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Small business optimism dips as sales improve but costs rise

Small business optimism dipped in February as owners navigated rising costs and competition, though sales and profit trends reached multiyear highs.

March 11, 2026

Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment

Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles “Sonny” Burton’s death sentence after concluding executing him while the shooter lives would be unjust.

Bill Britt

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March 10, 2026

Legislators approve 800k contract to support Birmingham reentry efforts

Alabama lawmakers approved an $897,596 contract to provide housing services for Birmingham Day Reporting Center participants.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 10, 2026

Activists call on governor to spare Sonny Burton from execution

More than 60,000 signatures were delivered, urging clemency for the inmate who sits on death row because of a crime he did not commit.

Wesley Walter

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March 10, 2026

Moore surges in Senate poll as Marshall’s week goes sideways

A new statewide poll found Representative Barry Moore leading the 2026 GOP primary field as Attorney General Steve Marshall lost momentum.

Bill Britt

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March 10, 2026

Republican Liberty Caucus endorses Case Dixon in CD6

Candidate Case Dixon secured backing from the Republican Liberty Caucus, an organization advocating for extreme free-market reforms.

Alex Jobin

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March 10, 2026

Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching

Governor Kay Ivey reminded college students to apply by Friday for a nine-week summer internship program within the state’s executive branch.

March 10, 2026

UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation

The Birmingham-based health system became the fifth-largest hospital in the nation after treating a record 929,021 unique patients last year.

March 10, 2026

Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux

Race fans will meet INDYCAR driver Louis Foster during a fundraiser at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux ahead of the Indy Grand Prix.

March 10, 2026