Congress Reps. Terri Sewell, Jasmine Crockett to visit Miles College for Women’s History Month The discussion aims to highlight the contributions of women in politics and inspire the next generation of leaders. StaffMarch 13, 2024
Legislature House committee considering bill to bring abstinence-only sex ed to schools State law already requires an emphasis on abstinence education as a part of a sexual education curriculum. Jacob HolmesMarch 12, 2024
State Conservatives launch transphobic campaign against employee at Space Camp in Huntsville Several Alabama politicians made social media posts targeting a transgender woman working at Space Camp in Huntsville. Patrick DarringtonMarch 12, 2024
Courts More legal delays in Alabama’s medical marijuana process It will be at least late April before companies can start production, and even that seems unlikely. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Elections Harris endorses Brewbaker in Alabama’s 2nd District runoff Former Republican candidate Hampton Harris has endorsed Dick Brewbaker for the upcoming election runoff. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Southern Roots Nut Co. plans Alabama processing facility The processing facility is expected to create 120 jobs in Dothan. StaffMarch 12, 2024
National Sewell announces $14.5 million to reconnect historic Birmingham Black Business District Funding will be used to improve access by converting Birmingham’s Black Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road. StaffMarch 12, 2024
National Sewell announces $36.6 million grant to improve Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail Funding comes from U.S. Department of Transportation's Neighborhood Access and Equity grant program. StaffMarch 12, 2024