Alabama power struggles, campaign cash and public accountability take center stage alongside police staffing shortages and rising housing costs statewide.
Commissioners eliminated paper-copy requirements and preserved the electronic filing deadline after objections, while postponing a request for easier public commenting.
Hunter Fikes, a Hamilton attorney with 12 years of practice, was named Marion County district judge as Governor Kay Ivey announced 13 other appointments.
A ribbon-cutting marked the debut of an accessible playground at Joe Wheeler State Park, adding an inclusive family attraction backed by major private donations.