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- Elections
UA College Democrats plan to protest Trump’s Tuscaloosa visit
Federal court blocks SB 1, protects voting access for disabled voters
Secretary of state announces release of Nov. 5 sample ballots
Stand Up Mobile hosts National Black Voter Day canvass and phone bank
Secretary of state encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers
- Governor
Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
- Legislature
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
“Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release August 2024 report
CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends
New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices
- National
Tuberville folds on Lt. Gen. Clark after his promotion blockade crumbles
Sen. Britt introduces new bill to add warning labels to social media
Rep. Sewell honors victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville propose bill penalizing U.S. asset seizure
Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South
- Education
Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university
Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing
League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Troy University Board of Trustees urges Chancellor Jack Hawkins to reconsider retirement
ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board
- Health
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
- Opinion
Elections
Ruling prohibits Alabama from restricting assistance for disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters in 2024 election.
Congress
Tuberville finally dropped his hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark, a key aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Elections
This will be Trump's second visit to Bryant-Denny after he attended a matchup between UA and LSU in 2019.
Municipal elections
Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville's first Black city councilwoman.
Infrastructure
Leaders from the various state, federal and local agencies took part in a check ceremony.
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Congress
The so-called "Stop the Scroll Act" would require social media platforms to add a warning label.
Education
Hawkins, who has served as chancellor at Troy since 1989, is the longest-serving chief executive of a public university in the United States.
Congress
"The members of this body cannot continue to sit by as family after family, community after community are torn apart," Sewell said.
Opinion
Heersink will go down in Alabama history as not only one of our great healers, but he is also one of the most profound...
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From ebola to caravans to dangerous library books to Haitians, aren't you tired of being fooled by the scare tactics that never pan out?
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Without the Hispanic community, Alabama would be a lesser place — economically weaker, culturally poorer, and socially diminished.
Opinion
Jimmy Rane is not only an Alabama legend, he is an Alabama treasure.
