National Trump not coming to Mobile after all The tour company had previously called off a rally set for Birmingham on June 18. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2022
Environment Alabama’s Mobile River, Coosa River are among 10 most polluted in U.S. The 280-miles of the Coosa River that flows through Alabama is impacted by dams, waste and pollution, according to American Rivers. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2022
Local news Birmingham mayor on 4/20 promises to pardon those convicted of minor marijuana charges Mayor Randall Woodfin last year pardoned more than 15,000 people convicted of minor marijuana crimes between 1990 and 2020. Eddie BurkhalterApril 21, 2022
Elections MyPillow CEO backs Zeigler for secretary of state Lindell has repeatedly questioned the 2020 election, feeding into the false narrative that it was stolen. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2022
Health New lawsuit filed to challenge law criminalizing transgender medical care Two similar lawsuits were dropped Friday without explanation, but counsel for the plaintiffs said they expect those suits to be refiled. StaffApril 21, 2022
State Trump rally set for Birmingham in June cancelled, new rally slated for Mobile The rally organizer never announced a location for the Birmingham event, and hasn't yet announced a location in Mobile. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama makes 2022 election endorsements Manufacturing Alabama represents hundreds of companies, and focuses on legislative, regulatory and operational interests of those companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2022
Elections Forestry Association endorses five more in state House races The association endorsed six more incumbents seeking re-election to their districts. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2022
State Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices. StaffApril 20, 2022
Elections 27 days left to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for primary election May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. StaffApril 20, 2022