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May 20, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DOJ observes that the average time spent on death row is 21 years. In Alabama, the time it takes to conclude a capital murder case can be even longer, and federal judicial review is a significant impediment to swift justice. D...
Survey finds Americans disagree on the unwritten rules of backyard parties For many Americans, there is a certain way to conduct oneself when invited to a party. But a new survey suggests that those unwritten rules are not as universal as everyone thinks. The survey, commissioned by The Luxury Pergola in March 2026, found that almost half of guests leave a backyard party because the outdoor space was uncomfortable, even without telling the host why. The findings point to a myriad of reasons,...
May 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal judge in the Northern District of Alabama will hear arguments today that could determine which congressional map the state uses in the 2026 elections. At 10 a.m. ET, the court is scheduled to begin a preliminary injunction hearing in Caster v. Allen, a redistricting case brought by voters backed by the National Redistricting Foundation (NRF). Ahead of the hearing, NRF Executive Director Marina Jenkins briefed reporters on the organization's legal...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Last night, Alabama voters sent a message. Four lawmakers tied to the effort to block HB 347, legislation designed to protect children and victims from AI-generated sexual exploitation, were defeated in their Republican primaries, and another was forced into a run-off. Those lawmakers include State Sen. Greg Albritton, Rep. Jim Carns, Rep. Matt Simpson, Rep. Phillip Pettus, and Rep. Holk-Jones. Their defeat by challengers who all embraced HB 347 followed a statewide...
What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026 New leads may never result in a sale. As a salesperson, you can’t afford to give up on a prospect simply because they are unwilling or unready to buy at the current moment. Instead, savvy sellers use tactics to cultivate these relationships and provide hesitant leads with the support they need to successfully move forward in the buying process. Read on as Apollo explains how to quickly identify the prospects who aren’t read...
The complete guide to IEEPA tariff refunds Recent legal developments have opened the door to significant tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For business owners, this presents both an opportunity and a compliance challenge. Importers should file protests promptly to protect their rights and eligibility for refunds during the administrative review cycle. This guide from Polston Tax clarifies what the ruling means, who qualifies and how to act. You will...
May 22, 2026 – BAY MINETTE, Ala. – A Baldwin County jury found prominent attorney Harry Still III "not guilty" of assaulting Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin in a one day trial in which the defense rested without calling any witnesses pr presenting any evidence. The prosecution's case was mortally wounded when during cross examination Franklin appeared to contradict both his own prior statement and the testimony, he delivered just an hour earlier with prosector on multiple points. In...
5 essential tips for planning a vacation on a budget How much does a summer vacation cost? According to NerdWallet’s 2026 summer travel survey, $3,940 on average (if you’re flying or booking a hotel). So it makes sense that 91% of the over 2,000 American adults surveyed from Feb. 3-5, 2026, are cutting costs to save on travel. Not overspending on vacation is important in any season. Accredited Debt Relief helps people work toward long-term financial stability, and this guide offers pra...
May 20, 2026 - Lowndesboro, Ala. – Today, Hampton Harris became the first Republican candidate to officially qualify for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He remains the only Republican who has qualified in the race, positioning himself to challenge incumbent Democrat Congressman Shomari Figures. Harris reaffirms his commitment to fight for conservative values, economic opportunity, and strong representation for the people of District 2. By qualifying first and standing alone on the R...
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May 19, 2026 – Dakarai Larriett and Everett Weiss both advanced to the runoff in the Democratic primary. The Senate seat is open due to Senator Tommy Tuberville's decision to run for Governor. Dakarai Larriett received 98,950 votes (29.11%). Everett Weiss finished first with 134,507 votes (39.57%). Mark Wheeler finished in third with 59,158 votes (17.40%). Kyle Sweetser finished n fourth with 47,288 votes (13.91%). "We have a republic if we can keep it," Wess said recently on voting rights q...
May 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County will begin immediately and initial production is expected to begin in January 2028. Virginia Transformer, based in Roanoke, Virginia, is the largest power transformer manufacturer i...
