Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob Holmes21 hours ago
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
National SPLC releases 2022 “Year In Hate and Extremism” report The SPLC found that there was a marked shift in extremism into mainstream discourse and onto “main street” in 2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Education UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation In 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students to sustain enrollment at the university. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2023
National Sen. Britt: China must stop helping Iran work around American sanctions While elevated sanctions are in place, Iran has experienced an increase in oil exports. StaffJune 6, 2023
Courts Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities. Bill BrittJune 5, 2023
Prisons Two incarcerated men found dead in separate facilities Wednesday With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
State Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
State Ivey signs bill making Yellowhammer Cookie official state cookie The bill came about after students at Trinity Presbyterian School realized the state had no official state cookie. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023