Economy United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try. Chance Phillips6 hours ago
National CNN host, Prattville native Kaitlan Collins, interviews fired Prattville library director The escalation caught the eye of Kaitlan Collins, host of CNN's "The Source" and a native of Prattville. Jacob HolmesMarch 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition The winner’s artwork will be showcased in the U.S. Capitol for one year. StaffMarch 19, 2024
Elections Governor announces special election dates for House District 5 House District 52 includes parts of Jefferson County. StaffMarch 19, 2024
State New report shows increase in workforce readiness for Alabama public school students 62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness. Patrick DarringtonMarch 18, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide efforts to fight drugs Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffMarch 18, 2024
State Four Prattville library employees fired after closing library to stand with fired director “We will not stand for this," one library associate said. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards $54,596 to assist victims of sex trafficking Two grants totaling $54,596 went to a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care to victims. StaffMarch 15, 2024
National Over 170 Alabama municipal officials attend National League of Cities Conference The organization is dedicated to helping municipal leaders build better communities. StaffMarch 15, 2024
Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick DarringtonMarch 14, 2024