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- Elections
AJ McCarron enters lieutenant governor race, drawing fire from opponent
Republican congressional candidate calls out GOP for failing to address national debt
Republican primary for HD38 heads to run-off
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Bryan Brinyark for HD16
Jared Hudson gains ground in Alabama Senate race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
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
- Legislature
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
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
- Economy
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
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
- National
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association slams Trump plan to increase Argentinian beef imports
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration continue SNAP benefits during shutdown
Senate confirms Alabama lawyer Harold D. Mooty III for federal judgeship
Rep. Sewell leads 54 Democrats asking for answers on Argentina bailout
Southeastern House speakers seek federal relief for forestry industry
- Education
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
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
- Health
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
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
- Opinion
public safety stories
Congress
This investment will support law enforcement, crime prevention, victim assistance, and emergency management programs.
Local news
Safe Streets is a strategic safety initiative that will limit the number of entry and exit points within a certain perimeter.
Local news
The shooting at a large party saw more than 360 rounds fired and party-goers diving for cover.
State
Two local unions ratified a new agreement with a mining company accused of contributing to a man’s death in March.
National
“Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top priority of mine,” Sewell said.
Public safety
According to the new report, young people feel the impact of our country’s gun violence crisis firsthand.
Local news
Neighborhood revitalization remains the Woodfin administration’s top priority.
State
Officials expressed grief and outrage at the incident, and offered thoughts and prayers to the community.
Public safety
The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice.