A sense of history: Why this Black Belt county has Alabama’s highest voter turnout
Greene County is Alabama's smallest by population. But it usually posts high voter turnout. Memories of disenfranchisement play a big role.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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The Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Black Voters’ Rights
Ruth Marcus reports on the Supreme Court’s unsigned order legitimatizing an Alabama congressional-district map that a lower court had claimed “amounted t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
SCOTUS Cobbles Together Excuse to Let Alabama Discriminate Against Black Voters in New Order
The Supreme Court showed beyond a doubt Tuesday that it will never again put a stop to Republican states snuffing out the Black vote. The six right-wing…
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Alabama groups urge Supreme Court to halt congressional map
Challengers to Alabama’s latest redistricting push urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to let the state use a congressional map in this fall’s election...
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
Alabama is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, despite a lower court's ruling th...
May 27, 2026Open source
Majority wipes out lower court ruling that found GOP officials discriminated against Black voters
The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a lower court ruling that found Alabama’s congressional map illegally and unconstitutionally discriminated against Bl...
May 12, 2026Open source
Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday allowed Alabama to revert to a congressional map with one majority-Black district in a sudden ruling th...
May 11, 2026Open source
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections.
May 11, 2026Open source
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections.
May 11, 2026Open source
Alabama Republicans Pass Last-Minute Gerrymander in Middle of Election
Republicans want to stop an active election so they can redraw the maps and strip Black political power.
May 8, 2026Open source
States Rush to Gerrymander Away Black Electoral Power Following Supreme Court Decision
In states across the old Confederacy and beyond, Republican lawmakers are scrambling to carve up districts once drawn to give Black voters a chance to choose…
May 6, 2026Open source
Black lawmakers decry supreme court voting decision: ‘We’re going backwards’
Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures are at risk of losing their seats in Alabama’s Black congressional districts after ruling
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Jackson Hospital announces “verbal” agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield to keep the hospital open
Jackson Hospital posted on social media Friday that it has reached an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, which will allow the financially-trou...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Heart of Alabama Food Bank urging families to cut food waste this Fourth of July
As families fire up the grill and stock up for Fourth of July cookouts, the Heart of Alabama Food Bank is reminding people that holiday celebrations can come...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Multiple airports across central Alabama to receive upgrades through Federal Aviation Administration grants
In total, six different airports across central Alabama will receive upgrades through the grants provided.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ramer man dies in Lowndes County crash
A Ramer man died in a Thursday night crash in Lowndes County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Legend Smith Had One Of Best Minor League Relief Pitching Seasons Ever
Brian Smith, Hagerstown Suns, 1995 By Mike London Salisbury Post HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The heat index in Huntsville, Alabama was 105 degrees on Wednesda...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Dobson visits young Republicans
Caroleene Dobson visited the Tallapoosa County Young Republicans last week and spelled out to the group what she believed to be the most important thing she...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
ALEA urge for safe boating, water practices for upcoming holiday weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency warns boaters to stay safe and follow the law this holiday weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alabama Man Hit With 'Karma' After Allegedly Killing Girlfriend And Dying of Heart Attack
The Alabama man suspected of strangling his girlfriend to death and then dying of an apparent heart attack while disposing of her body got hit with some majo...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Colton Nussmeier: The future Bulldog’s dad is an NFL offensive coordinator
Doug Nussmeier has spent 11 years as an NFL assistant and even worked with Kirby Smart at Alabama.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Federal court ruling on Alabama prison mental health care could lower staffing requirements
The 11th Circuit reverses some of the federal court's order, including the staffing levels the federal court originally required.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Flomaton fireworks store sales skyrocket ahead of Fourth of July
The family-owned Alabama Fireworks reports strong sales and a growing number of new customers alongside its regulars.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Heat index around 110° before more stronger storms Thursday
The heat index this afternoon will range from 105 to 112 degrees. Today does bring the potential of seeing widely scattered downpours and storms developing d...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Heat, humidity and storms continue into the weekend
Chief Meteorologist and Severe Weather Expert Jeff Castle is no stranger to North Alabama weather. Prior to joining the WAAY 31 Stormtracker Weather Team in...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
America 250: Why Revolutionary War vets chose Madison County after the war
At least 100 Revolutionary War veterans are buried in Madison County, Alabama, and local descendants and DAR members say many came after the war for cheaper...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Elderly man killed in Tuscaloosa County motorcycle crash
Roy H. Giles died at DCH Hospital after his motorcycle hit the back of a pickup driven by a man from Boligee, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alabama saw 108 more crashes last Fourth of July weekend than previous year, State Troopers urge caution th...
Data from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shows a significant spike in crashes from one Fourth of July holiday weekend to the next.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Jackson Hospital announces “verbal” agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield to keep the hospital open
Jackson Hospital posted on social media Friday that it has reached an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, which will allow the financially-trou...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Heart of Alabama Food Bank urging families to cut food waste this Fourth of July
As families fire up the grill and stock up for Fourth of July cookouts, the Heart of Alabama Food Bank is reminding people that holiday celebrations can come...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Multiple airports across central Alabama to receive upgrades through Federal Aviation Administration grants
In total, six different airports across central Alabama will receive upgrades through the grants provided.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Ramer man dies in Lowndes County crash
A Ramer man died in a Thursday night crash in Lowndes County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Legend Smith Had One Of Best Minor League Relief Pitching Seasons Ever
Brian Smith, Hagerstown Suns, 1995 By Mike London Salisbury Post HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The heat index in Huntsville, Alabama was 105 degrees on Wednesda...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Dobson visits young Republicans
Caroleene Dobson visited the Tallapoosa County Young Republicans last week and spelled out to the group what she believed to be the most important thing she...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
ALEA urge for safe boating, water practices for upcoming holiday weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency warns boaters to stay safe and follow the law this holiday weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alabama Man Hit With 'Karma' After Allegedly Killing Girlfriend And Dying of Heart Attack
The Alabama man suspected of strangling his girlfriend to death and then dying of an apparent heart attack while disposing of her body got hit with some majo...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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