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 Wooten2 hours ago
Education DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist abuse victims statewide Two state organizations in Alabama are receiving grants totaling $181,736. StaffJuly 8, 2022
Environment Mobile water board warns customers of contaminated water The MAWSS said recent testing found PFAS/PFOS chemicals at rates well above the new EPA acceptable levels. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2022
Prisons Mother of incarcerated man found dead believes son was poisoned by inmates A formal autopsy and investigation are ongoing. John H. GlennJuly 7, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations jump More than 500 people were in hospitals with COVID-19 on July 5. John H. GlennJuly 7, 2022
Health Report shows what abortion procedures were most common in Alabama The report also details at which stages of pregnancy abortions occurred Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2022
State Meet Alabamians scheduled to compete in The World Games 2022 Here is a closer look at each of the five Alabamians set to compete. StaffJuly 7, 2022
Prisons Another death at Fountain Correctional Facility, inmate-on-inmate assault at Limestone Chadrick Aspen Wade, 30, was found unresponsive on his bunk, according to ADOC. John H. GlennJuly 7, 2022
Education Community colleges partner with associations, K-12 schools meet workforce shortage The Alabama Community College System is collaborating with both the Alabama Forestry Association and Alabama Poultry & Egg Association. StaffJuly 7, 2022
Health COVID positivity rate declines while hospitalizations continue to climb The number of people in Alabama hospitals with COVID-19 has continued to increase. John H. GlennJuly 6, 2022