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- Elections
John Jacobs endorsed by Alabama Citizens for Life in HD37 race
ALGOP committee to hear challenge to Tuberville nomination behind closed doors
Lee Greenwood to headline rally in support of Trump-endorsed John Wahl
Wahl SEI filing issue resolved, candidacy unaffected
Doc Mancuso secures independent bid in HD7
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
- 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
NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages
Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism
Meta announces launch of America’s Workforce Academy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
- National
House panel approves $189 billion Labor-HHS-Education spending bill
Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
- Education
Alabama among three states selected for $700K Lumina Foundation grant
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
Troy University names interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs
Auburn board takes control of curricula, dissolves faculty senate
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
- Health
Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary
Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
Opinion | What the lock requires
Constitutional rights attorney speaks out against ADPH birth center regulations
- Opinion
Opinion | We do not need hero-leaders. We need servant-leaders
Opinion | Some things you just have to learn the hard way
Opinion | Alabama asks how to execute Jeffery Lee, not why
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Elections
The party’s contest rules give ALGOP broad control over the hearing, but APR found no express rule barring release of evidence.
This Matters with Bill Britt
The rule of law only matters when it restrains power, protects opponents and reminds everyone no one stands above it.
State
Cuevas allegedly told an undercover cop the journalist was a "pawn who needed to be taken off the board."
Health
With a giant IUD as backdrop, state Democrats rallied in favor of the right to contraception as federal lawmakers ignited a push to codify...
Environment
The money targeted marsh creation, Dauphin Island shoreline work, water quality upgrades and cross-state habitat restoration tied to Deepwater Horizon.
Opinion
What lessons did you have to learn the hard way?
News
The upgrades improved interstate access, added bike lanes and expanded family amenities at one of Alabama’s notable natural destinations.
Elections
Days before voters cast ballots, Wahl’s Hoover event aims to energize grassroots conservatives in the Trump-backed race’s closing stretch.
News
Attendees can compare models, ask owners about range and costs, and see how electric vehicles fit everyday routines.
Congress
The committee-backed measure trimmed discretionary spending by 3 percent while emphasizing rural health, biomedical research, biodefense and education accountability.
Featured Opinion
The state is fighting over the method of execution while ignoring the larger question of judicial override.
Education
Paying players fair market value isn't breaking college athletics. It's making things fair, which is exactly why some people hate it.
Courts
The Court gave Alabama room, but justice asks what the state does when the law no longer restrains its power.
Health
Blue Cross said Jackson Hospital’s demands would raise costs for members as negotiations continued over the Montgomery facility’s future.