Elections Federal court blocks SB 1, protects voting access for disabled voters Ruling prohibits Alabama from restricting assistance for disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters in 2024 election. Bill BrittSeptember 25, 2024
Courts Group sues Chey Garrigan, Alabama Cannabis Industry Association for fraud Avail Professional Services accused Garrigan and her start-up, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association, of engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of contract. Bill BrittSeptember 25, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey clarifies: no plans to deploy National Guard in Birmingham State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said Monday that Birmingham is “one step away from having to call in the National Guard.” Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2024
Local news Tuscaloosa residents reject property tax increase for schools Tuscaloosa voters rejected a referendum that would have increased property taxes by 22 percent, falling 705 votes short. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 25, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt introduces new bill to add warning labels to social media The so-called "Stop the Scroll Act" would require social media platforms to add a warning label. Alex JobinSeptember 25, 2024
Education Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university Hawkins, who has served as chancellor at Troy since 1989, is the longest-serving chief executive of a public university in the United States. Wesley WalterSeptember 25, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell honors victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South shooting "The members of this body cannot continue to sit by as family after family, community after community are torn apart," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 25, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Dr. Marnix Heersink, physician and philanthropist Heersink will go down in Alabama history as not only one of our great healers, but he is also one of the most profound... Steve FlowersSeptember 25, 2024
Education Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees is asking a federal judge to deny a motion for a preliminary injunction. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2024
Education League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week” Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2024