Elections Dobson, Sorrell detail August fundraising in secretary of state race Caroleene Dobson outpaced Andrew Sorrell in both fundraising and spending during August. Mary Claire Wooten / September 3, 2025
BamaCarry endorses Andrew Sorrell for Secretary of State run BamaCarry endorsed Andrew Sorrell for his role in passing permitless carry, noting his advocacy and defense of gun rights in Alabama. Mary Claire Wooten / September 2, 2025
Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1. Mary Claire Wooten / August 29, 2025
Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.” Mary Claire Wooten / August 28, 2025
Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028. Mary Claire Wooten / August 27, 2025
Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles This case is the first recorded in Alabama since 2002. Mary Claire Wooten / August 26, 2025
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt endorses Rep. Rhett Marques in District 1 race Britt backed Marques with maximum PAC funds, praising his record as he joins Alabama’s open 1st congressional District race. Mary Claire Wooten / August 22, 2025
Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma” After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible. Mary Claire Wooten / August 21, 2025
PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading Several Alabama districts with high poverty improved third-grade reading scores, though some urban areas declined. Mary Claire Wooten / August 20, 2025
Alabama sets date for sixth execution of 2025 Alabama plans to execute Anthony Todd Boyd using nitrogen hypoxia, while he challenges the method in federal court Mary Claire Wooten / August 19, 2025