Economy Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer An NLRB judge ruled Amazon violated the law by confiscating union materials, surveilling employees, and threatening plant closure. Chance Phillips1 day ago
Environment Alabama continues a program to combat tire dumping statewide The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives. Mary Claire WootenOctober 23, 2024
Education Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state. Alex JobinOctober 23, 2024
News The Magic City Classic: A celebration of HBCU legacy and football rivalry For decades, the Magic City Classic has attracted tens of thousands of alumni, fans, and supporters, turning Birmingham into a vibrant hub. StaffOctober 23, 2024
Prisons Petition seeks to mandate body cams for AL correctional officers Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute mandatory body cams. Alex JobinOctober 22, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT developing statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan, seeks public input ALDOT aims to develop safer, more accessible routes for non-motorized travelers. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Economy Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Education Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literacy mascot, announced the delivery of more than 30,000 books. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Economy Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy. StaffOctober 22, 2024
Elections Secretary of state releases mandated press release on court overturn of voter purge On Oct. 16, a U.S. District Court issued an injunction that effectively reversed Allen's "Process to Remove Noncitizens." Alex JobinOctober 21, 2024
Economy Troublemakers School teaches Alabamians about “taking on the boss, and winning” On Saturday, over a hundred attendees flocked to a Birmingham church to learn about labor organizing in the South. Chance PhillipsOctober 21, 2024