Alabama
Ready to vote? Here’s how to register in Alabama
ALABAMA (WHNT) – The Alabama key political election is much less than a month away. If you’re brand-new to the state, recently 18, or you simply wish to ensure have all packages examined heading right into the May 24 political election, below’s a run-through of the citizen enrollment procedure in Alabama.
Citizen enrollment starts when you fill in an application. Citizen enrollment kinds can be submitted online or finished and also gone back to your area’s Board of Registrars workplace.
You are not formally signed up to elect till the Region Board of Registers testimonials and also authorizes your application.
The target date to sign up for the key political election is May 9.
On political election day, you have to provide a legitimate Alabama chauffeur’s permit or image ID to elect. If you do not have an image ID, you can ask for a totally free citizen ID card from the state. Accessibility the application below.
Alabama Assistant of State John Merrill informed Information 19 a check out to the surveys permits citizens to exercise public interaction.
“The citizen reaches fulfill his/her peers that are additionally signed up citizens that most likely to the surveys to cast a tally for the prospect of their selection,” Merrill claimed.
Merrill claimed conference due dates is required if you wish to enact the upcoming political election.
“Our team believe as long as individuals do what they’re meant to do in a prompt style, after that they won’t have any kind of issues,” Merrill claimed.
Might 17 is the target date to get an absentee tally by mail. The in-person absentee application target date is May 19.
Throughout the 2020 political election, citizens worried regarding COVID-19 direct exposure were enabled to elect by means of absentee tally. This year, Alabama will certainly downsize absentee alternatives. Consequently, you can anticipate to see even more citizens at the surveys on political election day.
“The number traditionally in the state of Alabama is 3- to 4% involvement by means of the absentee procedure with 96- to 97% of our individuals electing in-person on political election day which leads the country,” Merrill claimed.
The Sedimentary rock Region NAACP will certainly hold a citizen details act in Athens on April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests will certainly have the ability to sign up to elect and also get a citizen ID card.
Alabama
LSU Football Trending for Coveted Alabama Linebacker Following Unofficial Visit
Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff hosted one of the biggest recruiting events of the summer on Friday for the program’s annual Bayou Splash in Baton Rouge.
For Kelly and the Tigers, they brought in a myriad of commitments in both the 2025 and 2026 classes along with targets at the top of their Big Board.
The invite-only event was once again a huge success for the program with LSU now trending for numerous targets.
One name to keep tabs on is Gulf Shores (Ala.) native JaMichael Garrett.
The four-star 2026 linebacker has seen his status as a recruit skyrocket over the last few months after cracking the Top 150 in the recent update.
A Top 10 linebacker in America, Garrett has the Who’s Who of college football pursuing his services, but after trimming his list, it’s LSU and Auburn who are his finalists.
On Friday, Garrett made the drive to Baton Rouge for LSU’s Bayou Splash recruiting event where he was accompanied by several of the top targets on LSU’s radar.
Following the trip to check in with LSU, he hopped back in the car to make the trip up to Auburn where he will visit with the [Auburn] Tigers on Saturday.
With his finalists set in stone, Garrett confirmed a commitment is “coming soon” with a decision likely coming within the next week.
Right now, LSU is trending for his services following a beneficial visit to Baton Rouge for the Bayou Splash event.
Garrett is an elite-level linebacker who could thrive under defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s system. There is a need for linebackers in the 2026 cycle with the Tigers turning up the heat for Garrett.
LSU currently holds a pair of 2026 commitments, but after a huge weekend on the recruiting trail, we could see more pop sooner than later.
All signs point to Garrett joining the class.
Late Friday night, we saw the first prediction come in from On3 Sports’ Shea Dixon with more buzz trending LSU’s way.
For the Tigers, it would be a tremendous get for a program that is eyeing improvement for the long haul on the defensive side of the ball.
A Top 10 linebacker in America, Garrett is at the top of LSU’s 2026 Big Board with the program looking to get him on board sooner rather than later.
On Friday, he was alongside several top 2026 prospects with the No. 1 prospect in the country in town, Jahkeem Stewart.
Stewart, the the top recruit in the 2026 cycle, is just down the road from Baton Rouge and Brian Kelly’s coaching staff has kept tabs on the prospect many are preparing to call “generational”.
The prized defensive lineman plays his high school ball at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans (La.) where the Bayou Bengals have certainly dipped their toes in over the years.
From Leonard Fournette to Tyrann Mathieu, there have been several LSU greats that have come from the impressive Catholic League high school.
Now, LSU has their sights set on the next great recruit out of St. Augustine in coveted prospect Jahkeem Stewart.
The No. 1 overall player in the country, Stewart is a physical specimen of a defensive lineman who has programs across America salivating at his ceiling.
With a myriad of programs in his ear, Bo Davis and the Tigers have made sure to get in on the action as well.
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Alabama
Check out these five scenic parks in Alabama – Yellowhammer News
Alabama State Parks offer lots of opportunities for fun, adventure, and family escapes, especially in summer.
Monte Santo State Park
Madison County
Known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, Monte Santo offers diverse outdoor activities and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. It’s a perfect destination for nature lovers and families looking for a peaceful retreat.
Langan Park
Mobile
An urban oasis featuring lakes, walking trails, and large green spaces, Langan Park is a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy amenities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and the Mobile Museum of Art.
Blount Cultural Park
Montgomery
A blend of art and nature, this park is home to the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Blount Cultural Park is beautifully landscaped with gardens, ponds, and scenic walking trails for the perfect day for nature lovers or anyone looking for outdoor respite.
Black Creek Park
Fultondale
A spot featuring scenic walking trails, lush greenery and a family-friendly atmosphere, Black Creek Park is a natural getaway. Enjoy outdoor movie night under the stars, adding a touch of cinematic magic to this beautiful park.
Oak Mountain State Park
Pelham
A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Oak Mountain State Park offers a range of activities from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and horseback riding. With beautiful lakes and scenic views, it’s the perfect destination for adventure and relaxation.
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These Alabama airports are sharing $22 million in federal grants
Alabama airports are splitting $22 million in the latest round of federal grants to improve infrastructure like runways, lighting and taxiways.
Huntsville International Airport and Birmingham- Shuttlesworth International Airport are in line for the largest slices of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Grants, which are based both on passenger volume and capital improvement needs.
HSV will be getting $12.8 million to help shift a taxiway 200 feet and rehabilitate pavement and lighting on Runway 18/36, according to the FAA. In Birmingham, $6.9 million is earmarked for rehabilitation and construction of additional taxiways.
“The funding we’re announcing today will allow hundreds of airports to make critical improvements that will benefit passengers for years to come,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a news release announcing the grants.
The remaining funds are going to 10 other airports in the state, including:
- $667,080 to Weedon Field in Eufaula for taxiway construction
- $524,323 to Troy Municipal Airport for taxiway rehabilitation
- $332, 786 to MacCrenshaw Memorial in Greenville for apron rehabilitation
- $309,747 to Franklin Field in Union Springs for hangar construction
- $164,270 to Tuscaloosa National for lighting vault equipment reconstruction
- $46,674 to Gulf Shores International for temporary runway closure lighting
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