Infrastructure Alabama roads ranked 2nd nationwide amid debate over truck weight limits Despite remarkable progress, challenges loom in the form of SB110 and HB204, which would increase weight limits for log trucks. Bill Britt23 hours ago
Prisons Contract review brings concerns with ADOC’s progress The Legislative Joint Contract Review Committee reviewed four ADOC contracts, totaling around $2.4 million. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 6, 2024
Prisons Alabama set to execute sixth inmate this year Derrick Dearman, 35, confessed to the brutal murders of five people in Citronelle in 2016. Alex JobinSeptember 5, 2024
State ALEA reports Labor Day 2024 traffic and boating statistics The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 5, 2024
Health Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor Delays caused by prior authorization are a growing problem that leave frustrated patients stuck. StaffSeptember 5, 2024
Education ASU’s 2024 fall student enrollment increases Overall enrollment, including incoming freshmen, returning students, and graduate students, increased by 5.27 percent. StaffSeptember 4, 2024
Infrastructure Sen. Britt advances $3 million for water system in Union Springs Britt secured $3 million for Union Springs to upgrade water infrastructure to benefit local facilities. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 3, 2024
Environment State continues to face dry conditions, pine beetle outbreak despite July rainfall The state remained driest in the northwest with some locations at 25 to 50 percent of their normal precipitation. Wesley WalterAugust 30, 2024
Education PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama shows significant gains in third-grade ELA proficiency, driven by the Literacy Act. Mary Claire WootenAugust 30, 2024
Health CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee The CDC has awarded the grant to improve the Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee's functions over the next five years. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2024
Prisons Screening of “Sing Sing” at Auburn University sparks deep discussion on prison reform Sing Sing delves into the daily struggles incarcerated men face as they navigate the dehumanizing conditions in prison. StaffAugust 29, 2024