January 6, 2026

Secretary of State Wes Allen Directs Removal of Noncitizens Registered to Vote

Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has identified 186 noncitizens registered to vote in Alabama, using the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program and has directed their immediate removal from Alabama’s voter file. Voting history records further indicate that 25 of the 186 noncitizen voters […]

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City of Jasper Introduces Homelessness Response Framework

JASPER, AL – Mayor Josh Gates presented the Jasper City Council with the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework during a work session held Monday, January 5, 2026. The Framework outlines an organized, data-driven approach to begin addressing homelessness in the community while balancing compassion, public safety, and long-term sustainability. Homelessness is a complex challenge facing communities across Alabama

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