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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

mayoral election

Municipal elections

SPLC Action Fund endorses Portia Shepherd for mayor of Uniontown

Portia Shepherd, a community advocate and executive director of BlackBelt Women Rising, received the SPLC Action Fund's endorsement for mayor.

August 13, 2025

Joshua Brown challenges Bob Wills for Bay Minette mayor

Brown, a Baldwin County resident and community advocate, officially announced his candidacy, challenging the 13-year incumbent.

July 31, 2025

Kenny Dale Cost launches campaign to become Calera’s next mayor

City Councilman Kenny Dale Cost officially launched his campaign Tuesday to become Calera’s next mayor.

April 24, 2025

Connie Hudson names campaign leadership team for Mobile mayoral race

The Connie Hudson for Mayor campaign officially introduced its senior leadership team.

March 11, 2025

Brother of man shot by Decatur Police delays mayoral candidacy announcement

Nicholas Perkins was expected to announce his mayoral candidacy this week in the troubled city, but that has been delayed.

March 7, 2025

Barbara Drummond releases campaign launch video for mayor of Mobile

The video lays out her vision for a Mobile that works for everyone.

March 7, 2025

Randall Woodfin launches 2025 reelection bid, highlights key achievements

Woodfin highlighted his administration's achievements and outlined future goals centered on infrastructure, public safety, and education.

February 24, 2025

Rep. Barbara Drummond launches 2025 campaign for mayor of Mobile

The Mobile mayoral election will take place on Aug. 26, 2025.

February 24, 2025

Connie Hudson announces campaign for Mayor of Mobile

Her political career started in 2001, when she was elected to the Mobile city council.

January 9, 2025

State Rep. Givan to run for Birmingham mayor

The four-term state representative has been a vocal critic of current Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.

January 2, 2025