Rare bipartisanship in D.C. among the Alabama House delegation as they anoint Mobile the true "Birthplace of Mardi Gras" via resolution: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Linda McMahon, the Education Secretary, is expected to make a stop at Murphy High School in Mobile on Friday. Protesters will be there. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Tuberville, Wahl lean on "resident citizens" term in Alabama Constitution in defense of their Alabama candidacies. Two years ago in Utah, a similar "resident citizen" was claimed, but the candidate who made it had his candidacy invalidated. www.al.com/politics/202...

When is your birthday? You do know Mardi Gras is going on down here.

Polling shows strong support for school choice. But when the issue of sports playoffs comes up, things get murky. The fallout from the AHSAA's decision collides with the CHOOSE Act, and the public is expressing itself: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Legislation that critics claim will politicize library boards in Alabama received support today in a Senate committee with Democratic approval. www.al.com/politics/202...

Smart, now sprawl: Growth management dominates GOP forum for Baldwin County commission The candidates seeking four Baldwin County Commission seats this year gathered on Monday for a candidates forum in Daphne.

Baldwin County Commission hopefuls gathered for a candidates' forum on Monday. Growth management was the dominate topic. Here's what ensued: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Doug Jones calls Alabama’s straight-ticket voting a ‘rigged system’ Doug Jones is pushing for legislation to end the practice ahead of the November 2026 governor's race.

Alabama's straight ticket voting is a "rigged" system, according to Democratic governor's candidate Doug Jones, the former U.S. senator. Alabama is one of only six states with it. www.al.com/politics/202...

Ainsworth draws online backlash after slamming AHSAA public-private split: ‘Unintended consequences’ Ainsworth has been among the most vocal critics of the AHSAA’s decision to separate public and private schools.

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth's social media pages were alive with activity over the weekend, mostly from critics of his position opposing the public-private school split authorized by the AHSAA last week: www.al.com/politics/202...

Tuberville wants national security funds to finally complete Alabama’s largest infrastructure project The $3.5 billion project includes a 215-foot-tall cable-stayed bridge spanning the Mobile River.

Is the $3.5 billion I-10 project a national security issue? @SenTuberville says it does and he wants the long-awaited project to begin. The senator weighs in on the I-10 project while in Mobile Tuesday: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Katie Britt breaks from Trump on his plan for military invasion of Greenland The Alabama senator said the threat China and Russia pose in the region to the U.S. is “real and growing.”

@SenKatieBritt disagrees with military action to take Greenland. But she says Greenland offers "security advantage" for the U.S. www.al.com/politics/202...

‘No ICE in Alabama’: Protesters tell Tuberville to ‘Go Back to Auburn’ Protesters delivered a letter accusing the senator of voting in ways that hurt Alabamians.

Protesters showed up ahead of U.S. Tommy Tuberville's speech in Mobile this morning. Here's what they said: www.al.com/politics/202...

Almost a year since historic storm, snow is back in the forecast for Coastal Alabama Mobile and Baldwin county EMAs are preparing warm centers and meals for people in need as cold air and winter weather arrive.

The historic snowstorm that hit the Gulf Coast a year ago has a sequel. But like most sequels, this one probably won't top the original. Here's what to expect Saturday night regarding snow, along with warming centers opening in Baldwin & Mobile cos. #alwx www.al.com/news/2026/01...

After councilman was stomped on sidewalk, Alabama bill would make assaulting politicians a felony The bill follows the assault of Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin by attorney Harry Still.

Alabama legislation increasing penalties on people who physically assault politicians advanced out of the Alabama State Senate Wednesday. There were some concerns raised by GOP lawmakers about naming politicians a "protected" profession under Alabama law: www.al.com/politics/202...

Will Alabama abandon food stamps that feed 750,000? State faces $200 million SNAP crisis As Tuberville points out what he calls "fraud," lawmakers face a mandate to fund a program that feeds 15% of Alabama.

Alabama state budget talks begin today, and there are a lot of questions over how SNAP benefits will be funded. 750K Alabamians rely on SNAP for food. Here's the latest: www.al.com/politics/202...

Why Daphne is raising its gas tax for the first time in 35 years The city council will vote Jan. 20 on the first fuel tax increase since 1990, expected to generate $400,000 annually for street maintenance.

Daphne looks to raise their gas tax for first time in 35 years. Here's why: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Mobile County protest policy faces pushback over targeting concerns, constitutional rights Commissioner Merceria Ludgood withdrew support for Government Plaza restrictions she says single out a Black Lives Matter protester who displays signs weekly in the atrium.

Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood puts the brakes on a protest policy that had been working its way through the commission out of concern that it targets one individual. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Coastal forums raise U.S. Senate question: Who will be a ‘breakout’ candidate in Alabama? Rodney Walker, Morgan Murphy, and Jared Hudson outlined priorities at coastal Alabama forums, each hoping to make an early break through in race for U.S. Senate.

