Municipal elections Sen. Vivian Figures rumored to be eyeing Mobile mayoral candidacy The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her. Alex JobinOctober 18, 2024
Elections Figures out-fundraises Dobson in latest FEC filings Figures raised more than $1 million between July and October while Dobson collected nearly half that. Alex JobinOctober 17, 2024
Local news Mayor Woodfin launches commission to address surging gun violence in Birmingham The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides. Alex JobinOctober 16, 2024
Health Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming The clinic is introducing Thrive, a program that will seek to address mental health crises among underserved populations. Alex JobinOctober 15, 2024
Prisons Holman correctional officer arrested for smuggling meth into prison The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance. Alex JobinOctober 14, 2024
Courts Majority of voters support mandating insurance coverage of IVF, polling shows Of those surveyed, 89 percent said that they support IVF treatment. Alex JobinOctober 11, 2024
Health Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage Alabama has the nation’s second-lowest ratio of dentists per population. Alex JobinOctober 10, 2024
Courts SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case The Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine filed the appeal in an attempt to overturn February's ruling. Alex JobinOctober 9, 2024
Elections Dobson proposes legislation to “notify officials when placing non-citizens in communities” Dobson said she intends to push for legislation that would require the federal government to disclose specific information to state and local officials. Alex JobinOctober 8, 2024
Legislature Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked. Alex JobinOctober 7, 2024