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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
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- 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 | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
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
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
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
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
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
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
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
- Opinion
Public safety
Bureau Director Cam Ward is pushing to expand assistance for those on pardons and paroles.
Public safety
Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings.
Public safety
The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms Wednesday into early Thursday morning.
Public safety
Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance.
Public safety
165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA.
Public safety
Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report.
Public safety
Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges.
News
State Troopers and Montgomery police patrolled the Capitol by foot and from above, but no protestors showed.
Public safety
The Montgomery Police Department will have officers at the Capitol on Sunday, girding for potentially violent demonstrations.
Congress
Kevin Seefried and his son, Hunter, face multiple charges connected with their alleged part in the deadly Capitol riot.