Politics

Alabama Senate Contender Surges After Trump Endorsement

Rep. Barry Moore leads in new poll, but race remains wide open with nearly half of voters undecided.

Alabama Attorney General Hosts Campaign Rally

Steve Marshall is running for U.S. Senate in Alabama

Alabama Lieutenant Governor Candidates in Fundraising Deadlock After Trump Endorsement

Secretary of State Wes Allen and Trump-backed John Wahl neck-and-neck in Republican primary race

Alabama Lawmakers Propose Oversight of State Utility Regulators

New legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability for the Alabama Public Service Commission.

Governor Appoints New Madison County Commission Chairman

Ronald 'Rex' Vaughn II to succeed retiring Mac McCutcheon

Redstone Arsenal Implements Stricter Entry Procedures

100% ID checks and Trusted Traveler Program suspension in place for at least 30 days

Alabama Senate Passes Bill Requiring Weekly National Anthem in Schools

The legislation now heads to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

Alabama Passes Law Limiting New Environmental Regulations

Governor Kay Ivey signs legislation to restrict state's ability to set new environmental rules

Alabama Governor Signs Law Limiting New Environmental Rules

Legislation prohibits state agencies from adopting stricter standards than federal regulations.

Alabama Gubernatorial Candidate Calls for Clemency in Controversial Felony Murder Case

Will Boyd argues Sonny Burton's death sentence is unjust under state's felony murder law

Supreme Court Clears Way for New Trial for Alabama Death Row Inmate

Michael Sockwell, who has been on death row since 1990, could soon receive a new trial after the high court rejected the state's appeal.

Former Birmingham Water Board Members Sue Over Utility Takeover

Lawsuit alleges unconstitutional seizure of water utility by state officials

Bernard LaFayette, Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 85

LaFayette helped integrate Nashville and played key roles in the Civil Rights Movement across the South.

Selma marks 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday amid voting rights concerns

Thousands gather in Alabama city to commemorate pivotal civil rights march as Supreme Court considers case that could limit Voting Rights Act

Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge Jubilee Marred by Weekend Violence

Two shooting incidents during the annual civil rights commemoration raise concerns about public safety.