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County Commission Weighs Incentives for Mixed-Income Housing Projects

Officials are considering targeted development incentives to increase housing supply while preserving affordability near job centers.

April 20, 2026

Power unchecked decides what truth is

When power abandons limits, it begins defining truth itself, shifting society from accountability toward authority and leaving fewer checks to restrain it.

April 20, 2026

The V: Session ends as key bills fail and primaries remain unsettled

Legislative failures, rising political tensions and unsettled primaries reveal shifting power dynamics and uncertainty shaping Alabama’s political landscape ahead.

April 20, 2026

Jones rebuts Hunt attack on immigration enforcement record

Sheriff Jay Jones says recent claims by Cam Hunt misrepresent office’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities and enforcement practices.

April 20, 2026

Lake Lurleen State Park celebrates reopening and complete renovation

The overhaul added upgraded campsites, bathhouses, roads and lake access, marking the first completed project in Alabama’s broader state parks investment.

April 20, 2026

Hospital Expansion Plans Aim to Keep Pace With North Alabama Growth

Healthcare providers are proposing new facilities and specialty care investments as patient volume rises across the region.

April 20, 2026

Hospital Expansion Plans Aim to Keep Pace With North Alabama Growth

Healthcare providers are proposing new facilities and specialty care investments as patient volume rises across the region.

April 20, 2026

Madison County Schools Launch Regional STEM Career Academies

District leaders say new academies will connect students with aerospace, robotics, and cybersecurity pathways tied to local workforce demand.

April 20, 2026

Citizen Engagement in Policy Decisions Continues to Grow

Public participation strengthens democratic accountability at the metropolitan level.

April 20, 2026