Elections Wahl, Ensler clash over rural health care in lieutenant governor debate The rivals clashed over rural health care, affordability and residency questions as Alabama voters prepared to choose their next lieutenant governor. Jacob Holmes23 hours ago
Prisons Two more deaths in Alabama prisons Trey Norwood, 28, was found unresponsive at Ventress on May 17. Earnest Charles McReynolds, 69, died on May 10 at Donaldson Correctional Facility. Eddie BurkhalterMay 23, 2022
National Limestone County NAACP condemns Buffalo attack, white supremacy "We hold not only the domestic terrorist responsible for this heinous crime but also those who constantly stoke the flames of racial hatred and bigotry." Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2022
State Jimmy Rane Foundation honors former Georgia coach Vince Dooley The foundation awarded a record 50 scholarships to underserved children during the event. StaffMay 23, 2022
State Port of Mobile announces $104 million container terminal expansion These improvements mark the fourth time the Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals have expanded the container terminal. StaffMay 23, 2022
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Prisons New podcast “Deliberate Indifference” spotlights Alabama’s deadly prisons WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Elections Zeigler cancels campaign events after losing voice Zeigler said he hopes to resume events Saturday if possible. StaffMay 20, 2022
Elections PARCA issues analysis of state parks primary amendment The amendment proposes borrowing $85 million to fund repairs and upgrades to Alabama's 21 state parks. StaffMay 20, 2022
Elections Brooks’ mailers using Trump endorsement nearly two months after it was withdrawn The most recent polls show Brooks a distant third, trailing behind Britt and Durant by more than 14 points. John H. GlennMay 19, 2022
Health More than 15 million in U.S. could lose Medicaid coverage without action Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2022