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Montgomery awarded $13.4M grant to improve I-65 and I-85 lighting

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery has been awarded $13.4 million in federal funding to modernize aging lighting along Interstate 65 and Interstate 85. Announced Oct. 30 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, the grant will fund Phase One of the Interstate Lighting Modernization Initiative. The total estimated cost for this phase is $16.75 million.

Montgomery, AL · 7d

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Alabama Virtual Schools: From A to F on State Report Card

TL;DR: Alabama’s public virtual schools show wide gaps in overall grades, graduation and career readiness. The State’s current roster lists 18 schools, but the latest posted overall ratings cover 2024–25 and do not provide a grade for every school. Alabama’s virtual public schools show a mixed record:...

Alabama · 9d

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Rep. Shomari Figures projected to hold Alabama District 2 seat

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - South Alabama has chosen the person it will send to Washington to represent them in House District 2. The Associated Press is projecting Democrat Rep. Shomari Figures will retain control of the seat. He was winning 54% of the vote with 91% counted as of 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Alabama · 7d

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Barack Obama robocalls Alabama for Phillip Ensler, Democrat targets ‘low-propensity’ voters against Trump-backed John Wahl

Outgoing-State Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery), the Democrat nominee for Lt. Governor, is blasting a pre-recorded robocall from former President Barack Obama to “tens of thousands of low-propensity Democratic voters” across Alabama before Tuesday’s election. Ensler announced the call in an email to supporters on Monday and called Obama “my former boss.” “I’m deeply honored to […] The post Barack Obama robocalls Alabama for Phillip Ensler, Democrat targets ‘low-propensity’ voters against Trump-backed John Wahl appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 8d

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Voting Today? West Alabama Election Day Weather Outlook and Rain Chance Guide

Check the West Alabama Election Day weather outlook and rain chances before heading to the polls.

Alabama · 8d

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November 2026: Education Matters – Autauga County Schools

As we turn the page to November and the holiday season draws near, I am continuously reminded of how blessed we are to live and learn in Autauga County. November is naturally a season of reflection and gratitude, and as I look around our school system, I have so much to be thankful for.

Autauga County, AL · 9d

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Commentary: Today we choose our direction, today we vote

Commentary By Scott Buttram, publisher Today we vote. Not tomorrow. Not after another round of arguments online. Today, the direction of our state and our nation will be decided by the people who show up and cast a ballot. That is not rhetoric. In Alabama, voters are choosing a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, […]

Alabama · 8d

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As voters go to the polls today, Hurst says this will be his last Alabama House race

TALLADEGA, Ala. – First elected to the Alabama House of Representatives 28-years ago in 1998, Rep. Steve Hurst is asking District 35 voters for one final four-year term before stepping away from public service. Hurst’s time in politics started with an appointment to the Talladega County Commission. He later...

Talladega, AL · 8d

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Alabama voter shares thoughts on Election Day turnout

Alabama · 8d

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Ensler looking to become next LT. Governor

Montgomery, AL · 7d

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Shomari Figures casts vote in Pike Road

Pike Rd, AL · 7d

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Alabama’s Prison Costs Climb as Governor Rejects Calls to Stop Second Project

The speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives on Oct. 29 called for construction on a men’s prison in Escambia County to stop amid rising costs and delays in the completion of another prison in Elmore County. In a Thursday letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter,...

Alabama · 11d

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What you need to know before heading to the polls for the 2026 General Election

If you’re planning to vote in Alabama’s general elections on Tuesday, there are a few important things to know before you head to the polls.

Alabama · 8d

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Don’t let anger at Washington decide your local government

Frustration with Washington does not erase the stakes in Alabama’s elections. Schools, public safety, and state leadership deserve a decision based on the candidates seeking those jobs. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN. The post Don’t let anger at Washington decide your local government appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 8d

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Meet the candidates for Alabama's seventh congressional district: Amy Akin

WSFA political reporter Jessica Umbro sits down with Amy Akin to discuss her goals and priorities for district 7 if she is elected to Congress.

Alabama · 8d

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Tesmer serves final day as DA

Charlotte Tesmer, district attorney for Alabama's Second Judicial Circuit, served her final day in office Monday. With nearly three decades of service to Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw counties under her belt, Tesmer retired from public office to return to private practice for the first time since 2012. "It was time,"...

Crenshaw County, AL · 8d

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Four Alabama State Board of Education seats on Tuesday’s ballot, three contested

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four seats on the Alabama State Board of Education are on Tuesday’s general election ballot, with Republicans and Democrats competing for three of them. The contested races are in Districts 2, 6 and 8. Democratic incumbent Yvette Richardson is unopposed in District 4. The eight-member...

Alabama · 9d

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Marques stops in Luverne ahead of election

Republican congressional candidate Rhett Marques visited Luverne as part of a final campaign push ahead of Election Day across the 2nd Congressional District. Currently representing Alabama's House District 91, the candidate is challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures for the congressional seat. “It’s all about going out and getting...

Luverne, AL · 8d

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A little-Known Fall Tradition Is Lighting Up West Alabama

This November 11th, Tuscaloosa Academy hosts its annual St. Martin's Day Lantern Fest. Expect glowing lanterns, traditional German food and much more.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 8d