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Reed said major crime categories declined, but 6-year-old Caylee Taylor’s killing renewed pressure to stop retaliatory gunfire.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Rhett Marques endorsed by Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
Gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones to host public town hall in Sheffield
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
- National
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
Rep. Aderholt announces $16.17M secured for Swayback Bridge replacement
- Education
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation adds five new board members
Alabama students win awards at RTX Invention Convention US Nationals 2026
- Health
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
- Opinion
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
Opinion | In one-party Alabama, GOP factions shape everyone’s future
Opinion
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.
Local news
Birmingham Police reported a 70 percent decline in homicides since 2024 and an 11.9 percent drop in overall crime so far in 2026.
Public safety
With heavier holiday traffic expected, officials urged drivers to plan ahead, buckle up and stay alert across Alabama.
News
Scammers are exploiting America’s 250th anniversary with counterfeit coins, fake merchandise and too-good-to-be-true holiday deals, officials said.
Economy
Task-based schemes drove the increase, with scammers posing as employers and demanding payments before victims could access promised earnings.
Local news
A pickleball game turned urgent when Demetrius Gilmore performed CPR, used an AED and helped revive a collapsed man.
Congress
The measure drew support from trucking groups as lawmakers emphasized the need to share increasingly busy summer roads with commercial drivers.
Elections
Voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment, which lets judges deny bond for more violent offenses when defendants pose a public threat.
Public safety
ALDOT suspended temporary interstate lane closures for Memorial Day weekend as officials sought to ease congestion and improve safety amid heavier holiday traffic.