Courts Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books. Jacob Holmes2 hours ago
Environment ADEM investigating fuel leak in Pelham Creek The pipeline's owner, Texas-based Kinder Morgan, has shut down the pipeline as workers investigate the leak, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Prisons Alabama correctional officers charged with drug possession, beating prisoner The U.S Department of Justice is suing Alabama over the state's deadly prison system, alleging unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Health Alabama doctors behind anti-vaccine letter to Kay Ivey Misinformation on COVID-19 is resulting in a public health crisis and filling Alabama’s hospital beds with the unvaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
State Faulkner University’s Annual Benefit Dinner featuring Mike Pence is sold out All proceeds from the dinner event will go to support the university, primarily scholarships. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2021
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA grants Alabama $4.5 million for airport infrastructure upgrades The seven grants were awarded to three local airports in Alabama, amounting to $4,505,710. StaffOctober 1, 2021
State National Drive Electric Week EVent set for Pepper Place in Birmingham Saturday Visitors to Pepper Place on Saturday can talk to EV owners and kick the tires on a selection of EVs. StaffOctober 1, 2021
State Activist coalition will hold its own redistricting public hearing on Oct. 13 Group members criticized the Committee on Reapportionment hearings as inaccessible to the public. Micah DanneySeptember 30, 2021
State U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 7 Alabama endangered species lost to extinction “We’re at risk of losing hundreds more species because of a lack of urgency,” said a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity. Brandon MoseleySeptember 30, 2021
National Lawmaker calls for Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray to receive Medal of Freedom Fred Gray is a former state legislator, civil rights attorney, National Bar Association president and Civil Rights leader. Brandon MoseleySeptember 29, 2021
Elections Katie Britt endorsed by political arm of Alabama Farmers Federation The endorsement is widely viewed as the top grassroots endorsement available in the state of Alabama. StaffSeptember 29, 2021