Courts Federal judge orders halt to warrantless construction site raids A Baldwin County man filed the class-action suite after being repeatedly detained in construction site raids despite U.S. citizenship. Jacob Holmes22 hours ago
State Finance Director Bill Poole named to Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Poole will join accomplished leaders in education, healthcare, public service, business, and other sectors to learn and hone leadership skills. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt attends First Judiciary Committee hearing, praises AG nominee Pam Bondi Britt questioned Pam Bondi, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general of the United States, during her first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong to chair critical emergency response subcommittee in 119th Congress Strong has served as a first responder for over four decades, including as former assistant fire chief of one of Alabama’s largest volunteer fire... StaffJanuary 17, 2025
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