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
Elections CD2 race draws national heat, as Figures, Marques face partisan scrutiny National party committees have sharpened attacks as Rhett Marques and Shomari Figures prepare for a closely watched November fight in a redrawn district. Wesley WalterAugust 13, 2026
National Alabama small businesses praise BOI reporting rule repeal Small business advocates say the Treasury rule eases compliance burdens, while critics warn it could hinder efforts to track shell companies. Alex JobinAugust 13, 2026
News Treasurer Young Boozer celebrates National ABLE Savings Day Alabama’s ABLE program spotlights tax-advantaged savings that help people with disabilities build independence without jeopardizing key benefits. StaffAugust 13, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt introduces the Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026 The bipartisan measure would expand Space Force training and require a public report on China’s growing commercial space capabilities. StaffAugust 13, 2026
Economy Die casting company 2A USA making $32M investment to expand Auburn facility The Italian-owned supplier said the project will add 50 jobs and boost production of aluminum components for heavy trucks. StaffAugust 13, 2026
Health East Alabama Health to operate and manage Medical Center Barbour The agreement, effective October 1, 2026, aims to preserve rural care, support hospital workers and strengthen services across the Eufaula region. StaffAugust 13, 2026
Courts Federal judge allows “meritless” case against SPLC to move forward The "meritless" case against the Southern Poverty Law Center survived its first motion to dismiss, despite serious lingering questions. Josh MoonAugust 12, 2026
Congress Rhett Marques wins GOP nomination in redrawn 2nd Congressional District State Representative Rhett Marques will face incumbent U.S. Representative Shomari Figures in the general election this fall. Mary Claire WootenAugust 12, 2026
Elections Experienced politicians won easily in Tuesday’s special primary elections Jerry Carl and Gary Palmer easily secured the Republican nominations in their districts, with 74.7 and 87.0 percent of the vote respectively. Chance PhillipsAugust 12, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | Your lawmakers are selling you out on data centers. There’s a fix for that … It’s the combination of bad things associated with data centers that has drawn the ire of good, decent people all over the state. Josh MoonAugust 12, 2026