Local news Mayor Woodfin launches commission to address surging gun violence in Birmingham The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides. Alex JobinOctober 16, 2024
State Moms for Liberty shares 2025 agenda, doubling down on libraries The group is also pursuing to expand Alabama’s ban on instruction of LGBTQ+ content in schools. Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Nobel Prize shows America’s prosperity depends on protecting institutions Conservative principles have always placed the defense of institutions at the heart of American greatness. Bill BrittOctober 16, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Muscogees v. Poarch Creeks: Getting to the bottom of a tribal fight The Muscogees and Poarch Creeks have been fighting for more than a decade over sacred land in Wetumpka. Josh MoonOctober 16, 2024
Health Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11. Wesley WalterOctober 16, 2024
News Alabama U.S. attorney encourages students to take SAFE Pledge The SAFE Student Pledge recognizes the role young people play in reducing gun endangerment and violence. StaffOctober 16, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $1.6 million to support research, innovation projects The University of Alabama received two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to address coal ash disposal in the state. StaffOctober 16, 2024
Courts Justice Department secures $8M to address redlining in Black communities in Birmingham Redlining is an illegal practice by which lenders avoid providing credit services to individuals living in communities of color. StaffOctober 16, 2024
News BRW names Derek Walcott, Tim Comstock to two major roles BRW is an industry leader in trucking, warehousing, logistics and fulfillment. StaffOctober 16, 2024
News Roundtable of experts discusses Alabama’s parole woes Since 2019, parole approval rates have plummeted from more than half of applicants being released to lows of 1 to 3 percent per month. Jacob HolmesOctober 15, 2024