Municipal elections
Alexander City councilman Eric Brown said Mayor Woody Baird has behaved childishly and took credit for projects he had nothing to do with.
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Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
DNC launches new GOTV campaign to push Drummond to victory in Mobile mayoral race
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
- Education
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
- Health
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
- Opinion
Opinion | From Athens to Alabama: Will silence end our grand democratic experiment?
Opinion | Donald Trump is a threat to America
Opinion | In the Mobile mayoral runoff, there’s a candidate with an actual plan
Opinion | Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Municipal elections
The debate touched on the controversy over a potential domestic violence incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon at a public building.
Municipal elections
Portia Shepherd, a community advocate and executive director of BlackBelt Women Rising, received the SPLC Action Fund's endorsement for mayor.
Municipal elections
The civil rights advocacy group cited Woodfin’s record on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization ahead of August 26 municipal elections.
Municipal elections
The event aims to connect communities with local government as August 26, 2025, municipal elections approach.
Municipal elections
An anonymous letter read during last week's Alex City Council meeting brought an old issue into the public light: Where does the mayor live?
Elections
The deadline to register to vote before August 26 municipal elections is Monday, August 11, 2025.
Elections
Municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19.
Municipal elections
Brown, a Baldwin County resident and community advocate, officially announced his candidacy, challenging the 13-year incumbent.
Municipal elections
Barbara Drummond's mayoral campaign assembled a group of civic leaders, policy experts, and community advocates.
Municipal elections
Drummond challenged her opponents in the Mobile mayoral race to participate in a series of two televised debates ahead of next month's election.