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Leaders from nine Alabama chapters of The Links, Incorporated gather in Montgomery for a day of legislative engagement and community advocacy.
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- Elections
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
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
- 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
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
Proposed ADOC contract will breathe new life into an old controversy
Opinion | Algebra as a metaphor for life: what if it was never about math?
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
News
Court says quo warranto is unavailable now, but leaves open appeal and other avenues to test Tuberville’s residency claim further.
Prisons
Alabama lawmakers delayed an ADOC legal contract after questioning YesCare's bankruptcy, potential fraud and attorney selection process.
Infrastructure
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced construction on the project is now expected to begin before year’s end.
Local news
Residents pressed for answers as unreleased police footage and ethics complaints deepened divisions at City Hall.
Local news
Black local leaders from across the country will gather July 15-18 to discuss housing, public safety and community investment.
Featured Opinion
This Matters with Bill Britt
Civil rights weaken when courts preserve the promise of equality while making the remedies harder and harder to enforce.
Education
The former Muscle Shoals superintendent plans to prioritize board governance, local control and statewide engagement after succeeding longtime leader Sally Smith.
News
The founding leader oversaw statewide growth, major funding gains and expanded meal access before Kim Lawkis takes the helm September 1.
Elections
The coastal business group cited Carl’s record on infrastructure, workforce development and economic growth as key priorities for Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Opinion
In both algebra and life, solving problems requires both patience and dogged persistence. It takes determination.
Elections
Alabama’s real election crisis is not illegal voting, but millions of lawful citizens who believe their ballots no longer matter.
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.
Economy
A proposed railroad merger could reshape Alabama’s economy, but unanswered questions about competition and service demanded closer scrutiny.
Elections
When it crashes ashore this fall, its eddies may even establish a beachhead of renewed justice here in our beloved, but still one-party Alabama.
Congress
Representative Robert Aderholt will host a March 9 passport fair in Florence to help North Alabama residents prepare for international travel.
News
The Alabama Port Authority on Monday launched a new brand and service platform designed to strengthen the state’s global logistics position.
State
Officials celebrated the renovation of 14 historic bluff-side cabins and expanded campground amenities during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at Monte Sano State Park.
Education
Governor Kay Ivey highlighted Alabama's improved national rankings in math and reading while designating a week to honor the state's public schools.
Opinion
Senator Katie Britt protected Alabama jobs and medical research by securing critical funding to keep the nation competitive in biomedical innovation.
Opinion
New legislation aims to eliminate Alabama’s status as a refuge for predators by extending civil statutes and creating a revival window.
Featured Opinion
Come along, let's go steal a vote. It's really quite easy. Let me show you how.
Elections
Austin Smith has been helping at-risk youth of Montgomery since he was in high school. Now he wants to do it from the Legislature.
News
Survivors from across the state will gather Tuesday in Montgomery to advocate for expanded financial assistance and trauma recovery centers.