Courts Appeals court lifts injunction on Alabama gender affirming care ban The ruling by the three-judge federal appeals court removed an injunction issued in May 2022 by U.S. District Judge Liles Burke. Patrick DarringtonAugust 22, 2023
Prisons Multiple incidents of violence reported in ADOC facilities over weekend Photos and videos show incarcerated individuals experiencing violence in Alabama's prison system. Patrick DarringtonAugust 22, 2023
Local news Freshwater Land Trust, mayors announce future expansion of Red Rock Trail System This loop will yield 19 new trail miles, connecting the Cities of Birmingham, Fairfield, Homewood, and Irondale. StaffAugust 22, 2023
Economy Alabama Realtors release July Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama's median sales price increased to $228,030, achieving the highest median sales price recorded this year. StaffAugust 22, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Fulfilling Lincoln’s promise: Supporting those “Who Have Borne the Battle” I believe government has no more sacred duty than to care for those who, in Lincoln’s words, “have borne the battle.” Kenneth PaschalAugust 21, 2023
Health The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame? A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the commission for potentially violating the Open Meetings Act. Bill BrittAugust 21, 2023
Congress Tuberville’s stock trading raises questions about potential insider trading Questions are swirling over whether Tuberville’s recent stock trades are an example of insider trading. Patrick DarringtonAugust 21, 2023
Education Ivey visits “turnaround schools” as new school year begins The schools are part of an initiative targeting funds to help support "overwhelming needs." Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2023
Health ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit The rules come within a week of a lawsuit filed by the Alabama ACLU on behalf of multiple birthing centers. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2023
Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate dropped to a new record low of 2.1 percent. StaffAugust 21, 2023