State Analysis | Immigrants drive Alabama’s economy despite political rhetoric Immigration is not merely a challenge to navigate but an opportunity to seize. Bill Britt19 hours ago
News Body cam footage shows police dog biting unarmed Black man “The video is clear,” a civil rights attorney said. “These men aren’t protecting the public or enforcing the law. They’re attacking an unarmed Black... Patrick DarringtonMay 6, 2023
State Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County. StaffMay 5, 2023
State Women’s Foundation announces new headquarters, two-year anniversary of expansion The Foundation will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house in June. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt targets fentanyl trafficking during Homeland Security subcommittee hearing Britt led a hearing on transnational criminal organizations and related drug and human trafficking. StaffMay 5, 2023
Courts Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman in custody According to the superseding information and plea documents, the incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2020. StaffMay 4, 2023
Public safety Hospital-linked violence intervention launches One of the main objectives of VIP2 is to reduce subsequent acts of violence. StaffMay 4, 2023
Congress Sens. Katie Britt, Chris Murphy discuss Protecting Kids on Social Media Act on Fox News The legislation would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media apps. StaffMay 4, 2023
News Governor honors Tuskegee University, Alabama exporters with “Trade Excellence Awards” The winners were honored at a special ceremony Wednesday at the State Capitol. StaffMay 4, 2023
News House bill passes to eliminate income tax on overtime pay The bill would save employees 5 percent on overtime pay accumulated over the course of the year. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023