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 Wooten13 hours ago
Prisons Plaintiffs in Alabama forced labor suit react to court order on injunctive relief Judge Maze acknowledged that plaintiffs had articulated valid constitutional theories for relief. StaffJune 20, 2024
Infrastructure BBE Toll Plaza demolition construction update Demolition teams are now working on final removal of the toll plaza structure. StaffJune 20, 2024
Environment Nature’s Wonder-Book: Alabama State Parks educate and inspire The goal is for all 21 state parks in Alabama to be environmental education providers. StaffJune 19, 2024
State Federal judge renews threat to sanction top LGBTQ rights lawyers Judge Liles Burke ordered attorneys in a lawsuit against Alabama's gender-affirming care ban to produce a privileged document. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2024
Health Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies Reproductive healthcare advocacy organizations sound alarm about negative trends in Alabama healthcare, blaming recent restrictions on abortion and IVF. Chance PhillipsJune 17, 2024
Health Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care Sewell's visit to UAB comes during National Cancer Survivors Month. StaffJune 17, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs. Mary Claire WootenJune 13, 2024
Health Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day Held twice each year, Take Back Day aims to reduce the risk of medication misuse and potential drug overdoses. StaffJune 12, 2024
State Pride flag stolen from flagpole at VMAC Tuscaloosa A pride flag raised at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuscaloosa was stolen and then returned by VA police. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2024