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The longtime probate judge and former legislator devoted decades to public service, education and preserving Gadsden’s history.

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Reporting on all things Alabama for Alabama.
The longtime probate judge and former legislator devoted decades to public service, education and preserving Gadsden’s history.
The Birmingham nonprofit plans lab upgrades to boost preclinical research, biomedical innovation and Alabama’s role in public health priorities.
Alabama Democrats rallied behind Allison Montgomery and Terri Osborne after the state GOP chair made disparaging remarks at a Republican women’s event.
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld dismissal without deciding residency, highlighting limits in Alabama’s process for enforcing constitutional qualifications for office.
Alabama power struggles, campaign cash and public accountability take center stage alongside police staffing shortages and rising housing costs statewide.
Winning in Alabama is a tremendous uphill climb for Democrats. But boy, it sure feels like they're about to.
BBB urged storm victims to vet contractors, get written estimates and report price gouging during Isaias recovery efforts.
The money will support extra enforcement shifts, child passenger education, crash data systems and outreach on impaired and distracted driving.
In a unanimous ruling, Alabama's highest court agreed that courts don't have standing to determine candidates' constitutional eligibility
Commissioners eliminated paper-copy requirements and preserved the electronic filing deadline after objections, while postponing a request for easier public commenting.
The pause will cover major routes in 10 south Alabama counties as officials urge drivers to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather.
State parks, marine offices, nature reserves and youth hunts faced cancellations as forecasters warned of dangerous surge, debris and wind.
State offices in nine south Alabama counties are set to close Friday as emergency preparations continue across 40 counties.
Why I’ll bring back gas pump inspectors as commissioner of agriculture and industries.
Following barbs traded by their campaigns, Figures pressed Marques for debates, while Marques said he will not "give a platform" to the incumbent.
The November 6 gathering will focus on housing stability, lived experience and partnerships, followed by a downtown service project.
A new ad campaign starting this weekend will bring an overdue spotlight to the Poarch Creeks' impact on Alabama's economy.
Lawmakers asked the HHS watchdog to review grants, contracts and health program payments.
Officials say the Gulf system could reach Alabama as a hurricane Friday, prompting preparations ahead of potential landfall.
The stops will give voters in newly added parts of the 7th District a chance to share local concerns.