State Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes. Mary Claire Wooten13 hours ago
News Madison councilman: My vote will always be for funding the library Huntsville-Madison library patrons once again debated the library's policies during the public comment section of a Madison City Council meeting. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2024
Elections PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2024
Education Child well-being in Alabama improves, relative to other states Alabama went from 45th to 39th in a national ranking of child well-being despite child poverty increasing significantly. Chance PhillipsJune 11, 2024
Infrastructure MPOs report status of Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project The project is essentially shovel-ready except for an inflation-driven gap in funding. StaffJune 11, 2024
State William Edge Thigpen, longtime State Representative, dies at 83 Thigpen served as a state representative for 12 years and as the assistant director of the ABC Agency for 13 years. StaffJune 10, 2024
News Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3 Jacob HolmesJune 10, 2024
Environment EPA funding to revitalize sites in North Alabama TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns. Mary Claire WootenJune 10, 2024
Economy Unemployment rate ticks up slightly despite 272,000 new jobs While unemployment did tick up slightly in May, a 4 percent unemployment rate is still historically low. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024
Economy Southern breakfast chain Waffle House announces company wide raises The Union of Southern Service Workers has taken credit for Waffle House increasing base pay and introducing seniority bonuses. Chance PhillipsJune 10, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority competing for EPA grant The Alabama Port Authority is applying for $69 million of funding to deploy new technologies. StaffJune 10, 2024