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Ivey pardons turkeys as final term winds down
In Alabama, your landlord generally has to give you at least two days’ notice before coming inside. Renters have more say than they think, and the law spells out where a landlord’s rights stop. Here’s what an Alabama landlord can’t legally do to renters in 2026.
Sudden bursts of heavy snow can threaten I-65, I-59 and northern Alabama highways when winter weather develops.
Some towns just have a way of making you feel like you’ve been missing out on something wonderful your whole life, and Cullman, Alabama is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the rolling hills of north-central Alabama, this charming city has quietly been earning a reputation as one of the most livable, lovable, and surprisingly affordable places in the entire South.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A handful of Montgomery residents gathered at City Hall Thursday night to raise concerns about a planned expansion of Meta’s data center campus off Hyundai Boulevard, where some urged city leaders to slow down. Phase four calls for four more buildings at the facility off...
Nobody put Haleyville, Alabama on a list of the hottest places to move, and that is precisely why the people who are moving there are getting such a good deal. There’s a particular kind of advantage that comes with being the town that everyone overlooks, and Haleyville has been quietly enjoying that advantage for a long time.
A Shelby County judge dismissed Alabama Power's suit seeking to keep Fenn Church 300 feet from crews after about 300 yards of his trees were cleared.
The Pine Level Town Council took another step toward adopting new land-use rules at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, moving forward with a proposed zoning ordinance. The 130-page draft, developed nearly a year with help from the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC), includes a map and guidelines to help shape future growth. Planner Bryson Sanders told the council that the comprehensive plan is meant to guide the town over time rather than provide a quick fix. The ordinance represents a significant milestone for Pine Level.
While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.
Autauga County Schools achieved its highest overall state report card score in district history, while Elmore County Public Schools maintained its previous year’s score, according to the 2025-26 Alabama State Department of Education Report Card. Autauga County Schools earned an overall score of 89, a two-point increase from the...
Refrigerated food typically remains safe for about four hours during an outage.
Guest Opinion by Perry Hooper Jr. Tommy Tuberville knows that winning begins with putting the right people in the right positions, and his selection of Jordan Doufexis as chief of staff is an outstanding first move for Alabama’s next administration. Jordan brings the experience, judgment and understanding of Coach’s expectations that will be essential to turning an ambitious agenda into a successful governorship. He has earned this responsibility through years of service, increasing leadership and the confidence of the man Alabama has elected to lead.
Thanksgiving in Alabama is measured in casserole dishes and pie plates, and every family has a lineup it defends with total conviction. Maybe your aunt’s dessert is the one everyone circles first, or there’s a side dish you’d happily fight a cousin over for the last spoonful. Either way, turkey rarely gets the final word. […]
Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville has named Hannah Eddins communications director for his incoming administration, his transition team announced. Eddins is now deputy communications director in Tuberville’s U.S. Senate office in Washington, where she helps guide his communications strategy in Alabama and nationally. She is from Samson and holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in communication from Auburn University.
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A new Alabama law allows schools to hire eligible veterans as teachers, even without a four-year degree. State Rep. Rick Rehm, R-District 85, co-sponsored Senate Bill 149, which took effect Oct. 1. The law creates a temporary teaching certificate for veterans. They need at least four...
State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said Friday that given the new, slightly-altered composition of the Alabama Legislature after the 2026 election cycle – casinos, sports betting, as well as a statewide lottery are all in play for the 2027 legislative session. “I think before last Tuesday, we were probably looking at a lottery vote only. […] The post Arthur Orr: 2026 election took Alabama from a ‘clean lottery vote’ to ‘full-on casino, sports betting – the whole enchilada’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
The recent Cato Institute’s 2026 edition of Freedom in the 50 States delivers an uncomfortable verdict for Alabama: 45th overall. That places the state near the bottom of the pack, behind California of all places, and ahead of only a handful of others (South Carolina, Alaska, Massachusetts, New York, and Hawaii). For a Deep South state long governed by Republicans and proud of its conservative reputation, the ranking is a stinging indictment of policy choices that have prioritized control over liberty.
Customers of Alabama’s largest water utility, which serves the Birmingham metro area, will see their rates increase by 3.4% in January, with an additional increase possible later next year. The rate hike will increase most residential customers’ bills by up to $3.38 per month. In addition, a change in...
The Capri Theater will hold a viewing for a new documentary on the City of Montgomery's government.
