Health The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel. Alex Jobin21 hours ago
Congress Rep. Sewell announces winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for 7th District The winning app helps people with chronic illnesses track and manage their pain levels. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
Health Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3 This synthetic dye, also known as erythrosine, has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
State NAACP president: anti-DEI law harming students, professors The president of the Alabama NAACP said a state law banning DEI and divisive concepts was targeted to hurt minority students, and it's working. Josh MoonJanuary 17, 2025
Congress Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing Britt questioned Turner about how he would measure efficiency in HUD’s programming. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 17, 2025
News ACLU unveils “Vision 2030” plan to address inequity in Alabama The affiliate plans to increase its focus on voting rights, gender justice, and criminal legal reform. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong selected for various key appropriations subcommittees Strong was selected by the House Appropriations Committee to serve on three key subcommittees. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
News Marion 2 Selma Bike Ride blends history, tourism and fun The cycling event begins in Marion and rolls 31 miles through Perry and Dallas counties in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt honored for supporting congressional term limits U.S. Term Limits, the nation’s largest pro-term limits group, honored Britt at the capitol this week. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong to chair Army Aviation Caucus The bipartisan caucus was initially founded in 2011, and advocates for the needs of Army Aviation. StaffJanuary 16, 2025
Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley WalterJanuary 16, 2025