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Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open U.S. facility in Auburn Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects Marques leads Alabama 2nd District GOP primary poll Target Circle Deal Days boost Alabama savings and nonprofits Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open U.S. facility in Auburn Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects Marques leads Alabama 2nd District GOP primary poll Target Circle Deal Days boost Alabama savings and nonprofits Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open U.S. facility in Auburn Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects Marques leads Alabama 2nd District GOP primary poll Target Circle Deal Days boost Alabama savings and nonprofits

Local news

Municipal elections

Huntsville elects first Black city councilwoman

Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville's first Black city councilwoman.

September 25, 2024

Tuscaloosa residents reject property tax increase for schools

Tuscaloosa voters rejected a referendum that would have increased property taxes by 22 percent, falling 705 votes short.

September 25, 2024

Decatur City Council OKs more hours for police department review

The Decatur City Council added 400 additional hours for Green Research & Technology to review the police department.

September 20, 2024

Montgomery selected to participate in Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative

The initiative will provide extensive support to cities in their pursuit of transformative solutions to combat climate change.

September 20, 2024

“Southern Exposure” donated to all 18 Birmingham public library locations

Southern Exposure is an award-winning documentary series educating the public about Alabama’s natural resources.

September 20, 2024

Madison DA office: Court records tell the whole story in city councilman’s theft case

Devyn Keith told voters recently that 2023 theft charges against him were not accurate. The Madison DA's office pushed back on that claim.

September 19, 2024

Food Bank of North Alabama receives $100,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities

The Food Bank has seen a 48 percent increase in the need for food assistance in just Madison County since October 2023.

September 19, 2024

Labor backs Watkins, King in Huntsville runoff elections

The North Alabama Area Labor Council has publicly endorsed Watkins and King in their respective races.

September 18, 2024

Montgomery County Commission approves fiscal year 2025 budget

The budget includes $54 million for general government operations and $51 million for public safety.

September 18, 2024

Montgomery schools chief’s resignation accepted at contentious meeting

At a packed meeting, the MPS board voted to accept the resignation of Melvin Brown, a very popular figure in the city.

September 17, 2024