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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Alabama votes today: polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Plus, Elmore and Autauga county football teams are headed to the playoffs.

The Daily Montgomery team2 stories17 sources6 min read

Election DayTop story

Alabama polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Election Day today

The ballot also carries four proposed constitutional amendments

4
proposed statewide constitutional amendments
7
U.S. House seats on the ballot
1
U.S. Senate seat up for election

Source: Montgomery Advertiser

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Alabama's 2026 general election is Tue., Nov. 3, and WSFA reports your ballot has races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, commissioner of agriculture and industries, auditor, treasurer and U.S. Senate. The Montgomery Advertiser adds that all seven U.S. House seats and every seat in the Alabama House and Senate are up too.

  • Polls: open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. central time
  • Bring: a valid photo ID
  • Find your polling place: the Secretary of State's online voter lookup
  • Sample ballots: posted for every county by the Secretary of State

We suggest going early. Secretary of State Wes Allen says if you're in line by 7 p.m., you'll be able to vote. The state's 2026 voters' guide says anyone who tries to join the line after 7 p.m. won't be permitted to vote. Some Alabama polling places are in the Eastern Time Zone, where the same hours apply in Eastern Time.

Alabama polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today

Polling places across Alabama

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open, central time
Date
Tue., Nov. 3
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Valid photo ID

Sources: WSFA, Montgomery Advertiser

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High School Football

Elmore and Autauga county football teams have secured spots in the playoffs

If you follow Friday night football, the postseason is here. High school football teams from Elmore and Autauga counties have secured their places in the postseason, and they're preparing for what looks like an exciting playoff run in both the Alabama High School Athletic Association () and the Alabama Independent School Association (). Prattville leads the local teams.

7 p.m.Friday kickoff for first-round AHSAA playoff games, unless otherwise noted

The Montgomery Independent lists every first-round game at 7 p.m. Friday unless a pairing says otherwise.

Source: Montgomery Independent

  • First round of the AHSAA playoffs: Fri., Nov. 6
  • Kickoff: 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

The Montgomery Independent has posted the pairings for the first round of the state football playoffs, along with flag football pairings, AISA pairings and standings. We suggest checking your team's kickoff time before you head out, since some games may start at a different time.

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News Notes

New association

The Gulf States Independent Athletic Association unveiled itself Oct. 29 at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl, with Glynn Lott as executive director. It opens the door for public and private schools to compete against one another. The group announced applications would open Nov. 1, with an April 2027 deadline for the inaugural 2027-28 season. The group says it plans to begin play next year, and Lott's goal is at least 50 schools. Montgomery AdvertiserWBMAwsfa.com

The Gulf States association is opening applications and aiming for 50 schools

  1. Oct. 29The Gulf States Independent Athletic Association announced its formation at Cramton Bowl.
  2. Nov. 1Membership applications are planned to open to public and private schools.
  3. April 2027Application deadline for the inaugural 2027-28 season.
  4. Fall 2027Executive director Glynn Lott's goal is at least 50 schools playing.

Sources: Montgomery Advertiser, WBMA

Drought loans

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to eligible small businesses and private nonprofits hit by a drought that began April 21, the says. Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes and Chilton counties are among those eligible. WSFA

Chicken crown

Tasting Table named Martin's Restaurant, a meat-and-three in business more than 80 years, the best place for fried chicken in Alabama, AL.com reports. Tasting Table used online reviews, media mentions and dining awards to pick its winners. AL.com

Hornets

Alabama State lost the Magic City Classic to Alabama A&M, putting its SWAC title hopes at severe risk, and the Hornets now need A&M to lose out and Bethune-Cookman to lose two games. Next up is Texas Southern, Alabama State's last road game. Montgomery Advertiser

Close call

T.J. Jackson's 28-yard field goal with 2 seconds left ended Opelika's upset bid over No. 20 nationally ranked Prattville (10-0), the Opelika Observer reports. The Alabama Sports Writers Association has Prattville as Class 6A's top team. Opelika Observer

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Around Alabama

Gas prices

AAA says Alabama's average fell 7 cents to $3.73 a gallon, while the national average fell 5 cents to $4.16 on Monday, still well above last year's $3.03. AAA points to less demand and cheaper winter fuel blends, while crude oil near $100 a barrel is holding prices up. The Troy Messenger

Alabama's gas average sits below the national average

$3.73

Alabama average

Source: The Troy Messenger

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Alabama average$3.73
U.S. average$4.16−43¢
U.S. last year$3.03+70¢

Dispensary

Callie's Apothecary opens its Bessemer dispensary Tuesday morning, its third in Alabama and the fourth to open statewide. Callie's also has a Montgomery location, and some patients had been traveling to Montgomery or Athens. wvtm

Auburn kickoff

Auburn's game at Mississippi State kicks off at 11 a.m. CT Nov. 14 in Starkville. It will air on ESPN or ESPN2. Gadsden Times

EV charging

Electric vehicle drivers on Interstate 65 now have a fast-charging option with the new Tesla Supercharger station in Pine Level. It's at the Texaco station off Exit 186. Elmore-Autauga News

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The Wrap

A piece of Montgomery's past just got a makeover: the Montgomery Botanical Gardens' historic fountain and basin has been newly restored, and a ribbon cutting today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, celebrates its unveiling. The listing puts the event at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club. Fresh water features always make a garden feel a little fancier.

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  5. Elmore-Autauga Newselmoreautauganews.com
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  12. Opelika Observeropelikaobserver.com
  13. The Troy Messengertroymessenger.com
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  16. Elmore-Autauga Newselmoreautauganews.com
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Daily Montgomeryto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Alabama votes today: polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Plus, Elmore and Autauga county football teams are headed to the playoffs.

The TLDR

  1. Alabama polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today; bring a valid photo ID
  2. Elmore and Autauga county football teams are headed to the playoffs
  3. A new athletic association is taking applications from public and private schools
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From WSFA, WAKA 8 and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.

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    Tallassee police chief to remain on the job

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  2. WAKA 88 hours ago

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    A teacher at L.E.A.D. Academy in Montgomery faces drug trafficking and gun charges.

    Also reported byWSFAMontgomery Advertiser

  3. WAKA 88 hours ago

    Montgomery police, sheriff’s office announce traffic crash partnership

    The City of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office have announced a partnership to support traffic crash response within Montgomery city limits.

  4. Opelika Observer8 hours ago

    Opelika nearly upsets nationally ranked Prattville

    BY DANIEL SCHMIDT THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Inside Stanley-Jensen Stadium, a sense of deja vu clung to the crisp autumn air. In 2011, an upstart Opelika High School football team defeated a nationally ranked Prattville High School squad 16-14, and for 39 minutes and 55 seconds, the 2026 version of the Bulldogs appeared capable of

  5. WSFA9 hours ago

    Advocates petition Gov. Ivey to commute death row inmate's sentence

    Anti-death penalty advocates have petitioned Governor Kay Ivey to commute the death sentence of inmate Michael Shannon Taylor.

  6. WSFA9 hours ago

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