State
Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Bennison said claims that he misspent $5 million in bingo money are merely shameful harassment by the state.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Sen. Tim Melson announces reelection campaign for Alabama Senate District 1
Democrat Clyde Jones announces bid for Alabama’s First Congressional seat
Rhett Marques announces campaign raised more than $500,000 in less than two months
Manufacture Alabama endorses Jack Williams for ag commissioner
P&CMA endorses Katherine Robertson’s campaign for attorney general
- Governor
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
- National
Sen. Tuberville’s anti-Sharia bills are “bigotry” and “unconstitutional,” CAIR says
11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order
Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank
ALGOP files amicus brief in Supreme Court regarding redistricting case
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
- Education
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
- Health
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama farmers are going bankrupt. They don’t have to
Opinion | From Buckley to MAGA: The moral decay of the Republican Party
Opinion | If Democrats truly care about safety, they’ll join Trump’s fight against crime
Opinion | The United Nations at the crossroads
Opinion | App stores hold the key to online child protection
Greene County stories
Featured Opinion
The sheriff in Greene County is accused of misspending about $5 million. it would never happen with proper regulation.
State
Sewell announced $521,100 in funding to make critical infrastructure improvements to the Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home.
Courts
In a lawsuit, the sheriff claims numerous casinos are operating improperly and have defied his orders and directions.
News
There is rarely a shortage of compelling, interesting or downright weird stories to find around Alabama.
State
The confirmation came after an Alabama Supreme Court decision forced the state's only Black-owned casino to stop operating the games.
Featured Opinion
For purely political reasons, we have the dumbest gambling laws in America, costing us billions and punishing our poorest citizens.
News
Greenetrack CEO Nat Winn called the taxes "a political and financial lynching," but said his business will follow the law.
State
An attorney for TS Police Support League charity said the organization is reviewing political donations that ultimately went to the county sheriff.
State
With few laws and no governing body, gambling in Alabama is spreading like wildfire. Even if most people don't realize it.