Congress Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits The House passed a bill expanding healthcare, housing, education and support for veterans, now heading to the Senate. Mary Claire Wooten18 hours ago
State AG Marshall argues employer health plans shouldn’t have to cover gender-affirming surgery Gabriel Arkles says it’s “disheartening to see states advocating for the right to ... deny necessary healthcare to their citizens.” Chance PhillipsOctober 2, 2024
News Dockworkers go on strike across the East and Gulf Coasts The strike has effectively shut down half of the nation's ports, with workers from Maine to Texas participating in the work stoppage. Alex JobinOctober 2, 2024
News SPLC urges policymakers to prevent hate-fueled crimes during Hate Crimes Awareness Month SPLC is elevating four policy recommendations to prevent and combat hate crimes. StaffOctober 2, 2024
News Book “Alabama Faith” celebrates the beauty of church stained glass across the state "Alabama Faith" features over 140 breathtaking photographs of stained glass windows from various denominations. StaffOctober 2, 2024
Education Keith Phillips appointed interim president at Wallace Community College Dothan Phillips will serve following the retirement of Dr. Linda Young, who served as president of the college for 36 years. StaffOctober 2, 2024
Elections State Rep. Daniels endorses Figures for Congress; Ivey backs Dobson in new ad Daniels and Figures faced each other in the runoff for the nomination, but said Monday that there has never been a question of support. Jacob HolmesOctober 1, 2024
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $3.1 million to fund more road and bridge projects across state Since the passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act, local projects in all 67 counties have been awarded state transportation funding. StaffOctober 1, 2024
State AG Marshall claims that violent Venezuelan gangs are flying into the country Marshall's comments mirror now-debunked conspiracy theories spread by former President Donald Trump. Alex JobinOctober 1, 2024
Elections Kentucky partners with Alabama to improve voter roll accuracy Kentucky is the seventh state to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of State's office to compare voter rolls. Mary Claire WootenOctober 1, 2024
Elections Voters in House District 52 choose between Datcher and Brown in special election today Voters in Alabama's House District 52 head to the polls today to decide who will complete the term of former Rep. John Rogers. StaffOctober 1, 2024