Local news Florence council votes against historical marker The Florence city council voted against installing a historical marker to better explain the racist origins of a Confederate monument StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes seafood labeling bill The bill requires restaurants to disclose if the seafood they use in preparing dishes are domestic or imported products. StaffMay 9, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Perry County Meet and Greet in Marion The event is free and open to the public. Constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Municipal Official Training Act signed into law The act specifically requires mayors and councilmembers to complete 10 hours of training annually. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Rep. Chip Brown passes bill updating mental health services for veterans The Alabama House on Wednesday awarded final passage to the measure. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Legislature sends $3.4 billion General Fund budget to Gov. Ivey The budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and increases for most agencies. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Legislature Senate committee delays ethics bill, tightening timeline for passage With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Sometimes, an ag center has to die Angered by the handling of gambling legislation, House members on Tuesday appeared to kill an ag center in retaliation. Josh MoonMay 8, 2024
State Union ratifies new contract with Jefferson County coal mining company Two local unions ratified a new agreement with a mining company accused of contributing to a man’s death in March. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024
Legislature Legislature OKs bill making it easier to employ 14- and 15-year-olds The bill would end the requirement for school officials to approve children under 16 working. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024