Elections Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election Rep. Randall Shedd resigned from the seat on Feb. 17, leading Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special election for the position. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2025
Legislature ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress ALDOT engineer Ed Austin estimates 350 bridges in the state would have to be posted for weight restrictions if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2025
Local news Decatur Police chief to step down After several months of protests and a recent vote against him by the city council, Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion has decided to step... Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s Ten Commandment’s bill: A power grab disguised as faith If Alabama’s leaders truly respected both religion and the Constitution, they would uphold the separation of church and state. Bill BrittFebruary 24, 2025
National DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state. Wesley WalterFebruary 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The government waste has been found Musk and his DOGE team have uncovered very little actual fraud. The wastes of space are occupying offices in the Capitol. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2025
News Farmers in Alabama and across the U.S. hurt by USDA funding freeze This freeze on USDA grant monies has left many American farmers footing the bill for expenses they were told would be reimbursed. Alex JobinFebruary 24, 2025
Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025
Legislature Alabama cities could raise their local minimum wage under proposed law Rep. Neil Rafferty introduced HB291 to repeal the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 24, 2025
Municipal elections Randall Woodfin launches 2025 reelection bid, highlights key achievements Woodfin highlighted his administration's achievements and outlined future goals centered on infrastructure, public safety, and education. StaffFebruary 24, 2025