Barring anything unforeseen, the congressional races for the Aug. 11 special election are set. Here is the lay of the land for the 1st and 2nd districts after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling late Tuesday: www.al.com/news/2026/06...

Another qualifying deadline came and went on Tuesday, and candidates for Alabama's congressional primaries --particularly those in #AL1 -- voiced their frustrations over the confusion that symbolizes the primaries. www.al.com/news/2026/06...

There is legislation out there that can start addressing so-called "dark money" that plays a big role in Alabama politics, particularly in primary battles. Here's what could happen: www.al.com/news/2026/05...

Turnout from last night - while Alabama is a red state, it may be mirroring the national trends. Red counties (Baldwin, Winston, Cullman, Shelby, etc.) had turnouts trailing 2022 primary. Montgomery and Jefferson saw bump ups. Almost all Black Belt counties above state trend.

Alabama state Sen. Chris Elliott says he's 100% focused on Tuesday's election but won't confirm or deny interest in the 1st district congressional race after Tuesday. His opponent is calling him out on it via Facebook: www.al.com/news/2026/05...

The GOP candidates in the former 1st congressional district race in Alabama gathered for a candidates forum on Tuesday even though their primary election next week will not count. www.al.com/news/2026/05...

Confusion, yes. But some clarity on the elsctions this year. Here are the details as South AL prepares for new congressional districts: www.al.com/news/2026/05...

$58 million in athletic and fine arts facilities for Baldwin County School System. Earlier today, unveilings occurred in Foley and Fairhope. Here's the update: www.al.com/news/2026/05...

Alabama's special session Is creating an environment of what-ifs, maybes and confusion shortly before the May 19 primary. www.al.com/news/2026/05...

Two South Alabama hospitals separated by a mere 24 miles are facing a financial crunch and it's not for the typical reasons that have long been cited for financial strains on rural hospitals. These issues are very local: www.al.com/news/2026/05...

Renea Gamble, acquitted on April 15 of all criminal charges related to an Oct. 18 arrest for wearing a penis costume at a "No Kings" rally, is seeking $2 million in damages from the City of Fairhope, among other requests: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Bad Ass Coffee is coming to Gulf Shores about three years after controversy over its name erupted in Orange Beach. Per @heathersgann.bsky.social www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Pickleball creates anxiety, trauma and hallucinations for one Mobile resident, and her concerns were expressed during a Tuesday council meeting. It's not a common complaint, but pickleball noise is becoming an issue as the sport explodes in popularity: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

The bodycam footage was crucial in the recent decision by a municipal judge to drop charges against a #NoKings protester. Footage contradicted an officer's testimony, underscoring continued frustration for public access of the recordings. www.al.com/news/2026/04...

“It probably was the seminal moment in bringing down the Klan in Alabama." The SPLC - facing an indictment from the Justice Department on allegations it funded hate groups -- bankrupted one of the KKK's most violent chapters in 1987. Here's the story: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Mobile public officials say the 2026 legislative session was a good one for them. A lot of local legislative for Mobile County was approved. Here's a rundown of some of the items that stood out: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Support of the Iran war and Trump, disdain for Democrats and blaming Biden for inflation highlight the GOP debate for the heavily Republican AL1 seat: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Alabama State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones talks about the legislation she sponsored this session requiring insurers to cover secondary breast cancer screenings that has received widespread praise since its enactment in early March: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Attorney David Gespass speaks to the media after a Fairhope judge acquits Renae Gamble of all charges for dressing in an inflatable penis costume during an Oct. 18 "No Kings" protest.

Happening today in Fairhope: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Is this correct? A candidates forum involving Alabama state legislative candidates on the night of the final day of the 2026 legislative session? If so, not good timing: mynbc15.com/news/local/l...

A 1-year moratorium on solar farms might appears to be dead this legislative session in Alabama. However, in Stockton, residents may approve zoning as an answer to the development. The special election appears to be June 30: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Two studies show two different results for the creation of a city school in Fairhope. What will happen next? www.al.com/news/2026/04...

Next week will be a busy one for the solar farm project near Stockton in North Baldwin County. Here's what to follow: www.al.com/news/2026/04...

