Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023
State Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke speaks in Selma Clarke spoke at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma reflecting on the painful history of Bloody Sunday. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Courts AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2023
News Opinion | It’s time we start acting with common sense on prisons Common sense tells us if we want to help keep people from bad behavior, we need to give them a reason to change. Shaun TraywickMarch 3, 2023
Environment ADEM to clean up former used oil recovery business site in Trussville ADEM will seek reimbursement of the cost from the property owner. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Local news Former Rep. Rod Scott named Gadsden planning director Scott represented House District 55 in the Birmingham area for 16 years. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Education ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign It's the state's newest wave of its ongoing teacher recruitment efforts. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Health Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care Alabama has struggled for years with access to care. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2023