Courts City of Mountain Brook votes to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit over online sales tax As online sales tax revenue has grown, so have arguments over how the funding is distributed. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2025
Legislature Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act Senator Gerald Allen prefiled a bill restricting vaping in public areas, adding electronic nicotine delivery systems to prohibited forms of "smoking" under state law. Alex JobinJuly 15, 2025
Local news Homewood mayor urges ALEA to release bodycam footage in fatal shooting Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency. Mary Claire WootenJuly 15, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Your movie heroes haven’t gone woke. You joined a cult Rightwingers are mad because Superman went woke with a message of compassion for all humans. But the Man of Steel hasn't changed. They have. Josh MoonJuly 15, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing Sewell honored John Lewis’s unwavering spirit and impactful words, reflecting on his final charge to never give up, even in troubling times. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Legislature Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection Ensler reflected on his service, highlighting efforts to reduce gun violence, expand mental health services, and support public education. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Vaquito, a certified service dog and official safety dog, was sworn in as an honorary ALEA Trooper during a special Capitol ceremony. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Elections BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Jay Mitchell in AG campaign ProgressPAC cited Mitchell’s longstanding relationship with the organization, his judicial temperament, and legal expertise. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Elections Will Boyd’s campaign welcomes Vision Blue Strategies as national consultant The Will Boyd for Alabama gubernatorial campaign announced Monday that Vision Blue Strategies joined the campaign as a national consultant. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Party politics Alabama Minority GOP elects George Williams as new chairman A Vietnam veteran and retired DEA agent, Williams' leadership experience shaped his vision for conservative outreach across Alabama. StaffJuly 15, 2025