Elections Doug Jones calls for independent review of Alabama’s prison system The Democratic gubernatorial nominee said transparency and accountability were needed after videos exposed violence and poor conditions behind bars. StaffAugust 5, 2026
Education Alabama Arise joins national campaign to support public schools Organizers aimed to counter school privatization efforts, censorship and attacks on diversity while pressing for full public education funding. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2026
Economy Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis A federal funding shift and tighter rules could turn paperwork problems into empty cupboards for hundreds of thousands of Alabamians. LaTrell Clifford WoodAugust 5, 2026
Elections Dixon pledges support for anti-surveillance legislation if elected The Republican challenger in the 6th District framed license plate readers as a constitutional threat ahead of his primary rematch with Gary Palmer. Alex JobinAugust 5, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt backs Todd Blanche as attorney general nomination advances The nominee's party-line committee approval followed assurances to GOP holdouts that the DOJ will scrap a disputed $1.8 billion fund. Wesley WalterAugust 5, 2026
Education Birmingham City Council approves $45 million for career center, schools and student programs Birmingham approved a $45 million school investment, funded by ad valorem taxes, for workforce training, facilities, student programs and recreation. Mary Claire WootenAugust 5, 2026
Health UAB awards grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers The NIH-backed projects will probe immune cells in aging arteries and a tumor pathway linked to aggressive cancer growth. StaffAugust 5, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 15th annual job fair in Selma The free Selma event will connect job seekers with opportunities across manufacturing, health care, government and other key industries. StaffAugust 5, 2026
Environment ALBBAA names Black Belt Birding Festival as first “Black Belt Signature Event” A $5,000 grant accompanied the designation, highlighting the festival’s growing role in rural tourism, conservation and economic development. StaffAugust 5, 2026
Elections Louise Jones brings the Doug Jones campaign to Mobile, joined by Kalisha Figures The Mobile stop will focus on affordability, health care and maternal care access as Alabama women weigh policy concerns. StaffAugust 5, 2026