Courts Alabama joins Supreme Court challenge to abortion shield laws Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined Arkansas and Louisiana in challenging abortion shield laws protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution. Mary Claire Wooten14 hours ago
Economy NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers. Alex JobinSeptember 9, 2026
News Sloss Tech draws largest crowd in event’s history The Birmingham conference expanded its regional reach with speakers, startups and attendees representing dozens of states and international hubs. StaffSeptember 9, 2026
Featured Opinion Analysis | Alabama’s prison crisis is a failure of command Seven years after Alabama promised reform, DOJ evidence describes leaders who failed to measure danger, enforce policy or protect life. Bill BrittSeptember 8, 2026
Aerospace and Defense Department of Defense gives update on Space Command relocation to Huntsville More than 140 personnel are working at Redstone as officials offer relocation incentives and plan a permanent command facility. Alex JobinSeptember 8, 2026
News Coast Guard holds graduation at former Birmingham-Southern campus The Coast Guard held its first graduation at the former Birmingham-Southern campus after launching its new training center in June. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 8, 2026
Economy Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake Millions of working families are struggling to pay their bills and stay afloat. Polling indicates they're about to make Republicans pay for it. Josh MoonSeptember 7, 2026
Environment Mobile Baykeeper relaunches coastal Alabama water testing program Community volunteers will resume sampling coastal Alabama swimming spots in September, following a brief program pause due to a funding shortfall. Wesley WalterSeptember 7, 2026
Congress Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments The Alabama Democrat’s bill proposes automatic federal withholding on NIL earnings, aiming to spare young players from penalties at tax time. StaffSeptember 7, 2026
Congress Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers” The REVOKE Act seeks to close federal enforcement gaps that let unsafe trucking firms rebrand and return to U.S. roads. Alex JobinSeptember 7, 2026
Health Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants Funding backed a telehealth crisis network for rural schools and helped clinics expand around-the-clock behavioral health access. StaffSeptember 7, 2026