Local news Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Incumbency prevails in secondary constitutional offices Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage in politics. Steve FlowersMarch 9, 2022
State BCA hosts inaugural “Side by Side” Women’s Leadership Luncheon The sold-out public event was hosted at Wynlakes Country Club. StaffMarch 9, 2022
Economy Small business owners say inflation is No. 1 problem, highest level since ‘81 Twenty-six percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffMarch 9, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey signs six bills aimed at making Alabama more military-friendly Those bills include Senate Bills 28, 99, 116, 119, 141 and 167. StaffMarch 9, 2022
Aerospace and Defense UA Board of Trustees approves sale of Southern Research engineering division The University of Alabama board of trustees approved the sale of Southern Research’s engineering division to an established aerospace defense company. StaffMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Analysis | We already have lots of gambling in Alabama, just no revenue Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | State lotteries are a Squid Game Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2022
Infrastructure EPA chief: Lack of proper waste disposal systems an “environmental injustice” The Environmental Protection Agency's Chief Administrator Michael Regan visited Lowndes County, Alabama, to survey water and sewage systems. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2022
Education Alabama Education Policy Center releases report on STEM in Black Belt’s K-12 schools Poverty and teacher shortages are drivers for lagging science and math proficiencies in Black Belt schools, the report finds. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 8, 2022