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News of Saban's retirement elicited reactions from many Alabamians including lawmakers and other public figures.
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- Elections
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Amy Minton for SD10
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Donnie Chesteen
- Governor
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Despite RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, and CDC scientists are public servants
Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case
Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment
Rep. Sewell votes against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID
- Education
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27
Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids
PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading
Opinion | The answer to our public schools issues is sitting right there
- Health
Despite RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, and CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
- Opinion
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Opinion | Shooting people is wrong
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
Opinion | Safe guns, saved lives: a suicide-prevention call for Alabama
Opinion | Cynthia Almond an outstanding choice for PSC president
Health
UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective.
News
A battle is brewing between municipalities, counties and school boards over how to distribute the fast-growing revenue source.
Elections
Mitchell secured another major in-state endorsement, as the Alabama Trucking Association offered its full support to his campaign for attorney general.
Municipal elections
Booker touted the state representative's legislative record on gun violence and economic investment.
Environment
A $3 million federal disbursement for stormwater infrastructure in Vestavia Hills is being delayed, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The city of Vestavia...
News
Following the assassination, political leaders from both sides, including Alabama’s delegation, quickly condemned political violence and offered condolences.
News
Local artist-activist Ashley Edwards will join Schulman for a conversation about creating solidarity with marginalized groups.
Courts
A lawyer for Lambda Legal was indicted after being accused of making a false statement during a 2022 judicial panel investigating “judge-shopping.”
Featured Opinion
Gun violence does not discriminate. There's only one way to curtail it.
Featured Opinion
Prediction market wagering is spreading rapidly, especially in states with no legal, traditional sports wagering, like Alabama. It could be devastating for the state.
Opinion
Alongside seeking mental health treatment, promoting help lines, and strengthening community support, please secure your firearms.
Opinion
One of Governor Kay Ivey’s greatest legacies will be her outstanding wisdom and prudence in her appointments to fill important judicial and governmental openings.
Health
Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business.
Opinion
Alabama has become a national leader in automotive manufacturing, and all this was achieved without a unionized workforce.
Education
Aaron Milner, who currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools, will assume the role on Feb. 1.
Economy
At the Tuscaloosa plant, workers build the Mercedes GLE, the GLE Coupé, GLS model series, and the all-electric EQE and EQS SUVs.
Elections
Unofficial election night results recorded Brinyark receiving 83 percent of votes.
Elections
Wes Kitchens garnered just enough votes to win the Republican primary without a runoff.
Courts
Recent court filings in the ongoing lawsuits over Alabama's medical cannabis licensing hint at a conspiracy.
Elections
This is the first bill filed in apparent response to the ongoing debate over libraries, but could just be the beginning.
Elections
Federation President Jimmy Parnell pointed to Dobson’s agricultural background and conservative values.
