Courts Alabama joins Supreme Court challenge to abortion shield laws Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined Arkansas and Louisiana in challenging abortion shield laws protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution. Mary Claire Wooten19 hours ago
Education AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report Alabama recorded 4,880 home sales in October, a decrease of 8.6 percent month-over-month. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters Britt spoke directly to her colleagues on the urgent need to pass a bipartisan disaster supplemental bill. StaffNovember 21, 2024
News Man wounded at 2020 Huntsville protests shares his story Those protests occurred as Americans across the country called for reform to address police brutality. Alex JobinNovember 21, 2024
Congress Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits The House passed a bill expanding healthcare, housing, education and support for veterans, now heading to the Senate. Mary Claire WootenNovember 20, 2024
News Kelly Butler, former Alabama Finance Director has passed away In June 2021, Butler retired due to complications from what was believed to be Lou Gehrig’s disease. Bill BrittNovember 20, 2024
News Jackson Hospital CEO, COO step down amid financial restructuring efforts As part of the turnaround plan, the hospital is exploring the divestiture of non-core operations to refocus resources on acute care. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Economy BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation The appointment comes as the state prepares to launch the Department of Workforce in the summer of 2025, replacing the Department of Labor. Bill BrittNovember 19, 2024
Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire WootenNovember 19, 2024