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 Wooten3 days ago
News Coca~Cola United to invest $330 million in new Birmingham facility The expansion is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain over 750 positions in the Magic City. StaffMay 24, 2024
Education Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville continues attacking Social Security funding model Tuberville says most people won’t receive Social Security benefits, alleging the government has wasted the money. Chance PhillipsMay 23, 2024
State PARCA: Huntsville grows as Birmingham and Montgomery fall behind Birmingham reclaims its spot from Montgomery as the second most populous city in the state of Alabama. Mary Claire WootenMay 23, 2024
Education Miles College celebrates 10-year business accreditation reaffirmation The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Board of Commissioners has granted a 10-year reaffirmation. StaffMay 23, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey finalizes state’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express With the end of tolling, all routes to Alabama’s beaches will be toll-free. StaffMay 23, 2024
State Troy University researcher leads development of lung surfactant for premature babies Lung surfactants help premature babies breathe while their lung cells finish developing. StaffMay 23, 2024
News Huntsville Library sets new policies after new state requirements Critics said the new policies do not align with recent APLS code changes and could result in the library losing $500,000 in state funding. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024
Courts Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024
Health Louisiana bill to criminalize abortion medications, echoing AG Marshall’s approach The Louisiana law echoes AG Steve Marshall's crusade in Alabama to attack reproductive health, threatening to prosecute women. Bill BrittMay 22, 2024