Elections Ryan Bitters named to national “30 Under 30” list of rising Republican operatives Strategy Management’s vice president of political strategy earned national recognition for leadership, campaign success, and Republican victories. StaffAugust 22, 2025
Elections State Rep. Rhett Marques annouces bid for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District Marques will join the field of conservatives looking to succeed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who is running for Senate. Alex JobinAugust 22, 2025
Elections Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorses House Speaker Ledbetter for reelection The PAC’s board of directors, composed of Alabama electric cooperative leaders approved the endorsement. StaffAugust 22, 2025
Public safety Advocates stress fairness in halted execution of mentally ill Alabama inmate Roberts Advocates urge integrity in psychiatric evaluations after Alabama halts David Lee Roberts’ execution, citing severe mental illness concerns. StaffAugust 21, 2025
Education Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids State agencies broadened access, ensuring every foster child aged 0-5 receives a free book monthly, cultivating a love of reading and early success. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2025
Municipal elections League of Women Voters provides voter education tool for municipal elections Ahead of municipal elections, the League of Women Voters launched a nonpartisan resource providing candidate information, registration details, and polling place links. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Prohibiting candy, soda for SNAP isn’t a bad idea, just a lazy one Singling out one, tiny aspect of one of the unhealthiest populations in the world seems designed to punish, not help. Josh MoonAugust 21, 2025
Prisons Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma” After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2025
Health Alabama Board of Medical Examiners awarded for reducing mental health stigma in licensing The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners removed intrusive mental health questions from license applications. Alex JobinAugust 21, 2025
Economy Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role. Wesley WalterAugust 21, 2025