Environment Black Warrior Riverkeeper threatens Drummond with lawsuit over mine water pumping The river protection group has given the company 60 days to stop pumping or the group said it plans to file a lawsuit. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Economy Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34... John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Education Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. StaffOctober 29, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise executive director announces plans to step down The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director. StaffOctober 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | How a new perspective can change a city Montgomery honored Fred Gray and started clearing Claudette Colvin's record — signs that things have truly changed in Alabama's capital. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Education Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s time to vote for democracy Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania. David PersonOctober 28, 2021
Elections ALFA makes round of endorsements Endorsements from the state's largest farm organization are coveted. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 28, 2021
Education Alabama’s first apprenticeship for early childhood educators established This fall, two apprentices at the Coleman Center for Early Learning will serve as a pilot group. StaffOctober 28, 2021