Courts Plaintiffs say new Prattville library policies remain unconstitutional The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books. Jacob Holmes14 mins ago
Infrastructure Port of Mobile containerized cargo growth continues Container volume through the Port of Mobile marked its third-highest lift in September delivering a 27 percent year-to-date increase. StaffOctober 13, 2021
National Game Changer Award awarded to Birmingham native Erica Iheme A graduate of Alabama A&M, Iheme spent 17 years as an organizer and union builder throughout the United States. John H. GlennOctober 13, 2021
Health Alabama COVID-19 vaccination rate drops after summer surge A recent U.S. Census Bureau poll shows the most common reason people refuse vaccines is over concerns about possible side effects. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 12, 2021
Elections Brock Colvin announces campaign for House District 26 The district is currently occupied by Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Guntersville, who is not running for re-election. John H. GlennOctober 12, 2021
Health Investments in access to healthcare stands at a critical moment Two Washington think tanks have released findings about the future of health insurance subsidies and access to care. Charlie WalkerOctober 11, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisoner who sued after 2016 stabbing killed in another attack Travis Hutchins, 34, died after being attacked by a man with a weapon, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed to APR. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021
Elections Congressman Jerry Carl calls out Mo Brooks over ALFA “open borders” comments Carl said ALFA's endorsement of Brooks' opponent, Katie Britt, is because ALFA sees "more in Katie and less in Mo." Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021
Health Ivey extends COVID-19 state of emergency to end of October A total of 7,670 Alabamians have died this year due to COVID-19. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2021
State Alabama accepting hemp-growing, processing applications starting Tuesday The last day to apply for an industrial hemp license is Nov. 29. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The end is near. Repeat. We don’t seem to have the patience it’ll take to really turn the corner on COVID. Joey KennedyOctober 10, 2021