Legislature Bill to abolish constables in Talladega County gains approval of House committee Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore said the constables are not adequately trained and pose a liability risk to the county. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tommy Bryan for Supreme Court Bryan was first elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2012 and has served two full terms. StaffMay 7, 2023
News Body cam footage shows police dog biting unarmed Black man “The video is clear,” a civil rights attorney said. “These men aren’t protecting the public or enforcing the law. They’re attacking an unarmed Black... Patrick DarringtonMay 6, 2023
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature HRC condemns anti-transgender sports ban The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Rep. Givan has nothing to apologize for Givan partially quoted the lyrics of a Jay-Z song as a sort of warning to Rep. Kenneth Paschal. She did not tell lies. Josh MoonMay 5, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Anthem bill late, empty and otherwise a bad idea Compelled patriotism is best left in the past. Will NevinMay 5, 2023
State Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County. StaffMay 5, 2023
State Women’s Foundation announces new headquarters, two-year anniversary of expansion The Foundation will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house in June. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023