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- Elections
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- 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
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
North Alabama Area Labor Council holds organized labor lunch and unveils “Workers’ Agenda”
Small business optimism picks up in June, survey says
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
- National
Rep. Figures secures $50 million infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act
Rep. Figures introduces $15 billion tariff relief bill for small, mid-sized farmers
Rep. Strong applauds Mark McDaniel appointment to Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Rep. Sewell to host 15th annual Job Fair in Selma
Rep. Aderholt announces approval of ARC grant for Red Bay water system upgrades
- Education
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
Textbook committee appointment letter sent in error, Mackey says
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
- Health
UAB receives NIH funding to expand genomic screening in primary care
Alabama urges produce precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
- Opinion
Agriculture
The measure targeted family farms hit by rising costs, lost export sales and market turmoil linked to Trump administration tariffs.
News
Guy Lescault, who led LSA since 2018, expanded civil legal aid programs and will stay through 2026 during the transition.
Education
Alabama students posted strong gains in science, improved eighth-grade achievement and higher ACT scores, according to preliminary statewide assessment results presented Tuesday.
Elections
The forgotten election of 1876 shows why constitutional government requires both challenges and the courage to accept a final result.
Congress
The proposal would fund rural water upgrades, Mobile Bay protections and studies targeting contamination and restoration needs across south Alabama.
This Matters with Bill Britt
News
Alabama tourism revenue grew from $6 billion to nearly $25 billion during Sentell’s tenure, as Allred prepares to steer the agency.
Congress
The Huntsville leader brings decades of aerospace and national security experience to a panel guiding air and space modernization.
Congress
Employers across industries are set to meet Black Belt job seekers August 6 at Wallace Community College Selma.
Economy
Labor leaders pressed candidates to prioritize fair wages, worker safety and public accountability.
Local news
A complaint alleged officials tried to discredit Harry Still after he questioned a drowning ruling and deposed city officials.
Featured Opinion
Classical liberalism once toppled kings. Today, its greatest threat comes from movements claiming freedom while rejecting the restraints it requires.
Opinion
A rediscovered paperback offered a timely reminder: Share, apologize, notice wonder and keep warm cookies close.
Featured Opinion
People, even politicians, are rarely all good or all bad. It's time for a whole bunch of people to start remembering that again.
Elections
Alabama’s $40.6 million primary spending reveals how money, access and human nature can reshape the obligations of public office itself.
Congress
The 2025 NDAA includes several provisions beneficial to the state of Alabama.
Legislature
The bill would make “porch piracy” a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Congress
The act would provide eligible spaceports — such as the Huntsville International Spaceport — dedicated federal funding.
Local news
The plan will guide the BPA as it makes significant changes in its operations and facilities.
News
Hunger Free America attributes this surge in hunger to the expiration of several federal programs.
Education
Google has committed the $1 million gift to further strengthen the cybersecurity programs he championed.
Local news
The organization has been struggling to meet its annual Red Kettle Campaign fundraiser goal.
Featured Opinion
As we watch our lawmakers try again to rip away a small advantage from working people, we should remember there's more of us.
Local news
The council reappointed Doug Darr, whose initial appointment set off a chain of consequential events at the library.