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 Britt21 hours ago
State Troy University researcher leads development of lung surfactant for premature babies Lung surfactants help premature babies breathe while their lung cells finish developing. StaffMay 23, 2024
Health Louisiana bill to criminalize abortion medications, echoing AG Marshall’s approach The Louisiana law echoes AG Steve Marshall's crusade in Alabama to attack reproductive health, threatening to prosecute women. Bill BrittMay 22, 2024
State Three babies left in Alabama’s Safe Haven Baby Boxes In a state without abortion, Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide mothers with an alternative choice. Mary Claire WootenMay 22, 2024
State Oak Mountain State Park shows off “first-class” campground Oak Mountain’s campground, one of the park’s top attractions, has gone through a complete teardown and rebuild. StaffMay 22, 2024
Education Alabama school district faces controversy over alleged religious assembly Parents reported that a seminar turned into a Christian proselytizing session. StaffMay 21, 2024
Education Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning. StaffMay 21, 2024
Public safety ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend, urges safe driving ALDOT is asking drivers to put safety first during the heavily traveled holiday period. StaffMay 21, 2024
Health Bill would reauthorize Poison Control Center Network program The bill will provide continued support for the Alabama Poison Information Center in Birmingham. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2024
Education Former U.S. Rep. Bud Cramer confirmed to Alabama A&M board For 18 years, Cramer served Alabama’s 5th Congressional District in Washington. StaffMay 17, 2024
Education Alabama furthering efforts to improve early childhood education Over 400 pre-K through 3rd grade classes are funded through the P-3 initiative. Mary Claire WootenMay 16, 2024