State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
National Sewell acknowledges third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack “As we move forward, we must remember that there can be no healing without accountability," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 8, 2024
State Auburn graduate wins top prize at WEWA’s Alabama Wildlife Fine Arts Competition Knox, a 2021 graduate of Auburn University, created the artwork specifically for the competition in Wetumpka. StaffJanuary 8, 2024
Courts Late breaking legal drama: Medical cannabis lawsuit heats up in Montgomery This legal maneuver follows Judge James Anderson's order granting expedited discovery to the plaintiffs, a move aimed at restoring public trust. Bill BrittJanuary 5, 2024
Education Autauga-Prattville Library Board installs new officers The board also chose applicants to recommend for the remaining vacant positions, but did not release those names. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2024
Prisons Adam Klifton Bond found dead in ADOC facility In December, Bond's family testified how afraid they were for him in Alabama's prisons. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 5, 2024
Economy NFIB Jobs Report: Labor quality remains top concern for small business owners Labor costs reported as the single most important problem for business owners increased. StaffJanuary 5, 2024
News Alabama man known for Jan. 6 insurrection role indicted on rape charge Herrington pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers during the events of January 6. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 4, 2024
Courts Judge halts Alabama medical cannabis licenses for a third time The flawed and beleagured medical cannabis licensure process has hit yet another legal snag. Josh MoonJanuary 4, 2024
Prisons U.N. experts express alarm over Alabama’s planned execution via nitrogen hypoxia Alabama is planning to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith on Jan. 25 using nitrogen hypoxia, an untested method. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 4, 2024
Elections Ethics director: “We don’t disqualify anybody” When Mike Matthews, an incumbent Republican candidate, was removed from the ballot due to a technical error, he cried foul. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2024