State Alabama lawmakers propose Veterans Resource Center for holistic support The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families. Staff8 hours ago
State New bylaws changes, same fights on the Alabama Democratic Party’s agenda this weekend In a lengthy interview, Joe Reed rejected some proposed ADP changes and said the DNC was "scared of" the Alabama party's Black leadership. Josh MoonOctober 18, 2024
Prisons Alabama executes Derrick Dearman in fifth execution of 2024 Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024. Mary Claire WootenOctober 18, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama receives federal approval to deploy $1.4 billion broadband expansion plan The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses. StaffOctober 18, 2024
State Veterans Affairs vice chair calls for commissioner’s resignation Scott Gedling urged Commissioner Kent Davis to resign for the agency's benefit, saying it has strayed from its real mission. Mary Claire WootenOctober 17, 2024
State Moms for Liberty shares 2025 agenda, doubling down on libraries The group is also pursuing to expand Alabama’s ban on instruction of LGBTQ+ content in schools. Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2024
Health Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11. Wesley WalterOctober 16, 2024
Health Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming The clinic is introducing Thrive, a program that will seek to address mental health crises among underserved populations. Alex JobinOctober 15, 2024
State AG: Alabama’s HB 172 does not apply to parody content HB 172 aims to address the creation and dissemination of deceptive media in election contexts. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Prisons Holman correctional officer arrested for smuggling meth into prison The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance. Alex JobinOctober 14, 2024
State SBVA unanimously asks commissioner to reconsider resigning The SBVA urged Davis to reconsider his resignation after the Veterans Benefits and Services Committee found no wrongdoing with ARPA funds. Mary Claire WootenOctober 11, 2024