State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Courts Ten individuals charged with theft of federal program funds from Tuskegee University The conspiracy to commit federal program theft charge carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. StaffMay 14, 2024
State Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action respond to mass shooting at Stockton party Three people shot and killed and at least twelve wounded Saturday night in a shooting at a party in Stockton. StaffMay 14, 2024
National Sewell leads letter to Mexico demanding remedy to treatment of Vulcan Materials Last week marked two years since the Mexican government illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port. StaffMay 14, 2024
Health Diversicare of Montgomery celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week National Skilled Nursing Care week is May 12 through May 18. StaffMay 14, 2024
News Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2024
Economy Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW. Chance PhillipsMay 13, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT’s purchase of Foley Beach Express Bridge will be finalized on May 23 Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free. Chance PhillipsMay 13, 2024
Economy Nick Saban denies UAW endorsement in Alabama union vote controversy Ads suggested that Saban supported the UAW’s efforts to unionize the facility. StaffMay 13, 2024
Economy UAW files more unfair labor practice charges against Mercedes One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Courts Alabama civil forfeiture case Culley v. Marshall decided by Supreme Court In 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that preliminary hearings are not required before civil forfeiture. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024