Opinion Opinion | Understanding the risks of AI AI's ability to harness big data for voter influence is a double-edged sword. John MerrillAugust 20, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt commends Rep. Palmer for introducing House companion to Lulu’s Law The legislation would codify shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts may be transmitted. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Local news Birmingham receives $4.2 million grant secured by Sen. Britt for Real Time Crime Center The city of Birmingham will use these funds to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Courts Supreme Court allows block to remain in place on most new Title IX regulations The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Local news Ozark Library reopening after policy change, book review No books were removed due to being obscene, sexually explicit or inappropriate for minors. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Maybe $1.2 billion for a prison is just the start of our penance The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering. Josh MoonAugust 19, 2024
Infrastructure Go Wide I-65 Coalition launches campaign to expand critical corridor The Go Wide I-65 Coalition aims to rally support for the expansion plan proposed by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Bill BrittAugust 19, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Rogers joins ABC Alabama’s 2024 Congressional Hard Hat Tour in Oxford During the tour, Rogers engaged with industry leaders and frontline construction workers. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell tours new UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure. StaffAugust 19, 2024