Prisons Group of senators criticize Corizon/YesCare’s bankruptcy maneuver Facing tens of millions in lawsuits, prison health care provider Corizon utilized a complicated bankruptcy maneuver in Texas. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Courts Judge dismisses Birmingham Southern suit over Distressed Institution loan Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson said he did not have authority to force the state to loan the college money. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Elections Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Legislature House school safety commission starts new discussion at speaker’s behest The commission is being revived after being created in 2016 and making recommendations to the Legislature in 2018. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Legislature Lawmaker plans to bring bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade State Rep. Mack Butler said he is bringing the bill to combat “an agenda” in the public school system. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2023
Local news Cullman Library Board declines to move challenged books The books were all challenged by one resident for LGBTQ+ content. Jacob HolmesOctober 23, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders call for West Alabama highway construction to continue without delay The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Education Birmingham Southern sues state treasurer for denying loan application Unless the court decides in favor of Birmingham Southern before Oct. 30, the college is expected to cease operations at the end of the... Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Health Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed... Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Prisons New report recounts checkered history of Alabama’s prison healthcare provider The company took advantage of a complicated bankruptcy process to shed liabilities and lawsuits against it for inadequate care. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023