State Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices. StaffApril 20, 2022
State AG Marshall announces millions in settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors The settlement funds are to be used to remediate the harms caused by the opioid crisis in Alabama. StaffApril 20, 2022
Health General Fund budget will address Alabama’s maternal mortality crisis Advocates say extended coverage is the start of a "healthy future" for Alabama mothers. StaffApril 20, 2022
Elections 27 days left to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for primary election May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. StaffApril 20, 2022
Economy Westwater Resources, Alabama Graphite Products break ground on Kellyton processing plant The $202 million plant will process raw graphite for use in batteries that power electric vehicles, electronics and many other products. StaffApril 20, 2022
State Southern Prep Academy Banquet on April 22 Mike Durant, Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate, will be the keynote speaker. StaffApril 20, 2022
Environment Lake Guntersville Park now boasts roads made with recycled scrap tires The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Sewell to announce $575,000 in federal funding for Hill Hospital in York The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Manufacture Alabama announces first board member to represent the automotive industry Karen Johnston, who is the regional director for Toyota North America’s Government Affairs team, will serve a two-year term, effective April 8, 2022. StaffApril 19, 2022
Economy Alabama March unemployment rate ties historic low of 2.9 percent The number of unemployed people also hit a new record low. StaffApril 18, 2022