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January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee convened Wednesday morning, January 21, to review and advance a slate of bills addressing criminal justice, civil rights, juvenile proceedings, and guardianship reforms. The meeting, held at 8:30 a.m. in the State House, marked a significant step in shaping the legal landscape for Alabama families, victims, and vulnerable populations. Chaired by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), the committee heard testimony and debated six...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - January 21, 2026. - The Alabama House Judiciary Committee convened Wednesday afternoon for a packed 1:30 p.m. meeting that brought forward one of the most sweeping collections of criminal justice, juvenile, and civil law proposals of the 2026 Regular Session. Over a dozen bills were placed on the agenda, many of them addressing high‑impact issues such as violent crime penalties, juvenile reporting requirements, human trafficking, immigration enforcement, and protections for p...
January 22, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Alabama voters may soon see a major reduction in unwanted phone calls thanks to new legislation introduced by Rep. Jamie Kiel (R‑Russellville). House Bill 67, filed for consideration in the 2026 Regular Session, targets one of the lesser‑known sources of spam and nuisance calls: the state's publicly available voter list. Under current Alabama law, a voter's phone number is included in the voter file that can be legally purchased by campaigns, political org...
January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON - Two of Representative Gary Palmer's priority bills-one focused on public safety and the other on national security-cleared a major hurdle this week as the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced both measures during a full committee markup. Palmer Scores Committee Wins on Public Safety and National Security Representative Gary Palmer (AL‑06) saw two of his bills move forward in Congress after the Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 2076, Lulu's Law, a...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that a new round of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) distribution will take place in Baldwin County beginning January 26 and continuing through February 2. The effort, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program (USDA‑WS), will involve the placement of approximately 2,520 vaccine baits across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding communities. The initiative is part of a long‑running, multi‑agency strat...
January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) is celebrating new momentum for Lulu's Law after the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously to advance the bipartisan measure to the House floor. The legislation is named in honor of 16‑year‑old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a devastating shark attack in June 2024 and has since become a symbol of resilience and advocacy for improved public safety. Lulu's Law would direct the Federal Communications Com...
January 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House Education Policy Committee convened Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, for a wide‑ranging meeting that placed early childhood development, teacher retention, university governance, and school personnel transparency at the center of legislative debate. The committee reviewed four bills-HB78, HB122, HB164, and HB225-each targeting a different layer of Alabama's education system, from preschool classrooms to university boardrooms. The m...
The Alabama House State Government Committee convened Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, for a focused but consequential meeting that placed several structural and administrative bills on the table. Streamed live by The Alabama Channel, the session highlighted a series of proposals aimed at tightening executive oversight, clarifying state authority, and updating long‑standing administrative frameworks. Though the meeting carried no formal description beyond its agenda, the legislation u...
On January 23, 2026, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Senator Tommy Tuberville to be the next Governor of Alabama, issuing a full-throated statement on Truth Social that praised Tuberville's leadership, loyalty, and record of service. "I was proud to endorse 'Coach' when he ran for the Senate in 2020, and am honored to do so again," Trump wrote. "I'd love to keep him as a Senator, because he was great, but he wants to be the Governor in the State he loves, and that's OK with me! Tommy...
The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has approved one of the most sweeping structural changes in its history - a full separation of public and private schools for postseason play beginning in the fall of 2026. While regular‑season matchups between public and private schools will still be allowed, the road to a state championship will now run on two entirely different tracks. This decision reshapes competitive balance, alters long‑standing traditions, and raises new questions for...
HOOVER - Ken McFeeters officially qualified this morning to run for Governor of Alabama as a Republican, entering the 2026 race with a platform he describes as rooted in "freedom, virtue, and truth" and aimed squarely at challenging what he calls "growing oppression, division, and fear" perpetuated by government and media institutions. McFeeters, a political outsider with a grassroots message, says the Republican primary will offer voters a clear choice about the future of Alabama. His campaign...
MONTGOMERY - Dakarai Larriett officially qualified this week to run for the United States Senate in Alabama as a Democrat, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to challenge Republican dominance in the state's federal delegation. Larriett's campaign emphasizes economic justice, civil rights, and restoring trust in government institutions. His entry into the race sets the stage for a competitive Democratic primary, with Larriett positioning himself as a voice for working families, rural...
