Municipal elections Drummond leads Mobile mayoral race as Cheriogotis runoff bid draws new scrutiny Barbara Drummond advances to Mobile runoff as questions surface over Spiro Cheriogotis’s campaign ad and his father’s 1987 conviction. Bill Britt6 days ago
Local news Lee County sheriff: No evidence of crime on Copeland’s devices The update should put an end to the whisper campaign against Copeland. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2023
Local news Lee County Democratic Party expresses sadness over Mayor Copeland’s passing "We condemn, in the strongest terms, the use of discriminatory and hateful rhetoric to target the personal lives of individuals." Patrick DarringtonNovember 9, 2023
Local news Death of Smiths Station mayor under investigation, not online posts “We are investigating the specific circumstance surrounding his death,” Jones told AL.com. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2023
Local news Montgomery council overrides mayor, bans all flags and Christmas decorations A "neutrality resolution" will prevent the city from supporting charitable causes, flying various non-governmental flags and displaying Christmas decorations. Josh MoonNovember 8, 2023
Local news Opinion | Media must scrutinize power, not police morality With such power comes a profound responsibility to discern the public interest from morbid curiosity. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023
Local news Alabama town mourns mayor’s death after forced outing Copeland, also a pastor at First Baptist Church in Phenix City, was a beloved figure and married father of three. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023
Local news Officers involved in Jawan Dallas’ death working in community: Mobile police chief Jawan was killed on July 2 after being stopped and tased by Mobile Police Department officers. Patrick DarringtonOctober 26, 2023
Local news City of Birmingham and partners expand Financial Literacy Initiative The BHM Financial Freedom Project will expand to 20 schools next month. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Local news Cullman Library Board declines to move challenged books The books were all challenged by one resident for LGBTQ+ content. Jacob HolmesOctober 23, 2023
Local news Mobile community members ask for removal of Confederate priest’s statue On his statue, he is referenced as the “Poet-Priest of the Confederacy.” Patrick DarringtonOctober 23, 2023