...
May 6, 2026Open source
Son of WWE Hall of Famer signed by Saints as UDFA
LinkMONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 16: Brock Rechsteiner #3 of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks catches a pass for a touchdown against the Troy Trojans in th...
May 12, 2026Open source
Police in Oxford searching for 4th suspect in liquor store shooting
Neighbors say they’re concerned this is another story of people using violence to solve their arguments.
May 12, 2026Open source
Anniston man sentenced to over 17 years on drug trafficking charges
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, David Allen Bentley, Jr, 50, of Anniston, was sentenced to 210 months in prison after he plead guilty in January t...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Michelin-recognized Hidden Omakase damaged after SUV crashes into Houston restaurant
A Houston sushi gem faces uncertainty after an SUV crash damaged its Michelin-recognized chef's counter.
May 19, 2026Open source
Federal court sets May 22 hearing on new Alabama congressional map
The court will decide whether to grant the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction that will require the state to use remedial map.
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln County native and Alabama police officer killed in on-duty crash
A Lincoln County native who served as a police officer in Alabama was killed in an on-duty crash Thursday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
Huntsville City Schools offer free breakfast, lunch this summer
Huntsville City Schools will start serving free summer meals to children next month.
May 16, 2026Open source
Birmingham church destroyed in fire, firefighter injured
A Birmingham church was badly damaged in a fire Friday afternoon and one firefighter was left with minor injuries.
May 16, 2026Open source
Birmingham ranks among the nation’s best markets for first-time homebuyers
The Birmingham metro recorded one of the strongest affordability scores in the country, with Zillow reporting that 55.6% of listings were considered affordab...
May 16, 2026Open source
Secretary of State Wes Allen calls 4 p.m. press conference to discuss special elections
Gov. Kay Ivey set dates for special congressional primaries after the U.S. Supreme Court paused a lower-court order that had required Alabama to use a court-...
May 12, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder in Huntsville death investigation that led to officer-involved shooting
Police identified a man charged with murder following a Huntsville death investigation that led to an officer-involved shooting that in April.
May 12, 2026Open source
Need to know: Alabama’s primary elections May 19
Alabama’s primary elections will move forward as planned on Tuesday, May 19, with Republican candidates for several local offices and two statewide constit...
May 12, 2026Open source
Former Huntsville school aide wanted for child abuse
Police are searching for a former Huntsville City Schools special education aide accused of throwing that student to the ground.
May 11, 2026Open source
Southbound 59 at 288 closed all weekend to demolish Alabama Street Bridge, TxDOT says
A stretch of the Southwest Freeway will be closed all weekend as part of the Alabama Street bridge demolition project, TxDOT announced.
May 9, 2026Open source
Houston traffic: US-59, SH-288 closures due to Alabama Street bridge demolition
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
May 9, 2026Open source
Fyffe High School senior to graduate with two college degrees
Next week, a Fyffe High School senior will receive two degrees from Northeast Alabama Community College before walking at her high school graduation just day...
May 9, 2026Open source
Ala. hospital adds pediatric critical care transport ambulance
Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care unit will transport critically ill infants and children across North Alabama and southern Tennessee.
May 9, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Tuscumbia, truck driver left scene
A motorcyclist was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital in stable condition after a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Dickson Street and Second Street.
May 8, 2026Open source
Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue to hold community block party
The second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration will be Saturday, May 16, at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.
May 8, 2026Open source
Barnette named ‘Rising Star’ during Education/MTSS summit
Dr. Shane Barnette was recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ during the Alabama State Department of Education/MTSS summit on Monday, May 4, in Birmingham. Barnet...
May 7, 2026Open source
Handley High School recognizes nearly 100 students for academic achievement
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May 6, 2026Open source
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Location
Alexandria is in Calhoun County, Alabama.
Region: North Alabama
ZIP Codes
36250
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ALDOT worker killed in active Bullock County work zone
An Alabama Department of Transportation employee has died in a work zone crash, ALDOT confirmed.
May 30, 2026Open source
Hantavirus risk in Alabama is ‘low’: What you need to know
The hantavirus has received international attention after an outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. What is the risk for Alabamians?
May 30, 2026Open source
Alabama Power launches new online tool to help customers track energy usage during summer heat
Company leaders say the goal is to help customers make more informed decisions as summer temperatures continue rising statewide.
May 30, 2026Open source
Court clears Alabama to use previously replaced 2021 state Senate map; Ivey calls special elections
A federal court ruled Thursday evening that Alabama can go back to using its 2021 state Senate map.
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
May 29, 2026Open source
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punis...
May 29, 2026Open source
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling th...
May 27, 2026Open source
Alabama Blocked from Using Map ‘Tainted By Intentional Race-Based Discrimination’
A panel of lower court judges issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking Alabama from using a 2023 map it had previously found to be unconstitutional.
May 27, 2026Open source
If SCOTUS Invokes Purcell Principle to Let Alabama Use Discriminatory Map, It’ll Be the Most Egregious Ab...
Alabama immediately appealed a lower court decision blocking it from using a racially discriminatory map Tuesday, hoping that the Supreme Court will overturn…
May 27, 2026Open source
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