Tag: ELECTIONS 2026

'Light at the end of the tunnel': Mother of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney endorses Lloyd Peeples

The tragic kidnapping and murder of Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney shocked the state. Now, seven years later, Cupake's mother, April Thomas, is speaking out in support of Lloyd Peeples, the prosecutor in that case, endorsing him for State House District 48.

AJ McCarron exits lieutenant governor race for gridiron return

Former NFL quarterback AJ McCarron is pulling out of Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor race to go back to his roots. McCarron will be the Birmingham Stallions' new head football coach.

State Rep. Matt Simpson announces reelection bid

 State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) announced he will run for another term to represent  Alabama House District 96 in the upcoming 2026 elections.