Local news Reed vetoes Montgomery Council plan to save Jackson Hospital Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2025
Prisons Petition calls for federal investigation into killing of inmate Steven Davis A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation. Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2025
News Gov. Kay Ivey breaks ground on new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Ivey championed the school's creation, a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Jacob HolmesOctober 15, 2025
News Local author speaks on new book confronting racism in Alabama Jim Vickrey discussed his latest book on confronting racism in Alabama, sharing his personal journey and the origins of affirmative action plans. Jacob HolmesOctober 15, 2025
State Empty shelves: League of Women Voters talks library challenges for Banned Books Week The League of Women Voters forum addressed challenges facing Alabama libraries, as anti-LGBTQ+ groups fought to remove diverse materials from shelves. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2025
Prisons ‘The Alabama Solution’: Documentary exposes state’s maligned prisons The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2025
News SPLC continues American history tour with German counterparts in Montgomery The Southern Poverty Law Center on Wednesday held a panel discussion exploring how America and Germany remember their difficult pasts. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2025
Public safety Montgomery PD still seeking multiple suspects following Saturday shooting The Montgomery City Council also voted to suspend the downtown entertainment district in response to the shooting. Jacob HolmesOctober 8, 2025
Local news Orange Beach public records lawsuit back on in federal court The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call. Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2025
News “Sold” author calls on APLS to restore Fairhope library funding, reject code changes The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2025