News Kelly Clarkson to spotlight Central Alabama Pride Central Alabama Pride will make a national splash by being featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for its 47th Annual Pridefest. Staff12 hours ago
Congress Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security. Alex JobinDecember 23, 2024
National Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor. Wesley WalterDecember 23, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025 The bill extends the Farm Bill and provides $30.78 billion in total agriculture disaster funding. StaffDecember 23, 2024
Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance PhillipsDecember 20, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire WootenDecember 20, 2024
Infrastructure Port Authority awards major contract to U.S.-based Richmond Engineering The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project will be completed in May of 2025. StaffDecember 20, 2024
News ALDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead for holiday travel Between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, AAA expects more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Congress Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax The resolution of disapproval aims to block implementation of the Biden Administration’s Natural Gas Tax. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Economy Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures. StaffDecember 20, 2024