Elections Harris endorses Brewbaker in Alabama’s 2nd District runoff Former Republican candidate Hampton Harris has endorsed Dick Brewbaker for the upcoming election runoff. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent The preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.9 percent from December's 2.8 percent. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Economy Southern Roots Nut Co. plans Alabama processing facility The processing facility is expected to create 120 jobs in Dothan. StaffMarch 12, 2024
National Sewell announces $14.5 million to reconnect historic Birmingham Black Business District Funding will be used to improve access by converting Birmingham’s Black Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road. StaffMarch 12, 2024
National Sewell announces $36.6 million grant to improve Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail Funding comes from U.S. Department of Transportation's Neighborhood Access and Equity grant program. StaffMarch 12, 2024
Education Prattville Library Board committee urges director to move books under new policies The policy’s content prohibitions are vague, and the policy requires a board vote to exercise its discretion over book collections. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama universities: New battleground in GOP’s anti-“woke” crusade Opposition to DEI within GOP ranks is complex and part of a broader move toward more authoritarian governance. Bill BrittMarch 11, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | How long are Republicans going to do this to themselves? A large portion of the GOP has been pretending to believe really dumb things for years now, and the price has been national ridicule. Josh MoonMarch 11, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt secures more than $786 million for critical Alabama priorities The bill appropriates more than $786 million for Alabama priorities, $232 million of which was secured by Britt. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Opinion Opinion | IVF is as pro-life as it gets and the Legislature is committed to protecting it Our people believe in fostering a culture of life, and for many parents, IVF was the miracle that led to their greatest blessing. House Speaker Nathaniel LedbetterMarch 11, 2024