Republican Kay Ivey wins 2nd full term as Alabama governor
Ivey easily won Tuesday's election turning away challenges from Democrat Yolanda Flowers and Libertarian Jimmy Blake.
2022 Alabama midterm election results
Unofficial results for contested statewide and Jefferson County races.
Alabama Media Groups to end 3 newspapers in February 2023
The Birmingham News, Huntsville Times and Mobile Press-Register will stop publishing newspapers and go all-digital.
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Conflict between Mississippi’s largest hospital, insurer a breaking point for some residents
The ongoing contract dispute between UMMC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi has no end in sight, forcing some to consider leaving the state for good.
Elias Hendricks brings classical soul to Birmingham with Vox Fortura
Singer and Birmingham native Elias Hendricks has a career that has taken him all over the world. He’ll perform with his classical soul group Vox Fortura Sunday at the Lyric Theatre.
Police remove suspicious backpack from near a Birmingham synagogue
Authorities said the bag was a credible threat although it did not contain an explosive. The incident came on the heels of threats against synagogues in New Jersey.
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Birmingham hopes City Walk will bridge a divide between neighborhoods
Birmingham's City Walk is a linear, urban park that opened about five months ago under the Interstate 20/59 bridges. City officials say it's an attempt to reconnect downtown to the northern neighborhoods.
In New Orleans, a symbolic bike ride helps fight recidivism. Here’s how it impacted the riders.
The annual NOLA to Angola bike ride returned this month to help the nonprofit The First 72+ fight recidivism. Participants share what the ride means to them.
Outdoorsy Black Women helps change the face of outdoor activities
Outdoorsy Black Women is a national organization with more than 3,000 members across the country. The Birmingham chapter began in early 2022 and it already has 160 members.
Auburn fires coach Bryan Harsin
Harsin went 9-12 overall and 3-5 this year. Auburn has lost four straight games while struggling against Power Five opponents. Auburn will owe more than $15 million and half of that must be paid within 30 days.
Staying Pink: Jackson Women’s Health Organization is closed, but 1 group continues the fight
A small team of activists is still gathering outside of the Pink House — though the clinic has closed — to continue the fight for abortion access.
Outgoing Senator Shelby backs US recognition for state tribe
The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians are still seeking federal recognition, and they're one of two state-recognized tribes hoping Congress will right what they see as wrongs of the past with the help of two influential U.S. senators who are retiring.
