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The Court accelerated briefing in the residency challenge, but Alabama’s deadline for replacing a party nominee could pass before the appeal is fully briefed.
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- Elections
Doug Jones holds quasi-virtual debate with absent Tuberville
Alabama unveils America 250 “I Voted” stickers for 2026 election
Alabama Democrats expand grassroots organizing
NFIB PAC backs Corey Hill for Alabama agriculture commissioner
NFIB Alabama endorses Katherine Robertson, 111 legislative candidates
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
Legislature
The ruling vacated Thomas Vernor’s guilty plea and 12-year sentence, returning all three child sex abuse charges to trial.
Elections
Jones pressed Tuberville’s record on veterans, Medicaid and stock trades while arguing Alabama voters deserved answers before Election Day.
Education
The funding backs a new civic leadership institute at Auburn and support for Alabama’s recently established health care sciences school.
State
The Alabama League recognized city leaders who completed state-mandated coursework aimed at strengthening local governance and community service.
Legislature
The National Federation of Independent Business honored Senator Arthur Orr for his legislative voting record and recently endorsed his reelection campaign.
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Governor
The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial.
Elections
Alabama Democratic Party chair Bobby Singleton detailed plans for community outreach and fundraising work while urging Alabama Democrats to mobilize voters.
Agriculture
The small business group cited the Douglas mayor’s farm, grocery and local government experience in backing his agriculture commissioner bid.
Congress
Officials said the federal funding would replace aging vehicles, reduce maintenance needs and improve officer safety with updated technology.
News
Auburn legend Charles Barkley says legalized sports betting and a state lottery could generate revenue for Alabama’s public school system.
Opinion
I believe John the Baptist’s answer compels us to support candidates who resist the abuse of authority, false accusations and greed.
Elections
As Alabama’s election approaches, voters should judge candidates’ promises of faithful, honest service against the campaigns they have actually conducted.
Elections
The Republicans' sudden concern over the grocery tax is proof that we can fix Alabama's government by fixing Alabama's voting.
Elections
Tommy Tuberville has once again waded into the data center debate. And once again, he's likely to regret it.
Elections
Sheila McNeil said Alabama Power’s largest customers should cover infrastructure costs as regulators weigh rules for fast-growing data center demand.
Health
Alabama reports 28 cyclosporiasis cases as officials investigate a nationwide outbreak potentially linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce distributed across multiple states.
Congress
Warsh signaled optimism about business spending and backed tailored bank rules to protect competition while limiting bailout risks.
Aerospace and Defense
Announcements at Farnborough highlight Alabama’s growing pull in aerospace and defense, with new facilities planned in Auburn and Huntsville.
Elections
After redistricting upended the primary, voters will get a closer look at Democrats seeking to challenge a six-term Republican incumbent.
Elections
Eligible voters in four congressional districts have until July 27 to update registrations before polls open for the special primary.
Party politics
Ken Kvalheim’s resignation set up an interim transition as Mobile Republicans prepared for November races and an October 5 chairman vote.
Economy
Home sales climbed for a fifth straight month as listings hit a post-pandemic high, signaling buyers had more options statewide.
News
Emily Horst’s 67-pound hand-caught catfish topped the inaugural contest, highlighting trophy catches and fishing traditions across Alabama’s Black Belt.