Economy
Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Legislature
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says
Longtime Alabama Rep. Steve McMillan has died
- Opinion
- National
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
Congressman Barry Moore backs Big Cat Public Safety Act
Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases
Rep. Terri Sewell votes to reinstate assault weapons ban
Sewell, Buchanan introduce bipartisan legislation to protect access to home health
- Education
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
- Health
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
Alabama’s COVID positivity rate continues to rise amid BA. 5 subvariant surge
Governor
"Under no circumstances should Jimmy O'Neal Spencer be granted parole," Ivey said in her letter. "To parole him now would be dangerous and downright...
State
Alabama did improve in 11 of 16 indicators, but still lags behind other states in most categories.
Congress
The bill passed the Senate on Sunday despite objection from the Republican side, including both of Alabama's senators.
Local news
"Exhibition driving is out of control in the city of Birmingham," Woodfin said Sunday.
Education
Nearly 21 percent said they are unlikely to continue school if the president does not follow through.
Health
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it has switched from daily to weekly updates of COVID-19 statistics.
Economy
With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location.
Congress
The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to ban breeding big cats for the pet trade or for commercial cub petting.
Featured Opinion
Support for veterans exposed to burn pits finally passed on Tuesday.
Opinion
The night Big Jim came on television drunk was the end of his political career.
Opinion
We certainly should not punish law-abiding citizens for the actions of violent criminals.
Featured Opinion
By Thursday evening, July 28, another soul will be killed by the state of Alabama.
State
Don’t look for many masks. People just aren’t wearing them.
Infrastructure
The new wastewater infrastructure initiative aims to address broken and failing wastewater systems in rural Alabama.
News
Schuyler Espy will replace Roy McAuley who is retiring at the end of the year.
News
The World Police and Fire Games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham June 27 to July 6, 2025.
Local news
The plan will be funded through a city bond refinancing.
Prisons
The deaths marked yet another deadly weekend for the state's incarcerated population.
Prisons
The defendant was released on good time, despite committing multiple crimes while incarcerated.
Education
The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature.
Economy
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
