Congress Britt celebrates $41.2 million Fort Rucker training complex opening The $41.2 million project added barracks and training space for more than 300 soldiers in advanced individual training. StaffJuly 15, 2026
Economy Small business optimism picks up in June, survey says Owners reported stronger sales expectations and better conditions ahead, even as inflation and hard-to-fill jobs continued to weigh on growth. StaffJuly 15, 2026
Courts Plaintiffs appeal Tuberville case dismissal to the Alabama Supreme Court Last week's dismissal of a challenge to Tommy Tuberville's candidacy for governor is now officially before the Alabama Supreme Court Josh MoonJuly 14, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | The political pettiness is dragging us down People, even politicians, are rarely all good or all bad. It's time for a whole bunch of people to start remembering that again. Josh MoonJuly 14, 2026
Congress House approves Rep. Strong’s bill redirecting airline security fees to airport upgrades Strong's SAFEGUARDS Act passed the House, dedicating passenger security fees on one-way tickets to TSA screening technology and airport security improvements. Mary Claire WootenJuly 14, 2026
Congress Ohio US Rep. Landsman joins Andrew Sneed-led reform coalition The sitting U.S. House member backed Andrew Sneed’s ethics pledge, giving the anti-corruption and reform effort its highest-profile supporter yet. Wesley WalterJuly 14, 2026
Elections Doug Jones takes voter questions, discusses jobs at Shoals town hall Voters pressed the Democratic nominee on jobs, unions, ALICE families and a lottery as his gubernatorial campaign returned to the Shoals. StaffJuly 14, 2026
Education Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend Families can save on clothes, supplies and computers this weekend, while consumer advocates urged shoppers to check limits and avoid overspending. Alex JobinJuly 14, 2026
Education Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership Chosen at the group’s Gulf Shores conference, the officers brought extensive experience in special education, litigation and public school counsel. StaffJuly 14, 2026
Health EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform All childbirth unit rooms now feature the mobility system, which lets laboring mothers adjust gentle movement and positioning by remote control. StaffJuly 14, 2026