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Jasper Earns Statewide Leadership Honors, Secures Place in Economic Development Academy

JASPER, ALA. – Jasper earned statewide recognition for municipal leadership and secured a place in the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Economic Development Academy during the 2026 Municipal Leadership Institute on Tuesday, October 20. Mayor Josh Gates was named Alabama’s Outstanding ACE Mayor, and District 4 Councilmember Jennifer Williams Smith received the statewide Outstanding ACE Leadership Award.

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Born on a bridge: The unfinished fight for voting rights

The right to vote survives because people are willing to defend it. Selma helped give the nation the Voting Rights Act. Decades later, a lawsuit from Shelby County weakened its protections. What happens when the safeguards won through sacrifice begin to disappear?. In this episode of "This Matters," Bill Britt...

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Straight-ticket ballots reach 70% of all Alabama votes; Democrats increase share

More than 70% of Alabama voters cast straight-ticket party ballots on Tuesday, a record that also featured a higher percentage of those votes going to Democrats. The Secretary of State’s Office published a news release Thursday that said almost 1.2 million of the nearly 1.7 million votes were straight ticket. Of those, about 645,000, 54%, […]

Alabama · 1d

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Alabama sees another ‘Red Wave’ as Republicans sweep all statewide offices, albeit by narrower margins than recent elections

It wasn’t by the margin seen in recent elections, but Republicans won every statewide office Tuesday as well as retaining a supermajority in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. In Franklin County, Tuesday brought improved voter turnout with more than 8,000 of the county’s 19,764 registered voters for...

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Alabama Stays Red, With Most Lawmakers Returning

TL;DR: Alabama stayed red Tuesday. Republicans swept all seven Statewide constitutional offices, and unofficial returns show 118 of 140 lawmakers keeping their seats. Democrats made gains, but most of the people running the Legislature will be back. Alabama‘s seven Statewide constitutional offices went to Republicans Tuesday. Here’s who won:...

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Alabama Reflector

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Democratic turnout soars across Alabama in midterm election

Alabama Democrats Tuesday nearly doubled their midterm turnout from four years ago and saw their percentage of the vote increase in all 67 counties.  According to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, voter turnout Tuesday was 43.9% with 1.7 million ballots cast. That’s up from 38.9% turnout and 1.3 million ballots cast in 2022.  In […]

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Black Voters Help Propel Democrats, Including History Makers, in Sweeping Midterm Victories

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Sheyann Webb-Christburg was 8 when she was part of the crowd of civil rights marchers attacked on Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, months before President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. On Tuesday night, she stood in Montgomery, Alabama, to celebrate a resounding political...

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Patchy Frost and Mid to Upper 30s Possible Sunday and Monday Mornings for Huntsville, Muscle Shoals, Cullman, and Gadsden as November Chill Returns

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The November chill returns to Alabama this weekend. Widespread morning lows in the 40s are expected, with some 30s possible across north Alabama by Sunday morning. Patchy frost could develop in northern counties. Another frost threat is possible on Monday morning, when lows could reach the mid to upper 30s.

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Flag football playoffs: Top-ranked Moody rolls over Loachapoka as Round 1 wraps up

The opening round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association flag football playoffs wrapped up on Thursday with four games – three in Class 1A/4A and one in Class 5A. Most of the first round played out on Tuesday with a pair of games on Wednesday. Wednesday, Class 6A...

Alabama · 14h

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Alabama Tests Photo Speed Enforcement in I-65 Work Zone to Improve Crew Safety

Vehicle owners can get a civil citation or warning only for speeding recorded while crews are present, and citations can start Nov. 16 at the earliest. Highway workers and drivers in an Interstate 65 work zone in Chilton County, Alabama, are the focus of a state test of photographic speed enforcement. The goal is a safer work zone for both groups, ALDOT said.

