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
Legislature State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | How a new perspective can change a city Montgomery honored Fred Gray and started clearing Claudette Colvin's record — signs that things have truly changed in Alabama's capital. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Education Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s time to vote for democracy Theirs is a deadly, dangerous hubris. An uncommon level of arrogance. A hyper form of egomania. David PersonOctober 28, 2021
Elections ALFA makes round of endorsements Endorsements from the state's largest farm organization are coveted. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 28, 2021
Health UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Corruption Hubbard’s attorney asks judge to consider apology and early release Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is serving a 28-month sentence for 11 felony convictions. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Draft Congressional map retains Alabama’s single majority-minority district A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021