Public safety Parole applicants’ low-risk status has little effect on outcomes An ACLU analysis found opposition at hearings sharply reduced release chances, while Alabama still barred applicants from speaking for themselves. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Elections Doug Jones holds education town hall in Montgomery The Democratic gubernatorial nominee outlined plans to phase out school vouchers, pursue a lottery and defend teachers from political attacks. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Elections State GOP leaders target trans House candidates Alabama Democrats rallied behind Allison Montgomery and Terri Osborne after the state GOP chair made disparaging remarks at a Republican women’s event. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Legislature Alabama Arise sets roadmap for 2027 legislative priorities The advocacy group will push grocery tax repeal, a $15-an-hour minimum wage and county authority over data center safeguards. Jacob HolmesOctober 8, 2026
News State Rep. Easterbrook sought sex with minor, says new filing Easterbrook billed himself as a protector of family values and last session voted for a bill to allow the death penalty for child predators. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2026
Public safety Islamic Academy faced weekend bomb threat Police swept the Homewood campus with dogs and found no danger, while officers planned extra patrols as the investigation continued. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2026
News State Rep. Easterbrook charged with human trafficking in Escambia County sting A multi-day operation also led to arrests of a school board president and a public works director, authorities said. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2026
Courts Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on A Montgomery judge carried the heated eligibility dispute into next week after attorneys clashed over phone records and procedural complaints. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2026
Infrastructure Governor authorizes construction of new Mobile River Bridge The $3.2 billion effort, Alabama’s largest transportation project, is set for a Friday groundbreaking after financing cleared final hurdles. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2026
State Longtime Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole to step down Doryan Carlton, the state budget officer, will take over the department. Jacob HolmesSeptember 29, 2026