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Dan Harris says critics threatened his family after Jackson Hospital vote as county weighs hospital bailouts, school tax, and fiscal stability.

Bill Britt8 hours ago

Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.

Mary Claire WootenOctober 29, 2025

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones made it clear that he was terminating the deputy for announcing his candidacy for sheriff.

Josh MoonOctober 27, 2025

While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.

Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2025

The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.

Alex JobinOctober 23, 2025

Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.

Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2025

Political newcomer Brian Gunn more than doubled the vote share of incumbent city councilor J.T. Moore, per unofficial results.

Chance PhillipsOctober 8, 2025

The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call.

Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2025

Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election.

StaffOctober 6, 2025

The pilot program achieved significant success, reducing detected gunshots by 25 percent and emergency service calls by 22 percent in its first year.

Alex JobinOctober 3, 2025

Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls.

Alex JobinSeptember 30, 2025