Education Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process Revelations that one of two finalists was caught up in a 2021 fraud investigation has raised more questions about an already questionable MPS search. Josh Moon8 hours ago
Municipal elections Bolin beats Silverstein for Jefferson County Commission seat The race was technically nonpartisan, but Bolin framed himself as a strong Republican. Samuel StettheimerJuly 19, 2023
Local news New director steps in as Prattville library debate continues Andrew Foster said the calls to remove or reclassify certain books for minors containing LGBTQ and sexual content are a "steep slope." Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2023
Local news Prattville library challengers recruiting people to negatively review books The group is assigning books to be reviewed and instructing reviewers to use verbiage that aligns with Alabama anti-obscenity law. Jacob HolmesJuly 13, 2023
Economy Birmingham ranked third in Gen Z home ownership Gen Z accounted for 20.79 percent of mortgage requests in the Birmingham metro. Samuel StettheimerJuly 6, 2023
Local news Jefferson County Commission race kicks off The special election will replace the district 5 seat vacated by Steve Ammons. Samuel StettheimerJuly 5, 2023
Municipal elections Johnny Turner announces candidacy for Limestone County commissioner Turner spent 12 years advocating for Limestone County under former congressman Mo Brooks. Jacob HolmesJune 22, 2023
Municipal elections Adam Enfinger launches campaign for Dale County Commission chairman Enfinger previously served on the Newton City Council before his election to the Dale County Commission. StaffJune 13, 2023
Legislature Occupational tax bill died this session. What was the reason? SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Local news Prattville library becomes battleground for book-banning culture war A group of Prattville parents challenged the inclusion of LGBTQ books in the children's section of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesMay 30, 2023
Local news Birmingham mayor prioritizes neighborhoods, youth, public transportation in budget Neighborhood revitalization remains the Woodfin administration’s top priority. StaffMay 18, 2023