Courts Five Alabama men, including former state trooper, sentenced for cocaine trafficking Nine men, including a former state trooper, were sentenced in a large-scale operation that transported cocaine from Mexico into Alabama. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Courts City of Mountain Brook votes to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit over online sales tax As online sales tax revenue has grown, so have arguments over how the funding is distributed. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2025
Local news Homewood mayor urges ALEA to release bodycam footage in fatal shooting Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency. Mary Claire WootenJuly 15, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing Sewell honored John Lewis’s unwavering spirit and impactful words, reflecting on his final charge to never give up, even in troubling times. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Vaquito, a certified service dog and official safety dog, was sworn in as an honorary ALEA Trooper during a special Capitol ceremony. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Elections BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Jay Mitchell in AG campaign ProgressPAC cited Mitchell’s longstanding relationship with the organization, his judicial temperament, and legal expertise. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Elections Will Boyd’s campaign welcomes Vision Blue Strategies as national consultant The Will Boyd for Alabama gubernatorial campaign announced Monday that Vision Blue Strategies joined the campaign as a national consultant. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Party politics Alabama Minority GOP elects George Williams as new chairman A Vietnam veteran and retired DEA agent, Williams' leadership experience shaped his vision for conservative outreach across Alabama. StaffJuly 15, 2025
State Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama families to participate in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are free from state sales tax. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Elections Chris Beeker announces candidacy for Alabama Public Service Commission Beeker declared his candidacy for a full term on the Alabama Public Service Commission, emphasizing his conservative principles and commitment to energy independence. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Elections A million dollar problem with Alabama campaign finance laws A million dollar donation to a candidate running for state AG has exposed a gaping black hole in Alabama's campaign finance laws. Josh MoonJuly 14, 2025