Courts Families request 11th Circuit to rehear gender-affirming care case Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Legislature Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance back on the docket The bill appears to pick up right where it left off in the Senate last session, and seems primed for Republican approval. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023
Courts LDF joins lawsuit challenging racist electoral practices in Newbern The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023
Elections Woodfin, Daniels endorse Hendrix for District 55 "I'm honored to have the support of these remarkable public servants," Hendrix said. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Of course the Space Command decision was political Yes, Colorado got to keep the Space Command name because of politics. Steve FlowersSeptember 13, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Elections Commissioner Rick Pate endorses Justice Sarah Stewart for chief justice She has served as an associate justice on the Alabama Supreme Court since she was elected as a Republican in 2018. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Education Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Economy Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Local news Book-censoring battle moves to Fairhope Fairhope City Council President Jay Robinson said the council does not have input into library content. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2023