Rodney Walker, Morgan Murphy, Jared Hudson - can one of these three candidates for U.S. Senate make a bit of noise this spring? They were in coastal Alabama last week, and here's what they discussed at two GOP events: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Tuberville sees ‘a lot of room for improvement’ but denies criticizing Ivey ahead of final State of State The former football coach turned senator is setting up his 2026 gubernatorial campaign while Ivey prepares to leave office.

Ahead of Gov. Kay Ivey's final "State of the State" speech Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville -- the favorite in the governor's race -- clarifies remarks in which he says Alabama "as a lot of room for improvement." Ivey has been the gov for nearly 9 years: www.al.com/politics/202...

Amtrak adds extra car to Mardi Gras Service starting Friday The additional coach car will run continuously for 45 days through February 23, expanding the popular Mobile-New Orleans route that has already served 46,000 passengers since August.

Just in time for Carnival season, and starting today - an extra coach car. The Mobile-to-New Orleans service continues to outpace projections, and Amtrak believes it will be a popular attraction during the upcoming Carnival season: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Developers unveil plans to transform ‘dark spot along Dauphin’ in downtown Mobile Mike Rogers and Tom Townsend presented separate projects this week to revitalize multiple properties on the 400 block of Dauphin Street, which has remained underdeveloped for over a decade.

A city block in downtown Mobile has been dark for years. It's where the entertainment district ends, and where a 2023 fire almost burned it completely down. But this past week, we learned there are some big plans for 400 block of Dauphin. Details: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

From protests to praise: How Mobile mirrors national split on Venezuela intervention Alabama's coastal city mirrors the partisan split over Venezuela, with Republicans praising "law enforcement" operation while Democrats call it unconstitutional.

Mobile mirrors the national mood of the Venezuela military operation -- the left and Democrats oppose, and is protesting while Republicans are supportive of President Trump. The view from a candidate's forum Monday, and a protest Tuesday: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

‘Strictly to get police there’: Chief details ambush that left Mobile officer shot Neighbors described the Michigan transplants as reclusive, rarely leaving their Mobile home where police found stockpiles of water and ramen noodles.

Lt. Lorenzo Matthews was shot Sunday during what Mobile's police chief described as an ambush on police. The two shooters, the chief said, lured police to their house where they opened fire on them. The details: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

Mobile County GOP sheriff candidates trade barbs over spending, transparency and leadership Former Mobile police chief is challenging incumbent sheriff over budget increases and crime data transparency as Republican primary heats up for May election.

For the first time in this election cycle, the Republican candidates for Mobile Sheriff squared off. Here's what they said during and after Monday's candidate's forum: www.al.com/news/2026/01...

‘First Amendment on trial’: Alabama attorney talks about inflatable penis costume case David Gespass, an attorney in Birmingham, discusses the unique aspects of his client's case that is going before a Fairhope municipal judge in March.

David Gespass, the Birmingham attorney representing the protester arrested in Fairhope in October for wearing an inflatable penis costume, discusses the case and its setting before a municipal judge: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Ho Ho Ho and Mr. Socko: Mick Foley brings Christmas surprise, Santa Magic to Mobile WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley's surprise appearance at Mobile's Sage Park left a group of men with a Christmas surprise and a new sock.

Santa Claus arrived earlier this week in Mobile and surprised a pick-up basketball game at Sage Park. It just so happened that this Santa Claus was once featured on a very popular wrestling TV show and once held its world championship. The story: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Alabama library at center of culture war clash receives over $98,000 in donations Fairhope Public Library has received $98,000 in community donations after losing $22,000 in state funding over disputed book placements in youth sections.

Fairhope Public Library likely has enough money from donations to withstand several years of frozen state funding. Here is the latest from donations the library has received: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

‘Untangle this mess’: Mobile’s City Hall lease may be one of a kind in the U.S. As Anchorage ends its 46-year private rental arrangement, Mobile continues an unusual public-to-public lease that has cost taxpayers $60 million since 1995.

Mobile may be the only large city in the country in which it pays rent to another public body for its city hall. Examining efforts elsewhere of cities reclaiming their city halls: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

City of Mobile paid at least $61 million to rent Government Plaza since 1995 In 2020, the city and county entered into a new five year agreement based on a new pro-rata square-foot calculation. The county approved a rate of $11.23 per square foot for rent and expenses, even th...

How much as the City of Mobile spent on its Gov't Plaza lease since 1995? At least $60 million, according to public records. The lease arrangement is complicated as a rare city that rents out its city hall space contemplates alternatives: www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Alabama Republicans’ silence ‘disappointing’ as Trump is slammed over Rob Reiner comments, Democrats say “They dare not criticize their king or ... they agree with his remarks."

Alabama Democrats on ALGOP silence of Trump comments about Rob Reiner: "No calls to censure him, no calls to fire anyone celebrating the death of the Reiners. Their silence screams.” www.al.com/news/2025/12...