Alabama Local Pulse

The capital murder trial for ex-Huntsville police officer David McCoy, accused of fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend in 2022, has been postponed...

Alabama can use its 2023 congressional map for 2026 special elections after the Supreme Court stayed lower court rulings.

• State officials hail it...

Birmingham VA Health Care System slipped from 5 stars to 4 stars in the latest CMS hospital quality ratings, but the score still ranks it among...

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will open its first Huntsville shop at Clinton Row this year, marking the national brand’s third Alabama location and adding to downtown retail growth.

What does Huntsville's settlement of an HPD dispatcher's discrimination suit signal about internal accountability?

• The city resolved a federal...

Alabama has updated its WIC income guidelines for 2026, opening eligibility up to 185% of the federal poverty level and helping more families access...

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 emergency order allowing Alabama Republicans to use their 2023 congressional map, which includes only one...

Birmingham Policy Decisions

• Parking Fee Approved: The Birmingham City Council approved a $3 administrative fee on parking tickets overdue more...

Hoover's Planning and Zoning Commission advanced A2 Church's request to add 2,000 square feet to its 13,000-square-foot building in a C-2 commercial...

Pelham is executing one of its most active periods of capital improvements in years, driven by years of planning and resident feedback. These projects...

Birmingham recorded just 17 homicides through June 1, 2026—a 50% drop from 34 in 2025—thanks to the department's 8-Point Crime Reduction Plan...

Birmingham City Council rejected a rezoning request for an antique store on Clairmont Avenue, placing neighborhood character above business...

The Ellis settlement underscores a retaliation culture at Huntsville Police dispatch, where supervisors allegedly viewed payback as routine and...

A knife-point robbery attempt in Huntsville's 200 block of West Side Square led to the arrest of local man Chadwick Larwin Wilbourn, 43, on...

Huntsville Utilities is proposing an 83,000-pound battery in North Huntsville to reduce peak power demand and costs from TVA during extreme weather,...

Birmingham city council postponed parking fine increases Tuesday after questioning the city's enforcement track record before raising penalties.

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Hoover plans to list Alabama's largest mall, the Riverchase Galleria, for sale as city leaders seek redevelopment after years of declining traffic....

Voters in Shelby County heard directly from Republican runoff candidates at the May 26 forum in Pelham.

• District judge candidates Ben Fuller and...

Helena High School graduates earned a record $11.5 million in scholarships, the most in school history, as Mayor Rosener celebrated their success and highlighted city partnerships, new policies, and popular summer events like Old Town Live.

The U.S. Supreme Court has stepped in to let Alabama use its 2023 congressional map for now, overriding a lower court's block. This keeps the August 11 special primary on track under the current districts while broader legal fights continue.