Courts Rep. Sewell’s statement on 8th Circuit Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act “This ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply disturbing and wrong as a matter of law," Sewell said. StaffNovember 21, 2023
State AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners The unique contest annually crowns two winners, one each from Team Alabama and Team Auburn. StaffNovember 21, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Book censors in history: not heroes, but villains of knowledge and expression The current debate surrounding book bans starkly contrasts with the more pressing issues affecting the state's youth. Bill BrittNovember 20, 2023
State Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring lives lost to anti-transgender violence The Human Rights Campaign has reported a disturbing trend of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Bill BrittNovember 20, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | America could use the lessons of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter In a time when certain political leaders are fighting and name calling, the decency of the Carters is needed more than ever. Josh MoonNovember 20, 2023
Economy New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama A new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023
Economy Two Alabama businesses found in violation of labor laws Investigations into two businesses in Birmingham and Montgomery were found in violation of federal labor law last week. Patrick DarringtonNovember 20, 2023
Legislature Committee continues work to determine distribution of opioid settlement funds Lawmakers established the committee in June to determine where funding from the settlement should be directed. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023
Local news Mayor Reed selected for prestigious Rodel Institute Fellowship The Rodel Fellowship selects 24 outstanding state and local-level leaders, divided equally between the two political parties, to come together for a series of... StaffNovember 20, 2023
Education K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects. StaffNovember 20, 2023