State Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform. Mary Claire Wooten2 hours ago
State “Let us also honor their lives by rejecting hate:” SPLC remembers Holocaust Wednesday is the 16th annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day. John H. GlennJanuary 27, 2021
Local news Settlement agreement reached to address alleged ABC Coke pollution GASP claims that ABC Coke, which has operated in northern Birmingham for generations, has polluted the area over the course of decades. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 27, 2021
Prisons 57 Alabama inmates have died after testing positive for COVID-19 Approximately 58 percent of incarcerated people in Alabama's prisons have been tested for COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 26, 2021
Elections Brooks says controversial stand is helping him in the polls According to Brooks, recent polling suggests that he still has the support of the people of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 26, 2021
State Alabama Farmer’s Federation turns 100 years old The Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921 to provide a voice for farm families. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 26, 2021
State Alabama ranked below “basic equality” for LGBTQ residents The state is one of 27 that a leading anti-discrimination organization categorized as having inadequate protections. Micah DanneyJanuary 26, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Chip Brown proposes “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights” The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2021
State ProgressPAC announces 2021 board of directors, chairman ProgressPAC is the official state political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama. StaffJanuary 26, 2021
Education MPS to return to virtual learning until teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Education After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021