An unusual moment in Montgomery yesterday after a civil rights groups applauded a Republican for advancing a voting rights bill. Here's the story: www.al.com/politics/202...

Mobile passed an ordinance Tuesday that should allow stores selling legal consumable hemp products in Alabama to reopen. But why have these stores been closed since January? The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

The price to preserve art in Mobile isn't cheap -- and the new arena is a case in point. Here's the story of "Circus" and "Mardi Gras": www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Was "Auntifa" back at the "No Kings" protests in Fairhope? You decide. Here's the update on the Fairhope "No Kings" penis costume arrest from October, and the sudden appearance of an eggplant at Saturday's rally: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Happening tomorrow: Alabama lawmakers will make a pitch for legislation implementing a 1-year moratorium on new solar farm developments, as well as putting county commissions in charge of regulating them. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

$1 million will be allocated this week on museum and sports exhibits along Water Street in Mobile. Here's the story: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Is it right to charge the taxpayers to pay for a closed primary, and is it constitutional? Challenges are surfacing elsewhere as the debate goes on beyond Alabama's borders: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Legislation in Alabama would establish a 25-foot buffer around first responders, and criminalize those who get too close. A public hearing touched on constitutional rights and -- what about mama? www.al.com/politics/202...

Alabama legislation seeks to define the word "groom" -- but some lawmakers, during a committee meeting Wednesday, felt there could be unintended consequences in which normal activities of parents, pastors, and teachers could be deemed criminal. www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Which stops along the Mardi Gras Service are drawing the largest crowds? There are some cities overperforming -- and Mobile is one of them, according to the Southern Rail Commission's analysis of Amtrak numbers. But no one is touching Bay St. Louis: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

BamaCarry, a gun rights group, has a problem with a tax free holiday for gun sales. Here's why: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

4 of the 7 Republicans running for Alabama's lieutenant governor gathered for a forum on Thursday: www.al.com/politics/202...

Public hearing held at the Alabama Statehouse today into a prison reform measure. The bill is inspired by the #Oscar nominated @ALsolutionfilm. Vote expected tomorrow. www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Another Mardi Gras themed piece of branding in Mobile -- this time it's with the public transit system. Only the public can decide: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Alabama has beaches? You've heard it before. We know better. There are those who simply do not. But now you can buy the t-shirt to prove the doubters: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Just ahead of #Oscars, Alabama lawmakers will take up prison oversight legislation inspired by @ALsolutionfilm. An 8:30 a.m. hearing is scheduled Wednesday into SB316, which creates oversight that has bipartisan support. More: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

$10K isn't much at all, but the source of the contribution from a casino in South Florida that is stirring a casino, lottery discussion in this year's governor's race in Alabama. The latest: www.al.com/politics/202...

From budget hotel to budget boutique for a downtown Mobile hotel? The Budget Inn Motel is a historic piece of property, so says the city. Its future is interesting if the financing comes together. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

In the Alabama's Public Service Commission debate over the past month, there has been one that has surfaced again and again - George Soros. Here's why: www.al.com/politics/202...

A bill going before committee tomorrow would require the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold annual public hearings. But does it go far enough? www.al.com/politics/202...

Renea Gamble's bench trial for wearing an inflatable penis costume during a No Kings protest was supposed to occur on Wednesday. A Christian collage fair postponed it to April 1. No, that's not an April Fool's joke, either. Story soon @aldotcom

The Undertaker talks about Mobile's Mardi Gras. Here's what he said on a recent podcast with "Freebird" Michael P.S. Hayes, along with some tidbits about William Moody, the real-life Paul Bearer: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Baldwin County Democrats claim Republicans are giving "lip service" to concerns over a solar farm in Stockton following the approval of SB71, which critics say lessens restrictions on environmental regulations in Alabama. The GOP says otherwise. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Republicans want a sales tax holiday for guns, ammo and hunting equipment for the final weekend of August. Democrats want deeper cuts, specifically a full repeal of the state's grocery tax. The issues collided Tuesday in the Alabama House: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Drama in the Alabama Republican Party as we head toward some crucial dates, including a March 7 vote on a new state GOP chair. Here's what has happened: www.al.com/politics/202...

What's next for the Gulf Shores pedestrian bridge now that it's more than 50 percent completed: www.al.com/news/2026/02...