Congress Congressman Barry Moore backs Big Cat Public Safety Act The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to ban breeding big cats for the pet trade or for commercial cub petting. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stop using veterans as political pawns, just give them what they’re owed Support for veterans exposed to burn pits finally passed on Tuesday. Josh MoonAugust 3, 2022
State Opinion | The unmasking of Alabama Don’t look for many masks. People just aren’t wearing them. Joey KennedyAugust 3, 2022
Local news Birmingham approves nearly $14 million for drainage systems and city streets The plan will be funded through a city bond refinancing. John H. GlennAugust 2, 2022
Prisons Four dead in Alabama prisons over the weekend The deaths marked yet another deadly weekend for the state's incarcerated population. John H. GlennAugust 2, 2022
Prisons Official missteps, not “good time” laws, led to accused police shooter’s release The defendant was released on good time, despite committing multiple crimes while incarcerated. John H. GlennAugust 2, 2022
Education Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Economy White House says Inflation Reduction Act would lower health insurance premiums Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 2, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years. StaffAugust 2, 2022