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. Staff16 hours ago
State Clay County resident indicted on charges of absentee ballot fraud Terry Heflin of Clay County has been charged with seven felony counts of absentee ballot fraud. StaffAugust 1, 2024
News Alabama will not participate in IRS’ new free Direct File program Alabamians won’t be able to file their taxes using the IRS’ free Direct File service during the 2025 filing season. Chance PhillipsJuly 31, 2024
News U.S. Senator Katie Britt introduces Lulu’s Law in honor of brave Alabama teenager Lulu’s Law will enable shark attack alerts via mobile phone warnings for public safety. StaffJuly 31, 2024
Infrastructure $550M federal grant boosts I-10 Mobile River Bridge Project It's one of the largest federal grants in the state's history. StaffJuly 30, 2024
State Sweet Grown Alabama hosts fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner Over 550 pounds of locally grown products were prepared by Chef Dave Garfrerick of Garfrerick’s Café in Oxford. StaffJuly 29, 2024
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 WootenJuly 26, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards grant for Juvenile Justice Summit The state is administering the grant using funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffJuly 26, 2024
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 PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards over $3 million for weatherizing assistance Weatherization assistance will make low-income homes more energy efficient, prioritizing vulnerable groups in funding selection. Mary Claire WootenJuly 25, 2024
Infrastructure Opinion | Fiber is the gold standard, superior to other forms of broadband delivery There is a reason that fiber is considered the gold standard of broadband infrastructure. Kenneth BoswellJuly 25, 2024