Elections Republican candidates, leadership have no answers on Trump Republican candidates and leadership have no response to Trump's visit, or whether they still support his agenda and actions. Josh Moon2 days ago
Courts Jefferson County judge hears new challenge to Tuberville residency A pro se lawsuit faced procedural hurdles as ballot deadlines loomed, with an expedited ruling possible before certification. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2026
Education Public schools vs. the Loch Ness Monster and the absurd CHOOSE Act Doug Jones wants to stop the CHOOSE Act in its tracks. Thank God. Josh MoonAugust 14, 2026
Education Alabama education department budget holds staffing flat as costs rise Alabama education officials proposed no new positions while addressing rising insurance costs, employee raises and technology replacement needs statewide. Mary Claire WootenAugust 14, 2026
Elections PSC candidate McNeil pushes Alabama data center accountability plan The Democrat said regional reviews would protect ratepayers, water supplies and infrastructure as data centers become an Alabama election flashpoint. Wesley WalterAugust 14, 2026
Elections Dixon has no “immediate plans” to run for another public office after CD6 loss The Republican challenger conceded to Gary Palmer while urging continued focus on federal spending, debt and conservative priorities. Alex JobinAugust 14, 2026
Environment Sen. Britt, Commissioner Blankenship receive awards from Alabama Wildlife Federation The honors recognized work on wildlife funding, coastal restoration, state parks and land protection across Alabama’s natural resources. StaffAugust 14, 2026
Prisons Governor denies clemency, execution of Jeremy Williams carried out Williams was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m. after Ivey declined clemency in the 2021 killing of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland. StaffAugust 14, 2026
Elections Doug Jones calls for data center transparency in Lowndes County The Democratic nominee backed a one-year moratorium as residents pushed back against a proposed 1,050-acre hyperscale project. Jacob HolmesAugust 13, 2026
Economy Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations The funding targeted industry training, SkillsUSA scholarships and high-demand programs from welding and aviation to health care and automation. Mary Claire WootenAugust 13, 2026
Elections Opinion | Lost in the Mail Dale Strong has had years to fix the problems with mail delivery in CD5. Instead, he's offered a purely performative proposal just weeks before... Andrew SneedAugust 13, 2026