Economy Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger Any Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger must protect reliable service, competitive access and long-term economic growth at the Port of Mobile. Jerry Carl1 day ago
Governor Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Will Sellers for Alabama Supreme Court Sellers is seeking re-election to the Alabama Supreme Court in the primary election in March 2024. StaffMay 31, 2023
State Drivers spot messaging from hate group on I-65 highway signs Drivers reported seeing a digital road sign displaying messaging from the white supremacist organization Patriot Front. Patrick DarringtonMay 30, 2023
National USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request A disaster declaration has been issued to help Alabama farmers affected by freezing temperatures that occurred in March. Patrick DarringtonMay 29, 2023
Education Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern The college would shut down without a bailout. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Legislature Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed. Patrick DarringtonMay 26, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief The current deduction is set to expire in 2025. StaffMay 26, 2023
Economy Kronospan announces $350 million expansion in Oxford This $350 million investment will create 125 new jobs. StaffMay 26, 2023
Courts Deposition: Lawmaker can’t recall spending a night in his residence of record In a deposition in his election challenge, David Cole couldn't recall spending a single night or eating a meal at his residence of record. Josh MoonMay 25, 2023
Governor Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican. StaffMay 24, 2023