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
Legislature Pharmacy board faces scrutiny after public examiner’s report reveals violations Lawyers accused the board of levying illegally high and arbitrary fines following a public examiners' report that showed violations. Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2024
News Dothan Library board renews director’s contract amid challenges Warren has served as director of the system since 2020 after previously serving as library director in Auburn. Jacob HolmesAugust 22, 2024
Local news North Shelby Library director resigns after board takeover North Shelby Library director Kate Etheredge announced her resignation Monday after a year of controversy at the library. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2024
Local news Letter urges Albertville council to ignore zoning rules that could impact immigrants Numerous community organizations called on the Albertville City Council Monday not to begin enforcement of certain zoning ordinances. Jacob HolmesAugust 20, 2024
Elections Civil rights organiztions threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge... Jacob HolmesAugust 20, 2024
Courts Supreme Court allows block to remain in place on most new Title IX regulations The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Local news Ozark Library reopening after policy change, book review No books were removed due to being obscene, sexually explicit or inappropriate for minors. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024