News ALDOT prepares for upcoming winter weather throughout the state ALDOT is planning extensive pretreatment operations across the state and will conduct active clearing and treatment operations when snowfall begins. Staff1 day ago
Economy Double digit containment volume growth continues at the Port of Mobile Containers rose 33.0 percent, refrigerated containers rose 80.9 percent, and rail intermodal transfers rose 148.2 percent. StaffMarch 17, 2022
Economy Niagara Bottling plans Alabama production facility, creating 50 jobs in Opelika The bottling plant, located in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park along Interstate 85, will create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 17, 2022
Elections Multiple polls show Ivey with commanding lead in gubernatorial race Three new polls show Ivey could cruise to the GOP nomination without a runoff. Josh MoonMarch 16, 2022
Courts Transgender Alabamians tell court lack of accurate IDs puts their lives at risk The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision. StaffMarch 16, 2022
News Sheriff, constable take home top honors at first responders awards dinner All awards were based on submissions to the association's website by the general public. StaffMarch 16, 2022
Elections New poll shows Durant, Britt leading U.S. Senate race, Ivey still strong The poll conducted by the Forestry Association shows Britt and Durant pulling away from Brooks, while Ivey holds a commanding lead. Josh MoonMarch 15, 2022
Prisons Mother seeks answers after son’s likely drug overdose death in Alabama prison Barbara Maxwell says her son's death was preventable, and that officials need to act to rid the state's prisons of drugs. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 15, 2022
Economy Alabama’s January unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, unchanged from December 2021’s rate. StaffMarch 15, 2022
Health Governor awards $30 million to rural hospitals COVID recovery grants Alabama received $2.1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds. StaffMarch 15, 2022
Education Secretary Barbara Cooper elected to National Association’s Board of Directors The National Association for the Education of Young Children recently announced the election of Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Barbara Cooper. StaffMarch 15, 2022