News Read Freely donates $40K check to Fairhope Library in lieu of state funds The Fairhope library has already lost more than $20,000 in state aid. Jacob Holmes4 hours ago
Elections Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat Nelson prevailed in the Republican runoff, moving on to face Democratic opposition in the February 2026 special election. StaffNovember 19, 2025
Congress Congress moves to limit lawmakers’ stock trading over ethics concerns Congress is considering banning stock trades by members as scrutiny grows over investments. Mary Claire WootenNovember 19, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt addresses Epstein files, upcoming changes to SNAP A new federal healthcare plan will need to “drive down costs and still have, obviously, the accessibility,” Britt said. Chance PhillipsNovember 19, 2025
Education Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted to keep PBS programming, but the issue isn't dead. Josh MoonNovember 19, 2025
National Sen. Britt calls for Alabama native’s return as Trump admin weighs prisoner swap Sen. Katie Britt recently supported a prisoner exchange to free Alabama native David Barnes, who was arrested by Russian officials in 2022. Alex JobinNovember 19, 2025
News ALBBAA launches 14th year of Big Buck Photo Contest The annual photo contest celebrates hunting traditions, showcasing why Alabama's Black Belt remains one of America's best places to bag a trophy buck. StaffNovember 19, 2025
Elections FARM PAC endorses Rep. Rex Reynolds for House District 21 Reynolds serves as the chairman of the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee in the Alabama House of Representatives. StaffNovember 19, 2025
News Alabama Democrats hire new executive director Mark Onorato's extensive background in campaign, legislative and constituent work will help elect Democrats up and down the ballot. StaffNovember 19, 2025
News Alabama offers $11M for abandoned mine land economic revitalization Alabama made $11 million in federal grant funding available to reclaim abandoned mine lands, driving economic growth and community development. StaffNovember 19, 2025
News Bessemer data center developer vows not to impede Northern Beltline The developer of Bessemer's new data center publicly committed to the city council that the project won't interfere with Northern Beltline. StaffNovember 19, 2025