Courts Governor, speaker challenge AHSAA over CHOOSE Act athlete eligibility Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed an injunction challenging the AHSAA's ban on CHOOSE Act student-athletes competing after transfers. Mary Claire Wooten3 hours ago
Congress Sen. Britt chairs committee hearing for district judge nominees Three U.S. district judge nominees from Alabama went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions from lawmakers. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Elections Dobson, Sorrell detail August fundraising in secretary of state race Caroleene Dobson outpaced Andrew Sorrell in both fundraising and spending during August. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Elections BamaCarry endorses Andrew Sorrell for Secretary of State run BamaCarry endorsed Andrew Sorrell for his role in passing permitless carry, noting his advocacy and defense of gun rights in Alabama. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
State Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2025
Courts Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.” Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2025
Health Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles This case is the first recorded in Alabama since 2002. Mary Claire WootenAugust 26, 2025
Elections U.S. Sen. Katie Britt endorses Rep. Rhett Marques in District 1 race Britt backed Marques with maximum PAC funds, praising his record as he joins Alabama’s open 1st congressional District race. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2025
Prisons Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma” After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2025