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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Lawsuit: Months of Disturbing Conversations with ChatGPT Led to Woman’s Suicide by Walking into Traffic
The family of a 29-year-old Alabama woman who died in June 2025 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company's ChatGPT chatbot man...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Road re-opened: ALEA announces road closure in Monroe County Sunday morning
EVERGREEN, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, says a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, has...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard W...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Pleasant Avenue to close Monday through Thursday for Alabama Power utility work
Alabama Power crews will secure new utility poles for transmission lines serving University Hospital.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
University of South Alabama hosts 15th annual Summer Engineering Academy
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The University of South Alabama wrapped up its annual Summer Engineering Academy on Friday, giving local high school upperclassmen hand...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Woman dies, 2 children injured in Autauga County crash
An Autaugaville woman died and two children were injured after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Perry County names Donald Bennett Democratic nominee after tie-break; Turner continues challenge
Nearly two months after one of Alabama’s closest local elections, Perry County officials say the Democratic primary for Commission District 1 has been deci...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
94-Year-Old Celebrates 20 Years at Chick-fil-A—and Has No Plans To Retire
A 94-year-old Chick-fil-A employee in Alabama is going viral after celebrating 20 years on the job, saying she plans to keep working "as long as I can."
Jul 18, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
After falling short in the regionals last year, the Hawks prevailed this time to qualify for the national tournament in Alabama.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
'Dream Job': Veteran Sportswriter, Recruiting Expert Andrew Bone Joins Yea Alabama
Longtime sportswriter Andrew Bone will soon begin telling stories about University of Alabama athletics from a different perspective.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Former Bills, Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace retires at 31
Cornerback Levi Wallace announced his NFL retirement at age 31 after eight seasons. The Alabama walk-on and undrafted free agent played for the Buffalo Bills...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Trump EPA moves to approve Alabama coal ash program rejected by Biden administration
The proposal would allow the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to decide whether utilities in the state could leave millions of tons of coal ash...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Heat, humidity and some storms over 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 17, 2026Open source
North Alabama drug bust seizes $1.2M in cocaine
Authorities say they've taken down a major cocaine pipeline running through North Alabama with direct ties to a Mexican cartel.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Alabama secures $203M to address healthcare gap affecting 200,000 residents
Alabama has secured more than $203 million in federal funding to address a healthcare access crisis that leaves as many as 200,000 residents without adequate...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Surface miners prepare for unexpected accidents with drill at Alabama Fire College
Surface miners held a critical drill at the Alabama Fire College to help rescue those who get injured on the job.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Texas man sentenced after pleading guilty to smuggling cocaine through Alabama
A U.S. District Judge sentenced 30-year-old Brandon Azael Lopez of McAllen, Texas, to 46 months in prison.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
How Southern football reacted to being voted among the worst teams in the SWAC preseason poll
Before Southern football coach Marshall Faulk spoke at SWAC football media day in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 15, the conference revealed its preseason poll...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
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Lawsuit: Months of Disturbing Conversations with ChatGPT Led to Woman’s Suicide by Walking into Traffic
The family of a 29-year-old Alabama woman who died in June 2025 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company's ChatGPT chatbot man...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Road re-opened: ALEA announces road closure in Monroe County Sunday morning
EVERGREEN, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, says a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, has...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard W...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
University of South Alabama hosts 15th annual Summer Engineering Academy
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The University of South Alabama wrapped up its annual Summer Engineering Academy on Friday, giving local high school upperclassmen hand...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Pleasant Avenue to close Monday through Thursday for Alabama Power utility work
Alabama Power crews will secure new utility poles for transmission lines serving University Hospital.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Woman dies, 2 children injured in Autauga County crash
An Autaugaville woman died and two children were injured after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Perry County names Donald Bennett Democratic nominee after tie-break; Turner continues challenge
Nearly two months after one of Alabama’s closest local elections, Perry County officials say the Democratic primary for Commission District 1 has been deci...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
94-Year-Old Celebrates 20 Years at Chick-fil-A—and Has No Plans To Retire
A 94-year-old Chick-fil-A employee in Alabama is going viral after celebrating 20 years on the job, saying she plans to keep working "as long as I can."
Jul 18, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
After falling short in the regionals last year, the Hawks prevailed this time to qualify for the national tournament in Alabama.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
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