Legislature Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2025
Health Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles This case is the first recorded in Alabama since 2002. Mary Claire WootenAugust 26, 2025
Elections U.S. Sen. Katie Britt endorses Rep. Rhett Marques in District 1 race Britt backed Marques with maximum PAC funds, praising his record as he joins Alabama’s open 1st congressional District race. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2025
Prisons Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma” After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2025
Education PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading Several Alabama districts with high poverty improved third-grade reading scores, though some urban areas declined. Mary Claire WootenAugust 20, 2025
Prisons Alabama sets date for sixth execution of 2025 Alabama plans to execute Anthony Todd Boyd using nitrogen hypoxia, while he challenges the method in federal court Mary Claire WootenAugust 19, 2025
Education Summer reading gains highlight the Literacy Act’s impact on students Alabama is reporting improved reading scores after summer camps with targeted supports and grants from the Literacy Act. Mary Claire WootenAugust 15, 2025
Health Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges. Mary Claire WootenAugust 14, 2025
Elections Cindy Myrex secures GOP nomination in HD12 runoff Cindy Myrex won the Republican runoff and will face Democrat Matt Glover on October 28. Mary Claire WootenAugust 13, 2025
Local news Decatur City Council approves expansion to create North Alabama STEM Center The Decatur council voted 4–1 to move forward with the Cook Museum expansion, sparking debate over costs and transparency. Mary Claire WootenAugust 12, 2025