Congress Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth on U.S. House floor Sewell honored Juneteenth while celebrating MLB’s return to Birmingham and Willie Mays Park’s renovation in Fairfield. Mary Claire WootenJune 18, 2025
News Salaam Green’s debut poetry collection explores memory and ancestry Salaam Green, Birmingham's inaugural poet laureate, releases "The Other Revival," a poetry book about history and healing in the South. Mary Claire WootenJune 17, 2025
News Alabama Values launches “Been Banned” series on censored history Alabama Values’ Juneteenth event launched “Been Banned” to resist historical erasure and celebrate Black cultural traditions. Mary Claire WootenJune 13, 2025
State Trump-backed cuts threaten lifeline utility aid program Trump’s proposed bill could eliminate LIHEAP, a utility assistance program benefitting thousands of low-income Alabama families amid rising heat. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2025
Congress Rep. Terri Sewell introduces bill to expand Medicare residencies The bipartisan legislation would add an additional 14,000 residences over the next seven years, if passed. Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2025
National Montgomery leaders speak out against federal closure of Job Corps Mayor Steven Reed and Rep. Shomari Figures highlighted the economic impact the program has on Montgomery. Mary Claire WootenJune 10, 2025
Elections Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign centers around uniting Alabama Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign is a grassroots effort focused on trust in government and serving the people of Alabama. Mary Claire WootenJune 6, 2025
Congress Reconciliation bill threatens rural health care in the state Alabama could lose billions with cuts to Medicaid, straining rural hospitals and reducing care access for vulnerable residents. Mary Claire WootenJune 5, 2025
Elections Campaign finance reports shed light on the race for lieutenant governor Four candidates for lieutenant governor filed campaign finance reports, revealing varied self-funding and cash contributions ahead of the 2026 election. Mary Claire WootenJune 4, 2025
Prisons Alabama Reentry Commission releases final report The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress. Mary Claire WootenJune 3, 2025