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Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash

Three of the six airmen, including Klinner, killed in a refueling plane crash were assigned to the Birmingham-based 99th Refueling Squadron.

March 16, 2026

Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing

“Bills like this don’t create jobs. They don’t raise wages. And they don’t make our state more competitive,” one speaker said.

March 12, 2026

Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement

The settlement comes almost two years after the UAW alleged Mercedes had engaged in illegal unionbusting at its Vance plant.

March 9, 2026

Frontrunners keep raking in campaign contributions ahead of May primaries

Senator Tommy Tuberville raised the most money of all candidates for statewide office, with over $1 million in cash received this February.

March 5, 2026

Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran

President Donald Trump campaigned on “no new wars.” Now Alabama Republicans are praising his decision to begin “major combat operations” in Iran.

March 2, 2026

House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds

Lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to distribute millions in settlement funds to state agencies and organizations fighting the addiction crisis.

February 27, 2026

Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs

“The Constitution is clear. The power to regulate trade lies with Congress,” Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell said on Friday.

February 23, 2026

Republicans elect Dothan Rep. Paul Lee as new majority leader

Representative Paul Lee, R-Dothan, was selected by the Republican caucus as a replacement for Representative Scott Stadthagen, who stepped down on Wednesday.

February 19, 2026

Montgomery officials criticize bill to allow state takeovers of understaffed police departments

“For us, allowing the state to override local officials is a bridge too far,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said.

February 18, 2026

Bill passes Senate allowing UA to reorganize School of Social Work despite public pushback

“HB152 would be a unique action against a nationally ranked, highly productive professional school,” one critic of the bill stated.

February 12, 2026