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Signals

Deeper reads on the stories behind the stories — from East Alabama and beyond.

5 Signals Published  ·  Vol. 1
Section  ·  Signals Analysis  ·  Deep Read
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Alabama Redistricting, Explained

Every decade, Alabama’s political lines get redrawn. Here’s who does it, how it works, and what has been fought over for decades.

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Alabama 2026 Election Guide: Every Race, Every Date, What’s on Your Ballot

A rematch at the top of the ticket. An open Senate seat. A runoff next Tuesday. The whole ballot, from Montgomery to Chambers County.

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The Fund That Wouldn’t Die

The Senate declared it dead. The attorney general declared it dead. Then the Senate passed a $70 billion bill with the fund still in it.

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What Is The Frequency? Alabama’s Local Politics Newsletter, Explained

Five stories. Every Thursday. No static.

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What You Actually Need to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak

A cruise ship. A rare virus. Three deaths. And a question worth asking before the panic sets in.

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What Is a Signal?

Signals are deep-read analysis pieces that go beyond the five-story weekly format — extended coverage of a single topic, written for readers who want to understand a story before forming an opinion about it.