Elections
Analysts cited Shomari Figures’ incumbency, Democratic polling and potential Black turnout as factors tightening a nationally watched House race.
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- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
Elections
A Limestone County couple alleged discrepancies over licenses and voting ID raised questions about the GOP nominee’s eligibility.
Elections
Our political system only works if we have two viable choices. It's the only thing that forces the politicians to listen to the people.
Elections
Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville argues Alabama should welcome Big Tech investments only if companies pay full taxes, cover infrastructure costs and protect ratepayers.
Elections
The donor, tied to one of Alabama’s most prominent coal families, was charged in domestic violence cases in two cities.
Elections
The Democratic candidate for governor discussed Alabama’s civil rights legacy, expanding Medicaid and data centers on Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s podcast.
Elections
The Democratic nominee cited a Chinese finding involving an Argentine plant, but Trump’s new 300,000-metric-ton quota excludes Argentina.
Elections
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee warns Alabama could face a $174 million burden as food banks also press senators to delay shifting costs to states.
Congress
The Alabama Democrat said Trump’s order would sow confusion weeks before the midterms and vowed to fight new limits on absentee ballots.
Elections
An independent voter prompted Jones to renew his debate challenge during the eighth stop of his statewide town hall series.
Elections
The free public forum will take voter questions on 5th District issues, with former Republican state Representative Mike Ball moderating.