Alex Jobin

Alex Jobin is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Elections

Morgan Murphy is running to be the next Tommy Tuberville

Positioning himself as a faithful continuation of the "America First" movement, Murphy argues he is the best candidate to replicate Tuberville’s governance in Washington.

November 27, 2025

Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups

Tuberville backed the potential designation while describing "Radical Islam" as a "death cult" fundamentally incompatible with Western values.

November 26, 2025

Department of Ag and Industries awards two farms $1.3M to strengthen food supply

Two family-owned Alabama farms received $1.3 million to innovate waste reduction and transform imperfect produce into value-added products.

November 25, 2025

Prison reform advocate goes on hunger strike in response to alleged assault by ADOC staff

Kenneth “Swift Justice” Traywick began his protest days after allegedly being pepper-sprayed by an officer in retaliation for his advocacy.

November 24, 2025

Tuscaloosa settles lawsuit over sewage overflows, agrees to upgrades

After two years of litigation, the city committed to evaluating and overhauling its sewage system, promising to invest $18 million in upgrades.

November 21, 2025

Bessemer City Council approves data center construction despite public concerns

Despite objections over pollution, energy and water usage, the council voted to rezone 670 acres for the $14 billion center.

November 20, 2025

Sen. Britt calls for Alabama native’s return as Trump admin weighs prisoner swap

Sen. Katie Britt recently supported a prisoner exchange to free Alabama native David Barnes, who was arrested by Russian officials in 2022.

November 19, 2025

Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters

The proposed legislation would allow disabled applicants to deliver their absentee ballot application through a designated third party.

November 18, 2025

Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry

Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry.

November 17, 2025

“Billionaires Eat First” campaign kicks off in Montgomery

Activists launched a campaign highlighting SNAP cuts, arguing Republicans prioritized tax breaks for billionaires over food assistance.

November 14, 2025