Legislature Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday. StaffApril 12, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project The project is expected to create 130 jobs in Coosa County. StaffApril 12, 2024
Education New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy Many school systems struggle to deliver the specific resources and support many students require. StaffApril 12, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents Priority is given to people with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. StaffApril 12, 2024
Legislature House committee passes bill to raise online sales tax Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2024
Legislature Bill enshrining access to contraception advances in House The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Latest medical marijuana legislation might just fix the whole process A new bill from Sen. Tim Melson could fix the troubled medical marijuana licensing by doing the most basic thing: following the law. Josh MoonApril 11, 2024
State Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald resigns McDonald's resignation comes a few days after he inadvertently admitted to breaking ethics rules during a radio interview. StaffApril 11, 2024
Legislature Public records bill advances out of committee The bill will move to the Senate floor where its sponsor will look to have more success than last year. Patrick DarringtonApril 11, 2024
Local news Mobile police chief announces retirement after being placed on administrative leave Prine was placed on administrative leave pursuant to an ongoing investigation into the Mobile Police Department. Patrick DarringtonApril 11, 2024