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 Holmes14 hours ago
Education Alabama A&M University announces transition team The AAMU Presidential Transition Team is charged with designing and implementing a calendar of strategic and inclusive engagements. StaffNovember 22, 2021
Governor Poll: Ivey one of the most popular governors, highest job approval in Southeast According to the poll, Ivey's approval rating stands at 62 percent. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Economy Alabama’s October unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent The unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, unchanged from September, but well below October 2020’s rate of 4.7 percent. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Corruption Former House speaker sent messages, made calls on state-supplied device The electronic tablet Mike Hubbard used to try to shorten his sentence was given to prisoners by a company under contract with the state. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021
Economy Miners demonstrate at Capitol against Trooper escorting strikebreakers The demonstration is part of the union's strike against Warrior Met seeking better pay and benefits. Jacob HolmesNovember 19, 2021
Health More than half of those with COVID suffer longer-lasting health problems UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said data from studies of long COVID are troubling, and there's still much to learn about long-term impacts. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2021
Economy J.M. Smucker Co. to build Alabama manufacturing plant, creating up to 750 jobs With a total investment of $1.1 billion, the facility in the Jefferson County community of McCalla will create up to 750 jobs. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Health Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public comment Public comment will remain open until Jan. 4, 2022. StaffNovember 19, 2021
Health State VA partners with UA, Auburn in march to raise awareness of vet suicide Operation Iron Ruck is a four-day, 151-mile march from Tuscaloosa to Auburn set for November 24-27. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2021
Elections Mitchem enters race for House District 26 The seat is up for grabs as incumbent Rep. Kerry Rich has announced he will not run for a sixth term. Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2021