Elections Alabama sets special election for Scofield’s Senate seat Scofield stepped down from his position on Oct. 30 to pursue a new opportunity in the private sector. StaffNovember 2, 2023
Elections Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson announces run for CD2 Dobson is seeking the Republican nomination in Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District. StaffNovember 2, 2023
News Clay Ryan named senior VP of external affairs at Alabama Power Ryan will succeed Zeke Smith who retired after a 40-year career with the company. StaffNovember 2, 2023
Economy Alabama’s holiday spending to approach $18.75 billion, up 4 percent from 2022 This follows a consistent rise in taxed sales throughout the state, witnessing a growth of 5.5% up to August 2023. StaffNovember 2, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt presses top Biden officials on Iran in wake of Israel attacks Britt questioned Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the Biden administration's approach to Iran. StaffNovember 1, 2023
Elections Rep. Wes Kitchens will seek to fill State Senate District 9 seat in special election The vacancy follows an announcement by Sen. Clay Scofield that he is resigning from the position. StaffOctober 31, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor crisis under scrutiny by House Commission amid record growth Although Alabama boasts the seventh lowest unemployment rate nationally, its labor force participation lingers at 57.2 percent. StaffOctober 31, 2023
Legislature Sen. Steve Livingston elected Alabama Senate majority leader; Scofield resigns Senator Livingston takes the helm in Alabama Senate; Scofield's impactful legacy acknowledged as he embarks on new ventures. StaffOctober 30, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt commends NOAA’s decision to decline the Rice’s whale petition This came following the concerns raised by Britt and the Alabama delegation about the potential economic impacts. StaffOctober 30, 2023
News Alabama Power’s Alex McCrary elected president of Alabama State Parks Foundation McCrary takes office in January 2024 after the ASPF board selected him during its meeting on Thursday. StaffOctober 30, 2023