News The killing of Sammy Younge Jr. and 60 years of civil rights activism The 1966 slaying of Samuel Younge Jr. by a white man became a turning point for, Wendell Paris, who vowed to fight injustice forever. Liz Ryan23 hours ago
News Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry. Alex JobinNovember 17, 2025
Prisons Montgomery’s Capri Theatre to show The Alabama Solution for free This award-winning film was created from cell-phone footage taken by inmates and from interviews with prisoners and their families. StaffNovember 17, 2025
News Alabama convenes work-based learning leaders to expand apprenticeships Employers, educators, and workforce leaders shared best practices and strengthened partnerships in apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. StaffNovember 17, 2025
News ACLU sues FDA for records on abortion pill review The lawsuit sought records about the FDA’s review of mifepristone regulations, amid concerns the agency was making medication abortion harder to access. StaffNovember 17, 2025
News Alabama distributes full SNAP benefits after shutdown disruption Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules. Mary Claire WootenNovember 14, 2025
Courts Lawsuit filed against Hyundai and Kia over alleged “severe labor exploitation” Hyundai called the allegations in the lawsuit filed by Jobs to Move America “baseless” in a Thursday statement. Chance PhillipsNovember 14, 2025
Congress Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premium increases Angry with her colleagues, Sewell said the only hope for people at this point is for Republicans to defy Trump to restore ACA subsidies. Josh MoonNovember 14, 2025
National “Billionaires Eat First” campaign kicks off in Montgomery Activists launched a campaign highlighting SNAP cuts, arguing Republicans prioritized tax breaks for billionaires over food assistance. Alex JobinNovember 14, 2025
Elections Runoff tests conservative credentials in Alabama House District 38 race Nelson and Dixon are headed to a November 18 runoff as conservative identity take center stage in East Alabama. StaffNovember 14, 2025
News BCA names Tim Howe as chief advocacy officer Veteran political strategist Tim Howe will guide strategic initiatives and support advocacy efforts for Alabama's business community. StaffNovember 14, 2025