Courts A potential settlement in the long-running Mable Amos Trust case A settlement order entered by a Montgomery County judge on Thursday could bring to a close the long-running Mable Amos Trust case. Josh Moon1 day ago
Health Protesters to deliver caskets to Tuberville office over deadly budget cuts Advocates and clergy are protesting deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and rural healthcare, delivering caskets to symbolize lives lost due to the budget. StaffAugust 18, 2025
Infrastructure Final steel girders placed on new Gulf Shores bridge, completion on track The $52 million bridge project marks major milestone, aiming to ease traffic and boost safety by summer 2026. StaffAugust 18, 2025
State Meaher State Park unveils major upgrades, cabins, expanded camping Local leaders celebrated major upgrades last Friday, including expansion of the campground, four new tiny cabins, and a new park office. StaffAugust 18, 2025
Public safety Extremism expert discusses evolving faces of misogyny and political violence Amid multiple recent incidents of political violence, Cynthia Miller-Idriss is urging deeper reflection on how divisive rhetoric fuels extremism. Wesley WalterAugust 15, 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
State North Alabama leaders mark decade of LAUNCH with bold new plan for regional growth The strategic blueprint emphasizes collaboration, workforce policy, and unified leadership to build a stronger Tennessee Valley region. StaffAugust 15, 2025
Elections Jerry Carl set to make political move with announcement in Foley Jerry Carl expected to launch campaign to reclaim his old seat amid GOP reshuffling and redistricting fallout. StaffAugust 15, 2025
News Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association welcomes two new board members PowerSouth Energy executive Taylor Williams and Casey B. Rogers, the deputy director of the Alabama State Military Department, were elected the newest board members. StaffAugust 15, 2025
Courts Judge denies request for preliminary injunction in lawsuit over anti-DEI law In a Wednesday memorandum opinion, a judge said plaintiffs in Simon v. Ivey are unlikely to succeed on the merits. Chance PhillipsAugust 15, 2025
Courts Brief urges Alabama Supreme Court to reject effort to expand stop-and-question law Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2025