Infrastructure Opinion | COVID relief can be life-changing for thousands of Alabamians Many of the approximately 1,200 water and sewer systems in Alabama have significant repair and upgrade needs. Lance LeFleurJanuary 27, 2022
State ADEM announces comment period, public hearing on strengthened by-products rules ADEM adopted regulations in 2020 that for the first time created state guidelines governing the land application of by-products for beneficial use. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Land-use decisions are made by local officials, not ADEM The local route — calling on local officials and holding them accountable — is often the best path for citizens to get what they... Lance LeFleurNovember 17, 2021
State Recycling campaign a success in Calhoun County, organizers say The events were designed to enhance recycling and spur economic growth in East Alabama. StaffNovember 15, 2021
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
State ADEM presents check to repave roads at two state parks with recycled tires The grant will cover repaving parking areas and 4.8 miles of roads at Lake Guntersville State Park as well as DeSoto State Park. StaffJuly 19, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Protecting Alabama’s waters requires more than lawsuits "The true objective is to stop and prevent violations through the most effective means. Just filing lawsuits doesn’t get it done." Lance LeFleurJuly 2, 2021
Courts Former Balch & Bingham attorney, Drummond executive bribery convictions upheld Roberson and Gilbert's convictions were upheld by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
Environment Alabama Native-American tribe wants a voice in coal ash debate With 21 million cubic yards of coal ash to be removed, it is estimated that 2 million truckloads of coal ash would pass through... Bill BrittMarch 10, 2021
Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021