State States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule 24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2024
Environment EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT announces state grants for two municipal airports ALDOT has awarded more than $300,000 in state funding to two municipal airports. StaffMay 27, 2024
Education Biden Administration relieves more student loan debt The Biden Administration relieved an additional $7.7 billion in student debts, assisting 160,000 borrowers across the country. Mary Claire WootenMay 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
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
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
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
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