Elections Rhett Marques endorsed by Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC The Enterprise lawmaker touted energy affordability and rural infrastructure as he campaigns for the August 11 special election. StaffJuly 8, 2026
Education Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation adds five new board members The expanded board will support partnerships as the tuition-free residential school prepares to welcome its first students August 13. StaffJuly 8, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing The Alabama Republican pressed nominees on credit union cybersecurity, HUD oversight and affordability concerns facing families across the state. StaffJuly 8, 2026
Local news Mayor Steven Reed addresses fatal shooting of child amid otherwise promising crime stats Reed said major crime categories declined, but 6-year-old Caylee Taylor’s killing renewed pressure to stop retaliatory gunfire. Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2026
Opinion Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone The death of a 6-year-old, who was asleep in her bed, should tell us that gun violence issues are more complicated than we pretend. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2026
Congress Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act Alabama and Auburn urged the Senate to reject the Protect College Sports Act saying it would increase litigation and federal oversight. Mary Claire WootenJuly 7, 2026
Economy Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises A proposed railroad merger could reshape Alabama’s economy, but unanswered questions about competition and service demanded closer scrutiny. Tom ButlerJuly 7, 2026
Elections Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule Republican supporters say the proposed changes will ensure election security, while Democratic rivals and a postal workers union oppose the rule. Wesley WalterJuly 7, 2026
Congress Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance The Alabama Republican said his proposal tied federal school funding to daily recitations, flag displays and civics lessons on patriotism. Alex JobinJuly 7, 2026
News Keith Blackwood named District Attorney of the Year The honor recognized Blackwood’s efforts to cut case backlogs, expand intervention programs and strengthen public safety initiatives in Mobile County. StaffJuly 7, 2026