Courts Alabama joins Supreme Court challenge to abortion shield laws Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined Arkansas and Louisiana in challenging abortion shield laws protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution. Mary Claire Wooten6 hours ago
Congress Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing The Alabama Republican pressed nominees on credit union cybersecurity, HUD oversight and affordability concerns facing families across the state. StaffJuly 8, 2026
Local news Mayor Steven Reed addresses fatal shooting of child amid otherwise promising crime stats Reed said major crime categories declined, but 6-year-old Caylee Taylor’s killing renewed pressure to stop retaliatory gunfire. Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2026
Opinion Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone The death of a 6-year-old, who was asleep in her bed, should tell us that gun violence issues are more complicated than we pretend. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2026
Congress Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act Alabama and Auburn urged the Senate to reject the Protect College Sports Act saying it would increase litigation and federal oversight. Mary Claire WootenJuly 7, 2026
Economy Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises A proposed railroad merger could reshape Alabama’s economy, but unanswered questions about competition and service demanded closer scrutiny. Tom ButlerJuly 7, 2026
Elections Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule Republican supporters say the proposed changes will ensure election security, while Democratic rivals and a postal workers union oppose the rule. Wesley WalterJuly 7, 2026
Congress Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance The Alabama Republican said his proposal tied federal school funding to daily recitations, flag displays and civics lessons on patriotism. Alex JobinJuly 7, 2026
News Keith Blackwood named District Attorney of the Year The honor recognized Blackwood’s efforts to cut case backlogs, expand intervention programs and strengthen public safety initiatives in Mobile County. StaffJuly 7, 2026
Elections Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore When it crashes ashore this fall, its eddies may even establish a beachhead of renewed justice here in our beloved, but still one-party Alabama. Dr. Jim VickreyJuly 7, 2026
Governor Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson Watson, of Corner, died with two fellow firefighters while battling Colorado’s Knowles Fire; flags will fly at half-staff the day of her interment. StaffJuly 7, 2026