Courts Alabama Supreme Court dismisses Tuberville residency challenge In a unanimous ruling, Alabama's highest court agreed that courts don't have standing to determine candidates' constitutional eligibility Josh Moon1 day ago
Congress Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts The bipartisan bill would add shark attacks to federal wireless emergency alerts, honoring Alabama survivor Lulu Gribbin’s push to protect beachgoers. StaffMay 21, 2026
Education Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students Students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited to read six books by August 1 and reflect on America’s history. StaffMay 21, 2026
Economy Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April Inventory improved and homes sold faster, while median prices climbed 15.2 percent from a year earlier amid steady buyer demand. StaffMay 21, 2026
Elections Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud ratification of Aniah’s Law expansion Voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment, which lets judges deny bond for more violent offenses when defendants pose a public threat. StaffMay 21, 2026
News ALFA, Alabama Values PAC flex muscle but fall short of primary sweep FarmPAC-backed candidates scored major wins, while Alabama Values PAC’s attack campaign helped defeat incumbents but failed to sweep its targets. Bill BrittMay 20, 2026
Elections Ensler clinches Dem Lt. Gov. nomination; Wahl, Allen head to GOP runoff Trump-backed Wahl led a crowded Republican field, while Ensler pitched a cross-party coalition in a race shaping up for November. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2026
Elections Jones v. Tuberville, a rematch for the governor’s mansion The governor's race we all thought we were getting officially starts today. Josh MoonMay 20, 2026
Elections US Senate primary races head to runoffs Barry Moore and Everett Wess led crowded fields, while the GOP race for second place remained too close to call ahead of June 16. Alex JobinMay 20, 2026
Elections Katherine Robertson, Jay Mitchell advance to GOP AG race runoff After a costly primary race, Robertson and Mitchell will advance to a June 16 runoff in their bids for the GOP nomination for AG. Wesley WalterMay 20, 2026
Elections Alabama House primary results bring upsets, runoffs and wins Incumbents mostly prevailed in Alabama House primaries, but several defeats, tight races, open seats and runoffs shaped outcomes. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2026