MADISON — An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the state Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking […]

TUSCUMBIA — Tuscumbia attorney Brent Woodall has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Place 2 on the Alabama Public Service Commission.   Woodall said the heart of his campaign […]

WASHINGTON – Saying that “all of North Alabama will benefit,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong voted today to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The House voted 218-214. It was […]

FORT PAYNE – Helping visitors get in the swim of things this summer, officials celebrated the opening of a pool house facility at DeSoto State Park. State, local and tourism […]

CULLMAN — In what could be a record-setting fundraising effort, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger has reported raising almost $1.8 million for his leadership political action committee, FORGE PAC. […]

MONTGOMERY — The state’s education savings accounts are funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The ESAs were established by the state’s CHOOSE Act […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens has received a state grant to help grow its retail base and sales taxes, Mayor Ronnie Marks announced. Gov. Kay Ivey notified Marks today […]

PRICEVILLE – Priceville might feel like a small town, but the numbers tell a different story and Mayor Sam Heflin is preparing for what comes next. Heflin was re-elected last […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, with the support of Alabama’s entire congressional delegation, led a resolution today commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and reaffirming […]

HUNTSVILLE — Calling it a “legacy project” for Madison County residents, Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick joined local officials today in breaking ground for a renovation of the State Docks […]

MADISON — Madison City Council District 6 candidate Scott Harbour said the city must take a data-driven, thoughtful approach as it considers residential development. “Madison has some really unique opportunities […]

WASHINGTON – After witnessing the success of Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defense system, President Trump pushed for a similar program for the United States. Now, with the backing of several […]

MADISON – Qualifying for municipal elections in Alabama has ended and, in Madison, that leaves four city council candidates unopposed.   In District 1, incumbent Maura Wroblewski is the only candidate […]

MONTGOMERY – Taking the “state’s election security to the highest level,” Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said ballots in next year’s election will be enhanced with security emblems. Alabama is […]

MONTGOMERY – Communities looking for opportunities of economic development should apply for grants through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Applications for the third round will […]

WASHINGTON – Calling Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville “probably the best kept secret in this country,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville touted building and operating the proposed Golden Dome defense in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – All aboard! Hoping to take advantage of a city landmark before the “train leaves the station,” Huntsville officials are asking the community for input on using the historic […]

WASHINGTON – In the wake of cost-cutting throughout the federal government and a proposed merger of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Drug Enforcement Administration, Attorney General Pam […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville’s Planning Department will host an event this week for public input on a study analyzing how best to merge public transportation and development along […]

MONTGOMERY – On the first official day of summer, Gov. Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her third annual Summer Reading Challenge. “Our students have earned a well-deserved summer break, but […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed, who was appointed to the position two weeks ago, died Thursday. According to the Alabama Reporter, citing County Commissioner Ronny Shumate, Reed […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate said his decision to run for lieutenant governor comes from a desire to continue serving the state and build on the work he’s […]

DECATUR — The Greater Morgan County Builders Association has endorsed Kent Lawrence for mayor of Decatur, Lawrence’s campaign announced. In its endorsement, the GMCBA recognized Lawrence’s three decades of business […]

RUSSELLVILLE — Like his late father, Grayson Murray is passionate about Franklin County and its people. And now, like his late father, Grayson has the opportunity to serve the residents […]