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Stadthagen steps down as majority leader after caucus tensions

Representative Scott Stadthagen resigned his leadership post Wednesday to seek the state party chairmanship following internal friction over a leaked recording.

Bill Britt

February 18, 2026

Wahl attends exclusive Trump forum at Mar-a-Lago

Invitation by Trump family places Wahl among CEOs, investors, and policymakers overseeing trillions in capital at Palm Beach forum.

February 18, 2026

Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

State Democratic leaders on Tuesday mourned the civil rights giant who paved the way for generations of Black political leadership.

Wesley Walter

February 18, 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.

Chance Phillips

February 18, 2026

Alabama Personnel Department Team and ADOW to host second annual state agency job fair

Alabama officials will host a job fair Thursday in Montgomery to recruit workers for several agencies after last year's event drew 1,200 applicants.

February 18, 2026

Alabama’s Talent Triad wins national award for workforce innovation

National honors recognized Alabama’s first-of-its-kind platform designed to connect employers and job seekers through a shared, data-driven skills framework.

February 18, 2026

Selma’s Brown Chapel AME to reopen for Bloody Sunday anniversary

Civil rights leaders will gather in Selma on March 8 to commemorate Bloody Sunday and the temporary reopening of Brown Chapel AME.

February 18, 2026

Ron Sparks highlights record on seafood country-of-origin labeling

Democratic candidate Ron Sparks highlighted his record on country-of-origin labeling while addressing seafood industry regulations Tuesday in the Alabama House.

February 18, 2026

A college football at the goal line on a grass field

Opinion

Growing is the purpose: keeping education first in high school sports

As youth sports became a multibillion-dollar industry, the AHSAA prioritized an educational mission that focused on student character over college scholarships.

Heath Harmon

February 18, 2026

Commission hears debate on proposed toxicity standards updates

The Alabama Environmental Management Commission heard from environmental advocates and industry leaders about the proposed rule changes.

Mary Claire Wooten

February 17, 2026