News Construction on second Alabama Veterans Cemetery scheduled to begin in October Construction on a North Alabama veterans cemetery will begin in October, with the first burials expected by 2028. Mary Claire WootenJune 22, 2026
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Jeremy Williams waived further appeals, clearing the way for Alabama to schedule his execution in August. Mary Claire WootenJune 19, 2026
Health Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Alabama pharmacy officials warned about kratom risks as state authorities seized thousands of doses during a statewide enforcement effort earlier this week. Mary Claire WootenJune 18, 2026
Elections Incumbents prevail in Alabama’s legislative runoff elections Alabama voters settled six legislative runoffs Tuesday, with two incumbents winning. Mary Claire WootenJune 17, 2026
Economy Google plans $1.5 billion Jackson County data center expansion Google announced a $1.5 billion expansion of its Jackson County data center and expanded community initiatives and programs. Mary Claire WootenJune 16, 2026
Education Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Alabama education officials looked at revised world language standards that would expand offerings and emphasize proficiency-based instruction. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2026
Health Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid Yellowhammer Fund recorded its busiest month since reopening a year ago, driven by reduced national abortion funding. Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2026
Elections Doc Mancuso secures independent bid in HD7 Mancuso qualified for the November ballot as an independent after collecting signatures since his removal from the Republican primary. Mary Claire WootenJune 10, 2026
Infrastructure North Alabama projects get $16.5 million in House spending bill A House committee approves $16.5 million for North Alabama transportation, energy and workforce projects as part of the fiscal 2027 spending bill. Mary Claire WootenJune 9, 2026
State Legislators approve contract to modernize SNAP eligibility systems Officials said the $12 million review was federally required as lawmakers questioned mounting technology costs and anti-fraud spending. Mary Claire WootenJune 5, 2026