Local news $3 million in federal funds announced for North Birmingham The funds will go towards redevelopment plans for the former North Birmingham Elementary School and long-standing environmental concerns. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Bibb Correctional Facility The official cause of death is pending the results of an official autopsy. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
State Pilot program to aid incarcerated individuals get government ID The lack of identification for incarcerated individuals once they leave a correctional facility has profound effects. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | America desperately needs a dose of the Obamas’ optimism A White House ceremony brought reminders of the hopefulness and inspiration of the Obamas. Josh MoonSeptember 9, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 9, 2022
Education Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a... Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Officials break ground on new mental health facility in Hoover Another groundbreaking is planned for an additional mental health facility in Madison County this fall. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama makes additional endorsements ahead of 2022 general election Manufacture Alabama announces 27 additional endorsements for the 2022 general election. StaffSeptember 9, 2022
Courts Eagle Forum fighting DOJ subpoena over bill targeting trans medical treatment ban Southeast Law Institute is also fighting an identical subpoena, arguing that the requested documents are irrelevant to the case. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2022