Public hearing held at the Alabama Statehouse today into a prison reform measure. The bill is inspired by the #Oscar nominated @ALsolutionfilm. Vote expected tomorrow. www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Another Mardi Gras themed piece of branding in Mobile -- this time it's with the public transit system. Only the public can decide: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Alabama has beaches? You've heard it before. We know better. There are those who simply do not. But now you can buy the t-shirt to prove the doubters: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

Just ahead of #Oscars, Alabama lawmakers will take up prison oversight legislation inspired by @ALsolutionfilm. An 8:30 a.m. hearing is scheduled Wednesday into SB316, which creates oversight that has bipartisan support. More: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

$10K isn't much at all, but the source of the contribution from a casino in South Florida that is stirring a casino, lottery discussion in this year's governor's race in Alabama. The latest: www.al.com/politics/202...

From budget hotel to budget boutique for a downtown Mobile hotel? The Budget Inn Motel is a historic piece of property, so says the city. Its future is interesting if the financing comes together. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/03...

In the Alabama's Public Service Commission debate over the past month, there has been one that has surfaced again and again - George Soros. Here's why: www.al.com/politics/202...

A bill going before committee tomorrow would require the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold annual public hearings. But does it go far enough? www.al.com/politics/202...

This is a fantastic movie, and the use of blues and folk music was such a reinvigorating element. The first half is amazing. The second half goes into the horror movie trope. Put together, it's a highly entertaining flick. Sure, there are plenty of scares. But wow, a powerful movie.

Renea Gamble's bench trial for wearing an inflatable penis costume during a No Kings protest was supposed to occur on Wednesday. A Christian collage fair postponed it to April 1. No, that's not an April Fool's joke, either. Story soon @aldotcom

The Undertaker talks about Mobile's Mardi Gras. Here's what he said on a recent podcast with "Freebird" Michael P.S. Hayes, along with some tidbits about William Moody, the real-life Paul Bearer: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Baldwin County Democrats claim Republicans are giving "lip service" to concerns over a solar farm in Stockton following the approval of SB71, which critics say lessens restrictions on environmental regulations in Alabama. The GOP says otherwise. The latest: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Republicans want a sales tax holiday for guns, ammo and hunting equipment for the final weekend of August. Democrats want deeper cuts, specifically a full repeal of the state's grocery tax. The issues collided Tuesday in the Alabama House: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Drama in the Alabama Republican Party as we head toward some crucial dates, including a March 7 vote on a new state GOP chair. Here's what has happened: www.al.com/politics/202...

What's next for the Gulf Shores pedestrian bridge now that it's more than 50 percent completed: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

71,000 riders in less than six months has supporters of the @Amtrak Mardi Gras Service in a celebratory mood. Will the momentum sustain? www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Kourt of Krusteaceans rolled their satire through Daphne on Sunday. It was the fourth time they participated in the Loyal Order of the Fire Truck parade. Their floats look similar to the Comic Cowboys -- is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? www.al.com/news/2026/02...

Happy #MardiGras2026 to everyone. Here's a piece about the historic cemetery, and the only one in the U.S., where the Carnival revelry occurs right here in Mobile: www.al.com/news/2026/02...

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...