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
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows construction of Intercoastal Waterway bridge to resume The court ruled that state immunity prevents John Cooper from being sued in his official capacity when the relief sought would violate the state's... Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2023
Legislature Sources: State rep focus of AG’s office investigation David Cole has gone through a lengthy election challenge over troubling residency issues. Josh MoonAugust 25, 2023
Prisons Family seeking autopsy of incarcerated loved one says they received his body with bruises When the family received Anthony Kendrick's body for the funeral last week, there were bruises on his body. Patrick DarringtonAugust 25, 2023
Courts Legal battle over cannabis licenses continues, AMCC still blocked from issuing licenses A hearing to determine if the AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act will carry forward on Monday. Josh MoonAugust 25, 2023
Education State Treasurer’s office launches loan program to help distressed colleges The bill came about in large part due to financial troubles at Birmingham Southern College. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Investing in America’s National Security The U.S. has the capabilities, the workforce, and the resources to dominate global supply chains, so why would we let China dominate? Jerry CarlAugust 25, 2023