News Ratepayer Protection Act stalls in US Senate The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after passing the House, with Alabama’s delegation backing protections against data center costs. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
News Turning Point USA to host anti-abortion speaking event at the University of Alabama The event will be the first public gathering hosted by the organization at the university since Charlie Kirk's death. Alex JobinOctober 6, 2025
Elections Sen. Donnie Chesteen endorses Rhett Marques for Congress State Sen. Donnie Chesteen added to Rhett Marques' growing list of supporters for Alabama's 1st Congressional District. StaffOctober 6, 2025
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority achieves 50-foot channel depth in Port of Mobile The Mobile Ship Channel officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile. StaffOctober 6, 2025
News “Sold” author calls on APLS to restore Fairhope library funding, reject code changes The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2025
News Montgomery mass shooting leaves 2 dead, criticism and heartbreak The shooting took place during an unusually busy weekend in Montgomery, sending tourists scrambling for cover. Josh MoonOctober 6, 2025
News Investigations into alleged First Liberty Ponzi scheme continue The investigations in Georgia mean an Alabama Securities Commission investigation isn’t a “wise use of Alabama taxpayer dollars” yet, the ASC director said. Chance PhillipsOctober 3, 2025
Environment Lawmakers advance dog deer hunting rule near Talladega National Forest Alabama lawmakers amended the dog deer hunting rule, restricting activity near Talladega National Forest and citing property concerns. Mary Claire WootenOctober 3, 2025
Prisons Alabama AG pushes for end to ban on death penalty for child rape Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions. Wesley WalterOctober 3, 2025
Infrastructure ADECA submits Alabama’s final BEAD broadband proposal to feds for approval The proposal outlined plans to extend high-speed internet to over 101,000 locations, saving taxpayers more than $800 million. StaffOctober 3, 2025
Health Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2025