Featured Opinion Opinion | Lawmakers push for librarian arrests in far-right bid to “protect children” Once upon a time, the GOP—embodying the spirits of icons like Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan—stood as bastions against big government and judicial overreach. Bill Britt3 days ago
State PARCA Report: Alabama no longer lowest in tax collections For years, Alabama held the record for the lowest tax collections per capita in the U.S. Bill BrittApril 16, 2024
State Gulf State Park unveils new cabins at Lake Shelby The event marked the end of a major renovation project after Hurricane Sally severely damaged the cabins in 2020. StaffApril 16, 2024
Courts New legal filing seeks to remove Cannabis Commission from licensing process The filing by Alabama Always asks a Montgomery County judge to appoint a special master to determine applicant compliance. Josh MoonApril 15, 2024
Education Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content” The school system has completely blocked access to SORA for students while it conducts an internal review. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2024
Health Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association Amanda Williams was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. StaffApril 15, 2024
Congress Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover retired after 11 years as president. StaffApril 15, 2024
Courts Former Limestone Sheriff Mike Blakely granted parole, to be released Blakely, Alabama's longest serving sheriff, will be released after serving just over a year of his three-year sentence. Josh MoonApril 12, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project The project is expected to create 130 jobs in Coosa County. StaffApril 12, 2024
Education New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy Many school systems struggle to deliver the specific resources and support many students require. StaffApril 12, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents Priority is given to people with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. StaffApril 12, 2024