Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed talked some about the legislative races, particularly the Senate races that are competitive. Secretary of State John Merrill offered an update on what to expect at the polls on Election Day as well as what kind of turnout he's anticipating.
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GOP primary race for Alabama Senate seat turns bitter
Both Britt and Brooks have criticized Durant for "dodging debates" after his campaign declined three separate dates offered by the Alabama Republican Party. Durant said he is willing to debate but could not make it fit his schedule.
Outside groups have pumped more than $20 million into the race to either support or oppose one of the frontrunners.

Deal could end desegregation case in Chambers County
The agreement said the sides negotiated for years to reach the proposed settlement, announced nearly 70 years after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the end of racial segregation of public schools.

Hangout Festival returns to Alabama coast after 2-year break
"It's going to be really awesome to come back strong after what's going to end up being a three-year break since the last festival," said festival spokeswoman Marie Roussel.

Giuliani interviewed for hours by 1/6 committee
Rudy Giuliani, who as a lawyer for then-President Donald Trump pushed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election, met for hours with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Alabama hits record low unemployment at 2.8%
Albama’a preliminary April unemployment rate was 2.8%, a new record low for the state, Gov. Kay Ivey said this morning.
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Daily News Digest – May 10, 2022
Major movement in new ADN/Gray TV Senate poll; Fugitive inmate captured after manhunt, jail officer dead; Airbus expansion to add 1,000 jobs in Mobile; 'Ultimate showman' of bass fishing, Ray Scott, dies at 88
Daily News Digest – May 3, 2022
Leaked SCOTUS opinion indicates Roe reversal; Arrest warrant issued in Alabama for missing jail official; Biden speaks in Troy today; Brooks to Jan. 6 panel: 'send me a subpoena'; Trump's bid to shape GOP faces test with voters in May races
Daily News Digest – May 2, 2022
Authorities: escaped inmate, officer still missing; Amendment would mean $80M for state parks improvements; Red Bay woman charged after dogs kill public health worker; Researchers returning for assessment of last US slave ship; WATCH: Capitol Journal Week in Review
Daily News Digest – April 27, 2022
Alabama Medicaid enrollment increases as pandemic requirement continues; Blanchard loans campaign $1.6M; Ivey, James get major contributions; Arby's worker arrested after grease thrown on customer; Jan. 6 panel wants to hear from McCarthy after new audio; Russia releases U.S. Marine in prisoner exchange
Daily News Digest – April 25, 2022
More than 50% of teachers leave classroom within 3 years; AlaDems' 'Free Weed' site launches; Oak Mountain State Park expanding; Hunter Biden is a target if Republicans take back Congress
Daily News Digest – April 18, 2022
After 'draconian' cuts a decade ago, more support for mental health; Tax Day: an extension may be better than rushing a return; Space & Rocket Center marking 50th anniversary of Apollo 16; Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry; University of Alabama honors first Black football players
Daily News Digest – April 11, 2022
Education, controversial bills and ‘more money than we’ve ever had’ define session; Gambling, school choice efforts fall short in 2022 session; USS Alabama getting new deck after more than 8 decades; Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun rule; Ukrainian defenders dig in as Russia boosts firepower
Daily News Digest – April 7, 2022
What's on tap: final day; Education budget goes to the governor; Legislature passes job seeking requirements for unemployed; Bill changing 'good time' early release law pending on last day; Bill banning public money expenditures on ballot initiatives awaits final vote