Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips20 hours ago
State Southern Prep Academy Banquet on April 22 Mike Durant, Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate, will be the keynote speaker. StaffApril 20, 2022
Health Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2022
Infrastructure Report: Alabama’s Black Belt infrastructure needs investments, attention The Education Policy Center report notes Alabama has made strides since 2019 toward addressing infrastructure problems, but more is needed. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022
Environment Lake Guntersville Park now boasts roads made with recycled scrap tires The repaving was paid for in part by a $829,080 grant from ADEM to Alabama State Parks. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Sewell to announce $575,000 in federal funding for Hill Hospital in York The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Manufacture Alabama announces first board member to represent the automotive industry Karen Johnston, who is the regional director for Toyota North America’s Government Affairs team, will serve a two-year term, effective April 8, 2022. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Port Authority Chair admits mistake in CEO compensation, country club fees Port Authority Chair T. Bestor Ward III unilaterally approved a pay increase for Driscoll and a bonus to cover a country club membership. Bill BrittApril 18, 2022
Health Alabama Legislature resolution supports Fort McClellan health registry Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s simple A lot of evil has occurred in our state under the guise of heritage, law and so-called etiquette. We need to face those facts.... David PersonApril 15, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022