Courts 5th Circuit reverses injunction against Texas library that removed challenged books Breaking with other circuit courts, the conservative 5th Circuit ruled plaintiffs have no right to receive information from libraries. Jacob Holmes12 hours ago
State AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners The unique contest annually crowns two winners, one each from Team Alabama and Team Auburn. StaffNovember 21, 2023
State Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring lives lost to anti-transgender violence The Human Rights Campaign has reported a disturbing trend of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Bill BrittNovember 20, 2023
Economy New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama A new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023
Economy Two Alabama businesses found in violation of labor laws Investigations into two businesses in Birmingham and Montgomery were found in violation of federal labor law last week. Patrick DarringtonNovember 20, 2023
Education K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects. StaffNovember 20, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops Sewell will be hosting town halls in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Choctaw, and Clarke Counties. StaffNovember 20, 2023
State Governor announces another strong year for Alabama adoptions The Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023. StaffNovember 20, 2023
News SPLC Alabama director speaks during Women’s Conference in Mobile English-Relf discussed a number of topics including issues affecting women and the power women hold. Patrick DarringtonNovember 17, 2023
Education State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2023
Prisons McWhorter second incarcerated person executed in Alabama this year Casey McWhorter, 49, was executed by the state via lethal injection for the 1993 murder and robbery of Edward Lee Williams Sr. Patrick DarringtonNovember 17, 2023