News ALFA, Alabama Values PAC flex muscle but fall short of primary sweep FarmPAC-backed candidates scored major wins, while Alabama Values PAC’s attack campaign helped defeat incumbents but failed to sweep its targets. Bill BrittMay 20, 2026
Elections Ensler clinches Dem Lt. Gov. nomination; Wahl, Allen head to GOP runoff Trump-backed Wahl led a crowded Republican field, while Ensler pitched a cross-party coalition in a race shaping up for November. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2026
Elections Jones v. Tuberville, a rematch for the governor’s mansion The governor's race we all thought we were getting officially starts today. Josh MoonMay 20, 2026
Elections US Senate primary races head to runoffs Barry Moore and Everett Wess led crowded fields, while the GOP race for second place remained too close to call ahead of June 16. Alex JobinMay 20, 2026
Elections Katherine Robertson, Jay Mitchell advance to GOP AG race runoff After a costly primary race, Robertson and Mitchell will advance to a June 16 runoff in their bids for the GOP nomination for AG. Wesley WalterMay 20, 2026
Elections Alabama House primary results bring upsets, runoffs and wins Incumbents mostly prevailed in Alabama House primaries, but several defeats, tight races, open seats and runoffs shaped outcomes. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2026
Elections Alabama Senate races marked by open-seat races and key defeats Alabama Senate primaries featured incumbent victories, defeats and competitive open-seat races across closely divided districts. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2026
Economy Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs The project at Muscle Shoals’ research airpark was expected to begin construction immediately, with transformer production starting in 2028. StaffMay 20, 2026
Public safety ALDOT halts temporary lane closures on interstates for Memorial Day holiday ALDOT suspended temporary interstate lane closures for Memorial Day weekend as officials sought to ease congestion and improve safety amid heavier holiday traffic. StaffMay 20, 2026
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims The funding supported training, investigations and victim services statewide, targeting domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking cases. StaffMay 20, 2026