MONTGOMERY - Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley officially qualified today to run for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, joining a crowded and competitive Republican field ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. His entry adds another high‑profile name to a race already drawing significant statewide attention. Tankersley, a physician and longtime conservative advocate, is positioning himself as a candidate focused on integrity, constitutional governance, and strengthening Alabama's future. His campaign is e...
Federal transportation funding, CDL enforcement, and capacity signals are reshaping the freight market for 2026 While many supply chain leaders focused on the peak shopping season, holiday sales, and returns, transportation policy and freight market dynamics continued to move quickly. Over the past month, a series of announcements from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), along with emerging capacity signals in the trucking market, point to a more regulated, infrastructure-heavy, and...
SFIO CRACHO // Shutterstock Alabama has 1 billionaire, see who they are Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Alabama using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of Jan. 22, 2025. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country. Richest billi...
HOOVER - Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl officially qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor today, adding one of the state's most recognizable GOP figures to an already crowded 2026 Republican primary. His entry reshapes the dynamics of the race and brings a high‑profile party leader directly onto the ballot. Wahl, who has served as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party since 2021, is widely known for his organizational work, grassroots outreach, and role in shaping the p...
UPDATED January 24, 2026 - MONTGOMERY - Qualifying is over and Democrats have one of the largest fields of candidates in years in Alabama. Five Democrats qualified for U.S. Senate, five qualified for Governor, and ten Democrats qualified for the seven congressional races. The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates include: Dakarai Larriett, Lamont Lavender, Sweetser, Everett Wess, and Mark S. Wheeler II US Representative, 1st District - Clyde W. Jones, Jr. US Representative, 2nd District - Shomari...
HOOVER – With Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl stepping aside, Alabama Republican Party Vice Chairman Joan Reynolds will assume the role of Chairman, effective immediately. The Alabama Republican Party remains focused and fully operational as it prepares for a pivotal 2026 election cycle. With a seasoned leader like Joan Reynolds at the helm-backed by an experienced and battle-tested staff-Republicans across Alabama can rest assured that the Party won't skip a beat. Chairman Rey...
January 23, 2026 – Retired Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) considered another run for U.S. Senate (he ran in 2022 and 2017) but decided against it. He considered a run for the Alabama House of Representatives, but told the Alabama Political Contributor's Christopher Peeks that for the his family he was not going to run for anything – and there was speculation that Brooks could run for everything from U.S. Senate, to attorney general, to state house to state senate. Ultimately Brooks dec...
The national spotlight has turned sharply toward Alabama's long‑troubled prison system as The Alabama Solution, a searing documentary built on footage captured by inmates themselves, has earned a coveted Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. The film's recognition places Alabama at the center of one of Hollywood's most prestigious conversations - and forces renewed attention on conditions that many advocates have warned about for years. Co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte K...
LEEDS, Ala. - A routine traffic stop in Leeds resulted in two arrests after officers discovered methamphetamine, a stolen firearm, and what they described as interference with the investigation, according to a statement from the Leeds Police Department. The incident occurred on January 14, 2026, in the 7300 block of President Street, where officers pulled over a vehicle and made contact with a man later identified as Jacob Garcia Martinez, 41, of Birmingham. Police say Martinez was found to be...
The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing its most violent internal crisis in decades, as a wave of nationwide protests has triggered a brutal crackdown that has left more than 16,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands injured, according to reports from human rights organizations and medical professionals inside the country. The unrest, which began in late December 2025, has escalated into what observers are calling one of the largest massacres in modern Iranian history. The protests were...
January 21, 2026 – MONTGOMERY - State Representative Ben Harrison (R-Elkmont) held a press conference to announce that he has introduced legislation that would allow authorities to hold A.I. companies accountable if they assist or encourage people to make non-consensual pornography in Alabama. This has already happened to people in Alabama. Americans' appetites for porn appears to be virtually unlimited. Models willing to do porn however – especially for little or no pay – are limiting facto...
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. - Tuscumbia attorney and former state and federal prosecutor Brent Woodall has officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run for Public Service Commission Place 2, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent Commissioner Chris Beeker. Woodall, a lifelong conservative, framed his campaign around what he describes as the Commission's failure to protect consumers from rising utility costs. He pointed to reports showing Alabama with the third‑highest utility b...
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