Alabama legislation increasing penalties on people who physically assault politicians advanced out of the Alabama State Senate Wednesday. There were some concerns raised by GOP lawmakers about naming politicians a "protected" profession under Alabama law: www.al.com/politics/202...

Alabama state budget talks begin today, and there are a lot of questions over how SNAP benefits will be funded. 750K Alabamians rely on SNAP for food. Here's the latest: www.al.com/politics/202...

Daphne looks to raise their gas tax for first time in 35 years. Here's why: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood puts the brakes on a protest policy that had been working its way through the commission out of concern that it targets one individual. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Rodney Walker, Morgan Murphy, Jared Hudson - can one of these three candidates for U.S. Senate make a bit of noise this spring? They were in coastal Alabama last week, and here's what they discussed at two GOP events: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Ahead of Gov. Kay Ivey's final "State of the State" speech Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville -- the favorite in the governor's race -- clarifies remarks in which he says Alabama "as a lot of room for improvement." Ivey has been the gov for nearly 9 years: www.al.com/politics/202...

Just in time for Carnival season, and starting today - an extra coach car. The Mobile-to-New Orleans service continues to outpace projections, and Amtrak believes it will be a popular attraction during the upcoming Carnival season: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

A city block in downtown Mobile has been dark for years. It's where the entertainment district ends, and where a 2023 fire almost burned it completely down. But this past week, we learned there are some big plans for 400 block of Dauphin. Details: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Mobile mirrors the national mood of the Venezuela military operation -- the left and Democrats oppose, and is protesting while Republicans are supportive of President Trump. The view from a candidate's forum Monday, and a protest Tuesday: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Lt. Lorenzo Matthews was shot Sunday during what Mobile's police chief described as an ambush on police. The two shooters, the chief said, lured police to their house where they opened fire on them. The details: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

For the first time in this election cycle, the Republican candidates for Mobile Sheriff squared off. Here's what they said during and after Monday's candidate's forum: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

David Gespass, the Birmingham attorney representing the protester arrested in Fairhope in October for wearing an inflatable penis costume, discusses the case and its setting before a municipal judge: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Santa Claus arrived earlier this week in Mobile and surprised a pick-up basketball game at Sage Park. It just so happened that this Santa Claus was once featured on a very popular wrestling TV show and once held its world championship. The story: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Fairhope Public Library likely has enough money from donations to withstand several years of frozen state funding. Here is the latest from donations the library has received: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Mobile may be the only large city in the country in which it pays rent to another public body for its city hall. Examining efforts elsewhere of cities reclaiming their city halls: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

How much as the City of Mobile spent on its Gov't Plaza lease since 1995? At least $60 million, according to public records. The lease arrangement is complicated as a rare city that rents out its city hall space contemplates alternatives: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Alabama Democrats on ALGOP silence of Trump comments about Rob Reiner: "No calls to censure him, no calls to fire anyone celebrating the death of the Reiners. Their silence screams.” www.al.com/news/2025/12...

A report raises alarm over what could happen with the Supreme Court's pending decision in Louisiana v. Callais - In Alabama alone, 22 Black Dem districts would be eliminated, reducing Democratic representation in the Legislature from 37 to 15. www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis talks trolleys, Bayfest, waterfront, and more in this Q&A following last week's rent dispute over Government Plaza: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Mobile's mayor envisions a waterfront with private investment (shops, bars, etc.) extending south of the cruise terminal and in the vicinity of the jail. First priority: Reduce size of Water Street. Thoughts? www.al.com/news/2025/12...

@KatieBrittforAL, in Mobile for USA's fall commencement, touts the power of bipartisanship pointing to the resolution of the government shutdown. www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, now a month into his term in office, weighed in on the first big issue/controversy to come before him: A previously unfathomable move of city hall away from downtown Mobile: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

E-bikes are abundant in Alabama's beach cities so much so that it's creating a public safety concern, according to authorities. As such, a new ordinance is being debated and there are diverse opinions about it. The latest from Gulf Shores: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service is, thus far, exceeding initial projections heading into the Carnival season in which it's expected to continue to be busy: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Saraland is headed to the state football tournament for the fourth year in a row, sixth time ever. A remarkable achievement for any school -- but this school system is only 15 years old. Formation of a city school, and a tax increase, helped. The story: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Mobile mayor weighs in on the 2027 Mardi Gras and the timing for the completion of the new Mobile Civic Center arena: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Fairhope received its $42K check Monday. The private donations will help replenish the lost state funding from the placement of books. Next year could mean another private fundraising effort - here's what is at stake: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

