Municipal elections Rep. Barbara Drummond launches 2025 campaign for mayor of Mobile The Mobile mayoral election will take place on Aug. 26, 2025. StaffFebruary 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | State-enforced prayer betrays the founders’ vision of freedom Religious freedom is not the right to impose faith — it is the right to choose it. Bill BrittFebruary 21, 2025
Legislature Bill to ease occupational license restrictions for inmates passes committee HB238 would create certificates of employability for released inmates going before the occupational licensing boards. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 21, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The moral argument for gambling legislation For years, the moral argument against gambling legislation has been effective. But today, the shoe's on the other foot. Josh MoonFebruary 21, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security The Clergy Act would provide clergy members with a re-enrollment window during which they can opt back into Social Security coverage. Alex JobinFebruary 21, 2025
Legislature Rep. Jim Hill introduces Speedy Trial Act in attempt to fix court backlogs Hill says Alabama needs visiting judges to address court backlogs and protect Alabamians’ constitutional right to a speedy trial. Chance PhillipsFebruary 21, 2025
Legislature Peaceful protest for immigrant rights set for Feb. 22 at Railroad Park Organizers encourage the public to stand in solidarity and advocate for policies that uphold the dignity and rights of immigrants. StaffFebruary 21, 2025
News Huntsville to host “Alabama Stands with Ukraine” rally on Feb. 22 This event marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. StaffFebruary 21, 2025
Legislature Week Three: Alabama Legislature advances key public safety bills Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, described the week as a success. StaffFebruary 21, 2025
Economy January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Home sales increased by 4.6 percent in January compared to December and by 9.9 percent over the same period last year. StaffFebruary 21, 2025