State Cannabis Commission director will retire, but maybe not soon The AMCC executive director plans to retire, but he will wait until the final licensing process is complete first. Josh Moon4 hours ago
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rusty Glover for Senate District 34 Glover previously represented Mobile in the House of Representatives and the state Senate from 2002 to 2018. StaffJuly 30, 2025
Courts Judge halts Alabama execution to assess inmate’s mental competency An Alabama judge stayed David Lee Roberts’ execution to assess mental competency amid concerns that include schizophrenia, delusions and constitutional protections. Mary Claire WootenJuly 29, 2025
Courts Defense questions charges of harboring illegal aliens against El Patron manager Federal defender Cecilia Vaca questioned the evidence that Fernandez-Lopez played any role in the employment of nine undocumented immigrants. Jacob HolmesJuly 29, 2025
Education Secretary of State Wes Allen delivers commencement address at Troy University Allen, a Troy alumnus, shared personal reflections and urged nearly 350 graduates to embrace responsibility, discipline, and resilience. StaffJuly 29, 2025
Elections BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses John Roberts for Senate District 2 ProgressPAC cited Roberts's experience in economic and workforce development and his commitment to championing Alabama's business community. StaffJuly 29, 2025
Local news Alabama Big 10 Mayors release statement on need to fix state’s internet sales tax system Mayors from across Alabama met to discuss the state's "flawed" online sales tax system, which they say strains budgets and hurts local businesses. StaffJuly 29, 2025
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Josh Carnley for Senate District 31 Senate District 31 covers Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike counties. StaffJuly 29, 2025
Economy Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds This funding reinforced the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness, supporting projects across 15 communities. StaffJuly 29, 2025
Courts Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit. Wesley WalterJuly 28, 2025
Courts SPLC lawsuit prevents Job Corps centers from closing A federal court halted the closure of 99 Job Corps centers, a win for the program that has trained over 2 million disadvantaged individuals. Alex JobinJuly 28, 2025