Economy Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: Alabama primed to become ‘Workforce Engine of the Southeast’ The Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on 21st Century Workforce met Wednesday in Birmingham. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Health Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed... Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Prisons New report recounts checkered history of Alabama’s prison healthcare provider The company took advantage of a complicated bankruptcy process to shed liabilities and lawsuits against it for inadequate care. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets date for next Alabama execution Gov. Kay Ivey set the execution date and time for Casey McWhorter, an incarcerated individual on death row. Patrick DarringtonOctober 19, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Child care is key in helping parents return to work With rising costs and a lack of options, child care is a growing obstacle for working parents. Anthony DanielsOctober 19, 2023
Opinion Opinion | We must close the coverage gap, not close more hospital services Alabama hospitals are hemorrhaging red ink financially and it's been estimated that at least 17 hospitals are at risk of closing permanently Thomas JacksonOctober 19, 2023
Local news Birmingham, Clean Fuels Coalition showcase new EV charging station in Avondale The Birmingham Parking Authority held a ribbon-cutting for an EV charging station at its Avondale Village parking lot. StaffOctober 19, 2023
State Fiber Utility Network names Chris Skelton as CTO FUN has named broadband industry veteran Chris Skelton as chief technology officer. StaffOctober 19, 2023
Economy Reports: Electric vehicles spark positive economic momentum American consumers purchased more than 300,000 EVs in the third quarter of 2023 to set a new sales record. StaffOctober 19, 2023
Opinion Opinion | The Shorty Price story The most colorful of all of Alabama's perennial “run for the fun of it” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price. Steve FlowersOctober 19, 2023