Local news Limestone County freezes library funding The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2024
Legislature New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Economy AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices AT&T workers have been out of work for the past 19 days as they call on the company to come to the negotiating table. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Courts Judge rules patient advocate can’t join cannabis lawsuit The director of the Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis attempted to join the suit to give patients a "seat at the table." Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2024
Legislature Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2024
Elections Montgomery mayor formally endorses Figures in 2nd District race The state capital is the largest city in the district, which also includes a portion of Mobile. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2024
Legislature Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session. Jacob HolmesAugust 28, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2024
Courts Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear case on UMC split The major split in the denomination comes after the denomination voted earlier this year to end prohibitions on same-sex marriage. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2024