State American homelessness is on the rise, what about in Alabama? With national homelessness on an unprecedented rise, what is the state of homelessness in Alabama? Alex Jobin17 hours ago
Economy Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Elections SPLC launches bilingual voting campaign The campaign is designed to mobilize and unite voters of color across the South. StaffJune 13, 2024
Elections BCA endorses Kelvin Datcher in House District 52 special election The House District 52 special primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 18. StaffJune 13, 2024
Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional A Florida ban on gender-affirming care “not meaningfully distinguishable from” a similar Alabama ban currently in effect was declared unconstitutional. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Economy NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Health Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day Held twice each year, Take Back Day aims to reduce the risk of medication misuse and potential drug overdoses. StaffJune 12, 2024
Economy Small Business Uncertainty Index reaches highest level since 2020 The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. StaffJune 12, 2024
State Pride flag stolen from flagpole at VMAC Tuscaloosa A pride flag raised at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuscaloosa was stolen and then returned by VA police. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2024