Governor Governor announces Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Millie is a Labrador Retriever who is also a certified therapy dog and the official safety dog of the Alabama Associated General Contractors. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Governor Governor awards grants to agencies that help low-income residents become self-sufficient The grants come from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Local news Mayor Reed vetos insurance ordinance The ordinance attempts to intervene in the management of the city’s supplemental health insurance program for retired Medicare-eligible employees. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Prisons Families speak about horrors in Alabama prisons at oversight meeting Nearly every speaker discussed the dangerous conditions in ADOC prisons, including abuse, murder and corruption. Patrick DarringtonDecember 15, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Supporting Ukraine is a decisive act for the future of freedom We must stand firm, not just for Ukraine's freedom, but for the protection of our own people and the values we hold dear. Bill BrittDecember 15, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The citizens of Decatur deserve better answers in Perkins shooting After months of stalling, Decatur leaders still haven't provided clear explanations for police actions that led to Steve Perkins' death. Josh MoonDecember 15, 2023
Local news Resident voices grievances as Dothan library continues reconsideration process A Dothan man expressed frustration with the library’s decision not to remove the book “Gender Queer” from its adult collection. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023
State State library service launches citizen-driven “naughty list” for books The list will not be published to the public, as it is intended to serve as a resource for librarians. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023
Education Valiant Cross Academy earns $1 million Yass Prize Pennsylvania billionaires Jeff and Janine Yass established the award, also called the “Pulitzer for education innovation." Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023
Congress Moore only Alabama congress member to vote against NDAA The bill moves to Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonDecember 15, 2023