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 Wooten1 day ago
Economy Workers at an electric bus plant in Anniston unionized and won double-digit raises Thanks to a new law, New Flyer would’ve faced severe penalties if they’d voluntarily recognized the union just months later. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2024
Economy Department of Labor claims Mar-Jac Poultry of Alabama used oppressive child labor The Department of Labor says children worked “on the kill floor deboning poultry and cutting carcasses” in the Jasper factory. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2024
State Three babies left in Alabama’s Safe Haven Baby Boxes In a state without abortion, Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide mothers with an alternative choice. Mary Claire WootenMay 22, 2024
Congress $7.8 million in funding from Infrastructure Law to clean Brownfield sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s delegation to vote in favor of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMay 22, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition Madison Barrentine, a 12th grader at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Pratt City Cemetery." StaffMay 22, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey invites Alabama students to join for her Summer Reading Challenge The challenge encourages children to include reading in their summer activities. StaffMay 22, 2024
State Oak Mountain State Park shows off “first-class” campground Oak Mountain’s campground, one of the park’s top attractions, has gone through a complete teardown and rebuild. StaffMay 22, 2024
News Alabama League of Municipalities elects new president, vice president Dothan mayor Mark Saliba will serve as president, while Fairhope mayor Sherry Sullivan was elected as Vice President. Jacob HolmesMay 21, 2024
Courts Jefferson County DA: Toforest Johnson conviction “cannot be justified” Johnson's death sentence has attracted attention from several notable people, all calling for him to be released or a new trial granted. Josh MoonMay 21, 2024
Governor Juneteenth designated as state holiday for fourth year Although not legally considered an official state holiday, state employees will observe Juneteenth this year. Mary Claire WootenMay 21, 2024