Environment ADEM takes enforcement action against former used oil transporter Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery has ceased operations at a facility on Blackjack Road in Trussville. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
Party politics Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming to Alabama DeSantis will be the special guest at the Alabama Republican Party's annual winter dinner. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
State GreeneTrack closes its doors, dozens of employees laid off A recent Alabama Supreme Court decision left the casino with no alternative but to close. Josh MoonFebruary 1, 2023
Prisons Nearly 100 incarcerated people near the end of their sentence released The total number scheduled for early release is more than 400. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2023
Prisons Three prisoners die at Donaldson, Ventress Correctional Facilities Three incarcerated individuals died over the weekend in state custody. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2023
Congress Britt joins letter in support of Medicare Advantage program Enrollment in the program has doubled over the past decade, serving nearly 50 percent of individuals eligible for Medicare. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Local news Mac McCutcheon appointed chairman of Madison County Commission The appointment on Tuesday is effective immediately. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to prevent employers from mandating microchips The bill's sponsor, Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, said this is a pre-emptive bill to dissuade companies from considering the burgeoning technology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Shelby’s last hurrah will benefit Alabamians for generations Shelby appropriated a mind-boggling $660 million of extra earmarked dollars to our state. Steve FlowersFebruary 1, 2023
Education ASU student authors, illustrates superhero comic book After drawing panels of artwork and writing an exciting story, Martin’s Herculean hurdle is to have the comic book published. Kenneth MullinaxFebruary 1, 2023