News

Alabama Audubon announces 6th annual Black Belt Birding Festival

The three-day event will pair guided birding with Black Belt history, culture and ecotourism across eight counties from July 31 to August 2.

May 8, 2026

Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts

The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 1, legislation allowing for a special primary election for SD25 and SD26.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 7, 2026

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan touts legislative experience, criticizes opponents in District 60 race

The Birmingham Democrat defended her 16-year record, prioritized voting rights and public safety, and argued her challengers lacked the experience to serve District 60.

Alex Jobin

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May 7, 2026

Legal experts inveigh against SPLC indictment ahead of arraignment

The arraignment hearing in the Department of Justice’s case against the SPLC is set for May 7.

Chance Phillips

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May 7, 2026

Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid

The Huntsville Democrat hopes to build bipartisan backing for reproductive health protections while emphasizing the need for affordability and government reform.

Wesley Walter

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May 7, 2026

Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program

Nearly 30 Alabama rural hospitals became eligible for federal grants expected to approach $150,000 each, offering support for essential health services.

May 7, 2026

Analysis

Alabama tests new limits of Voting Rights Act after Callais

Marshall’s emergency filing could reshape Alabama elections while testing how far courts will go to redefine modern Voting Rights Act protections.

Bill Britt

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May 6, 2026

The Freedom Riders at 65

Riders endured beatings, jail and a firebombed bus in 1961, then forced federal action that helped dismantle segregation in interstate travel.

Liz Ryan

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May 6, 2026

House candidate, arson suspect hearing delayed until after primary election

Terrence Johnson's preliminary hearing on arson charges has now been delayed, at Johnson’s request, until after the May 19 Democratic primary. 

Josh Moon

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May 6, 2026