Health Five steps to lower your risk of eye disease The Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing valuable information about how to take care of your vision. StaffMay 6, 2021
Legislature Legislature declares Dauphin Island Sea Lab the “official aquarium of Alabama” The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species. StaffMay 6, 2021
Opinion Opinion | It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it "We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do." Craig FordMay 6, 2021
Local news Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020. Micah DanneyMay 5, 2021
State Gambling bill advances, but problems loom Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation. Josh MoonMay 5, 2021
Legislature Due process bill for K-12 students facing discipline fails to advance Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year. Eddie BurkhalterMay 5, 2021
Governor Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees. John H. GlennMay 5, 2021
Legislature Speaker says that gambling bill will be on the floor of the House on Thursday The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill filibustered for nine hours Tuesday The Alabama House debated medical marijuana for over nine hours without ever getting the issue to a vote. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Legislature Senate passes priority economic development bills The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021