Infrastructure
The Alabama Port Authority reported record revenue of $245 million in fiscal 2026, touting increased cargo demand and expanded ship channel capacity.
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Jelks presses Moore to defend Omar after home raid
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
Aerospace and Defense
Army leaders said the Wiregrass post’s mix of aviation expertise and commercial technology make it ideal for testing unmanned aircraft systems.
Health
Rising costs, hospital closures and scarce maternity care have put health among voters’ top concern for state leaders.
Economy
Donors funded scholarships, faculty support and major campus projects, including new named colleges and more than 800,000 square feet of facilities.
State
Proceeds will support the Hornet NIL Fund as alumni, fans and community members gather to celebrate Alabama State basketball.
Education
Leaders from business, government and education weighed AI’s rapid rise, urging safeguards, accountability and human judgment in fast-changing workplaces.
Economy
BBB urged storm victims to vet contractors, get written estimates and report price gouging during Isaias recovery efforts.
Public safety
The money will support extra enforcement shifts, child passenger education, crash data systems and outreach on impaired and distracted driving.
State
The longtime probate judge and former legislator devoted decades to public service, education and preserving Gadsden’s history.
Governor
State offices in nine south Alabama counties are set to close Friday as emergency preparations continue across 40 counties.