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- Elections
McFeeters sues Tuberville over residency
Allen slams Wahl over visit to interfaith event that included Muslims
Senate majority leader endorses Barry Moore for Senate
Alabama joins 20 other states, urging SCOTUS to review appellate voting law decision
River Region Veterans Coalition to host candidate forum for 2026 general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
- Legislature
Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools
Opinion | Family planning and contraception is still common ground
House Republicans push closed primaries forward
Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill
Alabama Senate Republicans continue to stonewall Dem legislation with partisan calendar
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
U.S. Senate passes resolution honoring airmen killed in Iraq refueling plane crash
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan push to expand parental oversight online
Rep. Sewell blasts Treasury over delayed taxpayer refunds
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Sen. Britt signs onto “National Women in Agriculture Day” resolution
- Education
- Health
Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools
Dakarai Larriett speaks out against CAW firings, removal of fluoride from water supply
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
- Opinion
Opinion | When faith becomes a weapon in Alabama politics
Opinion | We must follow in Christ’s footsteps and protect the vulnerable, including seniors
Opinion | Family planning and contraception is still common ground
Opinion | Why I will stand at No Kings 3—and why it matters
Opinion | Walker County has a chance to get rid of a bad sheriff. They might not
Elections
John Wahl defended his Christian faith Tuesday, calling the criticism ridiculous, while an Islamic advocacy group urged his Republican rival to visit a mosque.
Elections
Ken McFeeters filed a lawsuit Tuesday, claiming flight logs and car service records prove Tommy Tuberville actually lives in Florida.
Featured Opinion
Wes Allen’s attack on John Wahl reveals a dangerous tactic: using faith as a political weapon rather than a guiding principle.
Courts
Plaintiffs asked the state's high court to review a January decision requiring hospital licenses, which they describe as burdensome overregulation.
News
Governor Kay Ivey announced 35 new classrooms expanding Alabama’s P-3 early learning model, growing statewide efforts to improve literacy and early education outcomes.
Education
The university selected the University of Toledo dean to bring his extensive academic leadership experience to the role starting July 1.
Opinion
It's disheartening to me to see how often a worthy healthcare program like Medicare Advantage ends up in line for cuts.
Legislature
When it comes to contraception, nearly everyone is on the same side.
Courts
Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December.
News
Illegal and unregulated betting is expanding across Alabama, exposing consumers to risk while lawmakers delay action and forfeit millions in potential revenue.
Featured Opinion
A defense of constitutional principles, civic responsibility, and why peaceful protest remains essential to preserving liberty in a self-governing republic.
Featured Opinion
Nick Smith has presided over a crime-riddled sheriff's department in Walker County. The people there might re-elect him anyway.
Opinion
Thinking for yourself is not an easy thing to do. It is usually lonely and labor-intensive.
Opinion
Things that once took time to digest can now be consumed in seconds.
State
Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.
Elections
Polling volatility, outside spending and structural reforms could redefine Alabama’s Senate, PSC oversight, and economic development landscape in 2026.
Education
Alabama State University will host a free artificial intelligence summit March 5 to explore how the technology reshapes learning and public service.
Opinion
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program faces the difficult task of bridging the gap between federal authorization and daily clinical operations.
Opinion
We deserve an honest reckoning with the presidents we excuse and what our selective conscience reveals about our values and moral judgment.
Legislature
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.
Congress
Democratic lawmakers demanded a federal investigation after the IRS shared confidential information belonging to 47,000 taxpayers with the Department of Homeland Security.
Party politics
Stan Cooke announced his candidacy for Alabama Republican Party chairman Friday, vowing to unify the organization and advance an "America First" agenda.
Local news
City officials will honor local students and businesses February 21 during a community celebration featuring a giveaway of 14 tree species.