Opinion Opinion | Legislators who vote for anti-trans bills don’t support parental rights Any legislator who votes for these bills does not support your right to make medical decisions for your child with their pediatrician. Dr. Nola Jean ErnestMarch 10, 2022
Elections American Family Association Action endorses Tim James for governor James' campaign announced the endorsement of Tim Wildmon, president emeritus of American Family Association Action. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs Senate Bill 77 It prohibits state agencies or institutions from purchasing U.S. and Alabama flags manufactured outside of the United States. StaffMarch 10, 2022
National Shelby recognizes 2022 Alabama delegates selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program Maren Fagan of Daphne and Clara Ragan of Auburn were chosen for this honor based on their academic excellence, leadership abilities, and dedication to... StaffMarch 10, 2022
Health Governor Ivey awards additional $80 million to hospitals, nursing homes This will support two grant programs of up to $40 million each. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Local news Mayor Woodfin reappoints Willie Jean Lewis to HABD Board Mayor Randall Woodfin has reappointed Willie Jean Lewis to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Alabama Rep. David Wheeler dies at 72 Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Wheeler was first elected to the state House in 2018. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves “divisive concepts” bill The bill doesn’t include the phrase “Critical Race Theory” but its definitions of “divisive concepts” clearly aim to ban the teaching of CRT. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Legislature House passes $8.1 billion education budget The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022