Governor Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit The combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area achieved positive results, with violent crime down 30 percent. StaffJune 26, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell marks 12 years since Supreme Court gutted Voting Rights Act "The Shelby decision opened the door to a full-scale attack on the right to vote that continues today," Sewell said. StaffJune 26, 2025
Municipal elections Nick Derzis officially qualifies to run for mayor of Hoover Longtime police chief Nick Derzis took the next step in his campaign for mayor of Hoover. StaffJune 26, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors resolution to cease U.S. hostilities with Iran Sewell joined colleagues to reassert congressional authority following the Trump administration's unilateral military action in Iran. StaffJune 25, 2025
Elections Paschal announces re-election campaign for Alabama House Paschal made history when he was elected in 2021, becoming the first Black Republican elected to the Alabama Legislature in nearly 140 years. StaffJune 25, 2025
Elections Secretary Allen implements new election security measure Alabama will be the first state to work with a ballot printing vendor to use security emblems that are invisible to the human eye. StaffJune 25, 2025
Health The Renewal Project announces statewide launch The groundbreaking organization will address the most constant barrier to reliable care for patients: cost. StaffJune 25, 2025
Economy Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth The third round of Alabama’s SEEDS grant program opens July 1, 2025, offering $23.2 million to strengthen the state’s industrial site portfolio. StaffJune 25, 2025
Municipal elections David Silverstein announces campaign for Mountain Brook City Council A local businessman and attorney, Silverstein touted his vision for Mountain Brook. StaffJune 25, 2025
News Alabama Association for Justice announces 2025 officers The Alabama Association for Justice, which works to protect 7th Amendment rights, elected its 2025–2026 slate of officers. StaffJune 25, 2025