With parole-board chair Leigh Gwathney supplying a nearly automatic “no” vote, the board’s 2023 parole rate tumbled well below the board’s own guidelines. It’s rebounded somewhat, although Gwathney has remained a reliable “no” in most cases.

An east Alabama lawmaker is moving out of her district and will resign at the end of this month, Alabama Daily News reported. Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley, told Alabama Daily News that her husband got a job in the Florida panhandle and that they are moving to a new home in Alabama near the Florida line.

The sun still shines bright over Alabama’s booming beaches, but this summer, it’s more than the sand and the Gulf waters that are heating up. For the first time in nearly two decades, the mayors of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are facing serious election challenges at the same time in these economically vital coastal cities.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Matt Woods won Tuesday’s election for Alabama Senate District 5. The Republican won 86% of the vote over Democrat Ryan Cagle. The district covers Lamar, Fayette and Walker counties, as well as parts of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties.

Qualifying ended Tuesday for candidates who intend to be on the ballot in the August municipal elections.

Prattville has a crowded field for the mayor and six of the seven city council seats are contested. Bill Gillespie Jr. (I) There will be one contested election in Millbrook in the city council races. Mayor Al Kelley is running for his seventh consecutive term and is unopposed.

Voters across east Alabama will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26, to decide mayoral, city council and school board races in several municipalities. From contested races in Anniston, Ohatchee

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - Voters in several west Alabama counties now have a new state senator after a special general election for Alabama Senate District Five. Voters in Fayette, Lamar and Walker counties, as well as parts of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties, elected Republican Matt Woods as their next state senator.

Rep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, won election to Senate District 5 Tuesday night.

Alabama will soon have a higher level of security for its election ballots.Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced a new security emblem will be added to all Alabama ballot