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Blue Huntsville: Democrats see major gains in Rocket City after years of effort

Alabama Democrats hoped to make gains in the Rocket City in Tuesday’s election, and they did.  Despite significant fundraising differences, two seats in the state Senate and one in the House flipped in Democrats’ favor, while Democrats closed the gaps in others. Democrats also won the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and two contested judicial races. […]

Huntsville, AL · 19h

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First Frost Possible This Weekend in Central Alabama, Sunshine, Cooler Temperatures & Football Forecast

Alabama’s 42 Weather Live Channel: The weather looks good for high school football playoff games Friday evening, with temperatures falling into the 50s. Tonight, a dry cold front will move across Alabama, bringing much cooler temperatures and some wind. Lows will be in the lower to mid-40s. Weekend Outlook: On Saturday morning, the cold front […]

Alabama · 9h

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Alabama State University honors veterans with annual Military Ball

November 20 ASU shows appreciation for local veterans and service members with the 2nd annual military ball.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Weekend Cold Returns With Temperatures in the 30s and 40s Across Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas Including Nashville, Birmingham, and Dallas

SOUTH — Cold air returns to the South this weekend, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures across a wide area from Texas to the Carolinas. Model maps show readings in the 30s and 40s across many inland areas, with 40s and 50s closer to the Gulf Coast. Residents should dig out jackets and warm layers as the chilliest air settles in, especially during the morning hours.

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A lingering front brings isolated showers today before a much cooler weekend

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A weak cold front will stall over our area today, keeping isolated showers in the forecast mainly for our coastal and eastern communities, while inland areas stay dry. Sunshine will mix with lingering clouds, and afternoon temperatures will climb into the low 80s. A noticeable shift arrives Friday night as much cooler, drier air moves into the Gulf Coast, setting up crisp, fall-like weather with chilly nights this weekend.

Alabama · 1d

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Alabama gas prices fall to $3.69 but remain about $1 higher than a year ago

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Two days after Election Day, gas prices in Alabama are beginning to come down, but drivers are still paying about $1 more per gallon than they were this time last year. According to AAA, Alabama’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is about $3.69....

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FRIDAY Update: Much Cooler Weekend

An abbreviated update again this morning. Trying to get back on track. Feeling a little better but, fatigued cause my sleep hours got all of whack. 8 hours on sleep overnight was wonderful!. DENSE FOG will be an issue early this morning in parts of central and south Alabama. Take...

Alabama · 20h

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Power of US Congress flips blue, top offices in Montgomery stay red

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As a historic blue wave swept the country during Tuesday night’s midterm elections, Alabama was one of a handful of states that held for Republicans. For the time being, the power in state government will remain red. More than 1.6 million Alabamians cast their votes...

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VIVA Health: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The following was provided by VIVA Health:. Each year, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, also known as AEP, begins October 15 and ends December 7. During this time, Medicare-eligible Alabamians should take a moment to review their current benefits for coverage changes to ensure they are on the best plan to meet their needs and that they are not missing out on extra benefits.

Alabama · 12h

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AL ratepayers feel energy costs as national groups claim midterm wins

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Alabama's utility regulators were not on this year's ballot. In fact, two seats on the Alabama Public Service Commission were up for election on November 3. Republicans Matt Gentry and Jim Zeigler won those races. The story has been updated to reflect this. (12:19 PM ET, November 6, 2026) Environmental groups said energy costs are among the concerns driving voters to the polls this week and they are claiming victories in state races nationwide. In Alabama, lawmakers this year passed the Power to the People Act to expand the Public Service Commission and freeze base retail rates through 2029. Supporters said it eases frustration over high bills but critics argued it was gutted. Pete Maysmith. president of the League of Conservation Voters, said energy issues helped Democrats' success in the midterms. "This was a wave, and what that means is that where we went on offense, deep into Trump territory, and where the margins were razor thin, that energy-bill voters who we targeted made the difference. And this movement played a really big role in making that happen," Maysmith asserted. The groups said they invested more than $125 million reaching

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