State Montgomery attorney will guide the AMCC legal team going forward Mark D. Wilkerson has joined the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's legal team as lead outside counsel. Bill BrittAugust 29, 2023
State Majority of Ozark City Council expresses public support of library Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2023
Governor Ivey appoints new member to Board of Pardons and Parole Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position. Patrick DarringtonAugust 29, 2023
State Groups demand Hyundai raise standards after child labor scandals, worker death Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement. StaffAugust 29, 2023
Economy Statewide survey of employed, unemployed youth in Alabama The survey revealed that 80 percent of young people in Alabama are content with their jobs. StaffAugust 29, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Give Alabama leaders credit for addressing range anxiety It is well known that range anxiety hinders widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Mike OatridgeAugust 28, 2023
Local news Ozark mayor calls for defunding library if LGBT books remain in YA section Mayor Mark Blankenship posted on Facebook that he has been "trying to remove this trash from the kids section." Jacob HolmesAugust 28, 2023
Prisons Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
Courts Former Alabama deputy sheriff sentenced for 2020 sexual assault Joshua Davidson, 33, was sentenced to 12 and half years for sexually assaulting a woman in his custody. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Federal legislation needed to prevent corporate hospitals from raising costs When it comes to lowering health care costs, ensuring fair medical billing must be part of the discussion. Billy TaylorAugust 28, 2023