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 Wooten10 hours ago
Party politics ALGOP Outreach Coalition seeks to build bridges to minority voters Among other speakers, Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, spoke about being the first African American elected as a Republican since Reconstruction. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2022
Health Companies begin requesting applications for medical marijuana licenses Around 200 total requests have been submitted in the first week of applications. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Bibb Correctional Facility The official cause of death is pending the results of an official autopsy. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
State Pilot program to aid incarcerated individuals get government ID The lack of identification for incarcerated individuals once they leave a correctional facility has profound effects. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education addresses student loan forgiveness The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states. StaffSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 9, 2022
Education Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a... Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Officials break ground on new mental health facility in Hoover Another groundbreaking is planned for an additional mental health facility in Madison County this fall. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
State AG’s office tosses charges against pharmacist, opens investigation into Pharmacy Board AG Steve Marshall dismissed charges against pharmacist Billy East and announced an investigation into the Pharmacy Board's actions in the case. Josh MoonSeptember 8, 2022