Local news Friends of the Library present $63,000 donation to Dothan library This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group. Jacob Holmes4 hours ago
Local news Birmingham Biotechnology Hub wins $43.6 million grant that will benefit entire state The funding will support several central Alabama entities working to advance the state’s biotechnology ecosystem and impact. Staff5 days ago
Local news Fairhope City Council reappoints library board members targeted by Clean Up Alabama The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Municipal elections Connie Hudson announces campaign for Mayor of Mobile Her political career started in 2001, when she was elected to the Mobile city council. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Local news Spanish Fort Library expands challenge procedures The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed appoints Jerime Reid as chief of staff Previously serving as COO, Reid was responsible for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across city departments. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Birmingham launches HEART program to support unhoused residents in crisis HEART will now dispatch trained professionals to provide compassionate care and connect individuals to essential resources. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Local news Athens, Limestone vote to change library board makeup Citizens calling for a joint library have also been critical of LGBTQ+ materials in youth sections. Jacob HolmesJanuary 7, 2025
Local news Decatur City Council to review police department’s internal review Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 7, 2025
Local news City of Ozark becomes Certified Local Government Ozark is the newest municipality to become a Certified Local Government, marking the state’s 35th CLG. StaffJanuary 7, 2025