There are certainly a lot of "what if's" but the chances of Mobile & Baldwin counties reuniting in a new congressional district exist. When? How? and What's next? These are all questions awaiting direction from U.S. Supreme Court: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

Paul Finebaum may be running for the U.S. Senate. A decision will likely come in January, shortly before the mid-month filing deadline. Can the sports broadcasting celebrity win the election? Here are the factors at play with multiple voices about a Finebaum candidacy: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

Heading to the last Alabama Public Library Service board meeting of 2025. Expect news on transgender characters in children's books and the Fairhope Library funding. @johnsharp99.bsky.social wrote a preview story about Fairhope that you should read. @al.com. www.al.com/news/2025/11...

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/11/bodycam-shows-arrest-of-alabama-woman-wearing-penis-costume-at-protest-this-is-a-family-town.html  The footage, provided by Renea Gamble’s legal team, captures Col. Andrew Babb telling Gamble her costume would not be tolerated in a “town that has values.”

Body cam footage shows arrest of a 61-year-old woman wearing an inflatable penis costume during a "No Kings" rally protest in Fairhope. A lawsuit raises First Amendment concerns, citing past examples when the Supreme Court upheld political protests. www.al.com/news/2025/11...

The battle over the Fairhope Library continues on. Later today, the APLS board will once again consider a situation that has lasted for two years. Here is the latest with regard to funding, book placement, transparency and residency of board members: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

A U.S. Chamber of Commerce official, in Mobile Wednesday for the "State of the Economy," cited the concerns from business over Trump's trade policy and tariffs. www.al.com/news/2025/11...

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/11/vacancy-and-blight-are-killers-mobile-votes-to-make-property-owners-pay-for-empty-buildings.html 

Pensacola is now included in the partnership for the future marketing and promotion of the SS United States once its turned into the world's artificial reef likely next year. An update: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

Alabama doesn't have commercial flights connecting airports within the state. That ends next May. Here's why: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

Turning Point USA's Club America chapters are soaring in popularity since Charlie Kirk's tragic death. There are a lot of opinions about this -- here is the story about the conservative movement into the high schools here in Alabama: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

Interesting move set to take place next year in Fairhope. The 100-year-old concrete igloo-looking home hidden along U.S. 98 will be relocated to Flying Creek Nature Preserve -- not a far distance, but an expensive project nonetheless. Here's the story: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

AJ McCarron makes an early campaign appearance during the Eastern Shore Republican Women's luncheon. He was recognized, but didn't speak and wasn't made available to the media. www.al.com/politics/202...

Alabama's rankings in 4th grade math & reading are on the rise - substantially so. Is it time to elevate that accomplishment more in the state's messaging? www.al.com/news/2025/11...

@CoachForGov is amassing an impressive campaign war chest, sans PAC donations, as he marches toward the governor's seat. Details about ex-Tide QB A.J. McCarron's fundraising won't be known until December. The latest on 2026 in Alabama #alpolitics: www.al.com/politics/202...

Dr. Barry Booth, an icon among South Alabama veterans, was honored Monday in Spanish Fort. www.al.com/news/2025/11...

A big day Monday along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Here's why: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

The farmhouse featured in the 1977 film, "Close Encounters of the Third King" has yet to be moved nearly one year since Fairhope city officials OK'd a permit for it to be relocated. The approval expires later this month: www.al.com/news/2025/11...

Dressing up as a priest or nun tonight for Halloween? Legally, you could be ticketed if you're in Alabama. Here's why: www.al.com/news/2024/10...

Phat Tuesday's owner claims the big crowds gathered around his establishment was not his problem. He claimed the late-night crowds were because of his popular wings. But the bar was a nuisance, according to police. On Tuesday, it was shut down. www.al.com/news/2025/10...

Frankenstein's monster roams the beaches in Alabama as part of a monthlong Halloween tribute. Here's the story: www.al.com/news/2025/10...

One final chat with Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson before his final council meeting as the mayor. His last day in office is Friday. Stimpson served as Mayor of Mobile from 2013-2025. www.al.com/news/2025/10...

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson officially retires after 12 years leading the city as its mayor. He came in on a promise of "One Mobile" and the slogan helped reshape Alabama's Port City during his tenure. www.al.com/news/2025/10...