State El Patron owner pleads guilty to fraud, employing unauthorized workers Prosecutors said Cesar Campos-Reyes diverted pandemic relief money to buy property and knowingly employed unauthorized workers. Jacob Holmes11 hours ago
Agriculture Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order The Alabama Democrat said Trump’s tariff-free import plan threatened cattle producers already squeezed by rising equipment and fertilizer costs. Wesley WalterSeptember 3, 2026
News Tuscaloosa Salvation Army in need of food donations amid increased demand Leaders said rising grocery and housing costs are pushing working families to seek help. Alex JobinSeptember 3, 2026
State ARBA names workforce director to lead heavy-equipment training pilot Houston Blackwood will lead an industry-backed pilot using heavy-equipment simulators in career and technical education centers across Alabama. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Education Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust The September 18 event comes as AI moves from workplace experiment to decision-making tool across business and government. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Public safety ALDOT suspends lane closures for Labor Day travel State transportation officials said the pause aims to ease congestion and improve safety as holiday traffic increases across Alabama. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Elections Wahl residency challenged in lawsuit A Limestone County couple alleged discrepancies over licenses and voting ID raised questions about the GOP nominee’s eligibility. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2026
Legislature State retirees to get hit with another premium increase Despite not receiving a cost-of-living adjustment in two decades, Alabama retirees are about to get hit with another premium increase. Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2026
News Alabama PSC lowers Spire return, raises fixed gas charge Officials said the shift was revenue neutral, moving more fixed costs into monthly charges while trimming usage-based gas rates. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 2, 2026
Economy Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises S&P cited enrollment gains, state support and experienced leadership as justifying the rating, despite significant operating deficits from FY 2023 to 2025. Wesley WalterSeptember 2, 2026
State Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now open Amateur photographers can submit Alabama images across 10 categories, with winners featured online and in a statewide traveling exhibit. StaffSeptember 2, 2026