May 19, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala.. - The Alabama Farmers Federation's grassroots strength was highlighted Tuesday as Alabama FarmPAC-endorsed candidates prevailed in hotly contested primary races. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said victories in key races reaffirm the influence of local Federation leaders. "Tuesday night demonstrated the power of personal relationships," Parnell said. "FarmPAC's endorsement is coveted because it is rooted in our organization's conservative values and backed...
A Montgomery County judge has dismissed Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters' lawsuit challenging whether U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets Alabama's constitutional residency requirement to run for governor. The ruling ends McFeeters' legal effort in court, but it has not quieted the political debate he ignited inside the Alabama GOP. McFeeters filed the lawsuit earlier this spring, arguing that Tuberville had not lived in Alabama for the seven consecutive years required of...
May 11, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Supreme Court voted to vacate a controversial decision blocking Alabama from implementing our 2023 Congressional districting map. This order to vacate, and Friday's historic signing of Republican contingency legislation makes it more likely that Governor Kay Ivey (R) will have the legal authority to call a new Republican and Democratic primary in congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. Adoption of the 2023 map – instead of the racially ger...
May 7, 2026 - TUSKEGEE, Ala. - Nearly seven years after the disappearance and murder of Southern Union State Community College student Aniah Haley Blanchard, a judge today sentenced Ibraheem Yazeed to life in prison for her killing. The sentencing follows Yazeed's March 19 conviction on charges of felony murder and murder, stemming from the October 2019 abduction that gripped Alabama and the nation. A Case That Shook Alabama Blanchard, 19, vanished on October 23, 2019, after stopping at a...
Walker County, Ala. — While neither office has publicly confirmed the contents of the BAR complaint filed by Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith against District Attorney Bill Adair, multiple events over the past year point to a clear area of conflict: the escalating dispute over jail operations, charging decisions, and alleged interference in law‑enforcement matters. The Alabama State Bar does not release complaints unless formal charges are filed, leaving the public to piece together the likely basis of the sheriff’s filing. But based on the t...
May 17, 2026 - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has formally requested that a Covington County judge throw out a lawsuit filed by GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters, who is seeking to force the party-and the courts-to examine whether U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets Alabama's seven‑year residency requirement to run for governor. The motion, filed by attorneys with Balch & Bingham LLP, argues that Alabama's "jurisdiction‑stripping statute" prevents courts from hearing pre...
May 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL03) spoke recently about the need for America to develop a robust industrial base and why this is essential for the U.S. military - and the U.S. Army in particular. Rogers delivered these remarks at hearing on the Army FY27 Budget Request. "Today we'll hear from the Department of the Army regarding their FY27 budget request," said Rogers. "As my colleagues are aware, I'm laser focused on bolstering and e...
May 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited the Alabama Statehouse in early May 2026 to show support for state Republican leaders during a high-stakes special session focused on redistricting. Tuberville met with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as state lawmakers moved forward with plans to redraw congressional maps in a special session. Ledbetter, who has endorsed Tuberville in his 2026 gubernatorial bid, welcomed the Senator's presence as a sign of...
beeboys // 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 May 11, 2026. 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...
May 12, 2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. - This morning Montgomery area attorney and real estate broker Hampton Harris (R) woke up as the Republican nominee for the Second Congressional District. By lunchtime Governor Kay Ivey (R) had declared that CD2 (along with CD1, 6, and 7) would have a new primary on August 11 and opening up qualifying this week for all four districts which are reverting to the map the Legislature passed in 2023 rather than the Congressional Districting map that a court appointed...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction preventing Alabama from using discriminatory district maps: "This is an incredibly unfortunate decision by the Supreme Court that not only continues their trend of breaking from the norms and precedents set by the Court, but also sets the stage for Alabama to go back to the 1950s and 60s in terms of Black political representation in the...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined President Trump, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and other Administration officials and maternal health advocates in the Oval Office to highlight a new proposed rule to help employers offer in vitro fertilization (IVF) services and reduce the cost of fertility treatments for...
May 12, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey (R) celebrated the United States Supreme Court's decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Congressional map drawn by the Republican controlled Legislature. "I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best," said Gov. Ivey. "The United States Supreme Court's decision is plain common sense and enables our values to be best represented in Congress. For years, we...
