Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional A Florida ban on gender-affirming care “not meaningfully distinguishable from” a similar Alabama ban currently in effect was declared unconstitutional. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Economy NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 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
Economy Small Business Uncertainty Index reaches highest level since 2020 The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. 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
Education Program aims to reduce barriers for future Alabama correctional officers Registration is open for a new, no-cost college and career readiness program. StaffJune 12, 2024
Congress Congressional delegation voices support for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project The delegation urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the state’s application for federal assistance. StaffJune 12, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Although lottery vote failed, 2024 session was successful The legislature was thrown a myriad of major issues and they dealt with them in quick order. Steve FlowersJune 12, 2024