State Gov. Ivey awards grant for Juvenile Justice Summit The state is administering the grant using funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffJuly 26, 2024
Local news Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors. Jacob HolmesJuly 25, 2024
Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards over $3 million for weatherizing assistance Weatherization assistance will make low-income homes more energy efficient, prioritizing vulnerable groups in funding selection. Mary Claire WootenJuly 25, 2024
Congress Alabama members of Congress applaud Israeli prime minister Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Netanyahu, who has been accused by the ICC of committing war crimes, is “what leadership looks like.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
Infrastructure Opinion | Fiber is the gold standard, superior to other forms of broadband delivery There is a reason that fiber is considered the gold standard of broadband infrastructure. Kenneth BoswellJuly 25, 2024
Environment Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Settlement After a 2019 spill, Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms on behalf of the state of Alabama. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Environment President Biden announces $20.4 million to address pollution, economic growth in Alabama The president’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a total of $16 billion to address legacy pollution. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Education UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network The STARS College Network is a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Senator urges movement on cannabis legislation The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to fulfill its promise. Merika ColemanJuly 25, 2024