Legislature 2021 Special Legislative Session report Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed. Beth LyonsOctober 4, 2021
Education ASU ranked in top 25 HBCU’s by U.S. News & World Report ASU was also ranked 32nd regionally among the top public universities in the South. StaffOctober 4, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The modern medical equivalent to bleeding That licensed physicians would spread the kind of misinformation they have is unforgivable. Joey KennedyOctober 3, 2021
Governor Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills approving prison construction into law The $1.3 billion prison construction and renovation package includes using $400 million in federal COVID aid. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Legislature Legislature approves $1.3 billion prison construction package With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature. John H. GlennOctober 1, 2021
Environment ADEM investigating fuel leak in Pelham Creek The pipeline's owner, Texas-based Kinder Morgan, has shut down the pipeline as workers investigate the leak, according to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A do-over might be the only hope for Alabama A&M’s president search "The search, which has been widely criticized, is now threatening the legacy of outgoing president Andrew Hugine." Josh MoonOctober 1, 2021
Opinion Opinion | A&M President Andrew Hugine Jr.: The Daniel K. Wims that I know "I cannot on the one hand espouse my love and concern for AAMU and on the other hand remain silent as one of the... Andrew Hugine Jr.October 1, 2021
Prisons Alabama correctional officers charged with drug possession, beating prisoner The U.S Department of Justice is suing Alabama over the state's deadly prison system, alleging unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021