Courts Court of Civil Appeals Judge Bill Thompson announces retirement Thompson is the longest serving judge in the history of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals Sewell and Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, introduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Education Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023 On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading. StaffNovember 17, 2023
National Kelly Clarkson show hosts Alabama transgender teen and supportive dad The recent wave of anti-trans legislation inspired Harleigh and Jeff to fight on behalf of families with trans youth. Patrick DarringtonNovember 16, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama ethics law rewrite: A dangerous step toward legal corruption Recent attempts to rewrite the ethics code have only furthered concerns about its dilution. Bill BrittNovember 16, 2023
Health Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear. Josh MoonNovember 16, 2023
Local news Mobile City Council discusses killing of 16-year-old by police Councilmember William Carroll was appalled that the teen’s life was lost over a marijuana warrant. Patrick DarringtonNovember 16, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
State Cannabis Commission sets dates for applicant presentations The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday officially set two presentation days for applicants. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
Legislature State Rep. James Lomax completes prestigious leadership development program State Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, was among 28 select lawmakers to complete the leadership development program. StaffNovember 16, 2023