Congress Sen. Britt commends Rep. Palmer for introducing House companion to Lulu’s Law The legislation would codify shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts may be transmitted. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Local news Birmingham receives $4.2 million grant secured by Sen. Britt for Real Time Crime Center The city of Birmingham will use these funds to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Rogers joins ABC Alabama’s 2024 Congressional Hard Hat Tour in Oxford During the tour, Rogers engaged with industry leaders and frontline construction workers. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell tours new UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT awards more than $485,000 in funding to three Alabama airports These grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. StaffAugust 19, 2024
National Yellowhammer Fund Gala makes D.C. debut for reproductive justice in the deep South This groundbreaking event will bring together supporters of reproductive health, rights, and justice. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights offense Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Local news Former Homewood finance director charged with embezzlement Robert Winston Burgett, 64, of Hueytown, has been charged with three counts of wire fraud. StaffAugust 19, 2024
State Visitors can return to Gulf State Park Pier today Renovation work that began in November 2023 has been completed. StaffAugust 19, 2024