Montgomery council advances health authority, leaves funding open
A 6–3 vote authorizes a proposed healthcare authority, but county participation and long-term funding remain unsettled.
Alabama
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Shomari Figures wins reelection in Alabama’s 2nd District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures won reelection in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Rhett Marques, according to Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press. The seat remains Democratic.
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UAB becomes Alabama’s first AAU member
UAB is Alabama’s first and only AAU member. The association now has 73 universities, while UAB reports annual research spending above $915 million.
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11 Montgomery searches led to two arrests, ALEA says
ALEA says a five-month investigation led to 11 simultaneous searches in Montgomery and reported drug, firearm and cash seizures.
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Phil Campbell beats Falkville 42-16 for sixth straight win
Phil Campbell led 28-0 at halftime, beat Falkville 42-16 and extended its winning streak to six games.
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Montgomery Veterans Day event moves to VA clinic Nov. 14
Montgomery’s 2026 Veterans Day celebration moves from downtown to the Central Alabama Montgomery VA Clinic on Nov. 14. Parade entries are due Nov. 9.
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Hartselle council to consider three road-engineering agreements
The council is scheduled to consider three road-project agreements: one for construction engineering and inspection and two for preliminary engineering. They are listed for consideration, not as approved.
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Homewood Council to consider Samford housing and Scott Street venue
Homewood’s council is scheduled to consider two development proposals on Oct. 26: Samford student housing and The Woods restaurant and putting-green venue.
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UAB opens $192 million Birmingham research building
The new facility brings UAB research space for medical and psychology faculty into use; its identified federal and state funding totals $20 million less than its reported cost.
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Alabama reopens portions of Mobile Bay to oyster harvesting
Alabama reopened portions of Mobile Bay to oyster harvesting on October 16, but public reef and harvest-grid openings are announced separately.
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Alabama awards about $1.53 million for traffic safety in 19 counties
Five grants through the Mobile County Commission will fund traffic-safety work across the Southwest Region, including Mobile County.
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Alabama reports measles case, warns of Huntsville exposures
Alabama health officials reported one measles case and possible exposure periods at a Subway and Publix in Huntsville.
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Tuscumbia District 5 seat vacant; letters due Oct. 15
District 5 residents may submit letters of interest to the city clerk by noon Oct. 15. The seat will be filled by council vote.
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Auburn’s Eva Pattison earns first SEC defensive honor
Auburn senior Eva Pattison was named the SEC women’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week after a 2-0 win over Oklahoma.
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Georgia rises to No. 1 in AP poll after Alabama win
Georgia received 66 of 70 first-place votes after beating Alabama 20–17 in Tuscaloosa.
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Port of Mobile returns to regular scheduling after Isaias
Port operations returned to regular scheduling Saturday after vessel traffic stopped as Hurricane Isaias approached.
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Mobile council holds first evening meeting under annual approach
The Mobile City Council met at 6 p.m. Oct. 6, later than its usual Tuesday 10:30 a.m. meeting time.
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Census Test Enters Final Days as Selected Households Face Aug. 31 Deadline
Selected households in parts of Huntsville and Spartanburg have two days to complete an online Census Test that could shape preparations for the 2030 count.
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Alabama awards more than $144 million in rural health grants across every county
Alabama awarded 138 rural-health grants totaling more than $144 million. Projects target transportation, telehealth, mental health, equipment, technology and workforce access, but most services still require implementation.
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Alabama’s rural health program moves from planning to grant decisions
Five Alabama rural-health grant competitions closed at 5 p.m. Central on August 7. ADECA is now reviewing applications, with a cancer-program planning estimate pointing to possible decisions in late August or early September.
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Montgomery Reports Fewer Homicides, More Arrests in First Half of 2026
Montgomery officials reported 26 homicides in the first half of 2026, down from 32, while police made more than 3,700 arrests, a 44.5% increase.
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Mobile Plans $17 Million Repaving Program for 250 Streets
Mobile is moving ahead with a roughly $17 million repaving program covering 250 city streets, using local and transportation-related funding.