State Looming TikTok ban could have consequences for Alabama businesses, content creators Some 78,000 businesses in Alabama actively use TikTok. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
State Alabamians to finally see grocery tax relief Alabama will now join the 47 other states, including our border states of Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, that do not fully tax groceries. StaffSeptember 1, 2023
Corruption State Rep. Rogers’ assistant indicted on fraud related to kickback scheme A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2023
Infrastructure Gov. Kay Ivey announces widening of I-65 and I-59 The largest project announced is the next phase of the governor’s plans to widen Interstate 65. StaffSeptember 1, 2023
Public safety Family of man killed by police plead to see body cam footage The Mobile Police Department and city attorney have said the footage won't be released as long as an active investigation is ongoing. Patrick DarringtonAugust 31, 2023
State AMCC intends to go “back to square one” on medical marijuana licensure process The parties agreed to extend a court order preventing the commission from moving forward with its licensure process. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2023
State Montgomery attorney will guide the AMCC legal team going forward Mark D. Wilkerson has joined the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's legal team as lead outside counsel. Bill BrittAugust 29, 2023
State Majority of Ozark City Council expresses public support of library Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2023
Governor Ivey appoints new member to Board of Pardons and Parole Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position. Patrick DarringtonAugust 29, 2023
State Groups demand Hyundai raise standards after child labor scandals, worker death Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement. StaffAugust 29, 2023
Prisons Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023