State El Patron owner pleads guilty to fraud, employing unauthorized workers Prosecutors said Cesar Campos-Reyes diverted pandemic relief money to buy property and knowingly employed unauthorized workers. Jacob Holmes12 hours ago
Congress Figures proposes bill to undo Trump beef import plan The Alabama Democrat joined cattle groups and other critics who warned tariff-free imports would undercut farmers already squeezed by trade fights. Alex JobinAugust 28, 2026
Courts Commission finds court fees vary widely by county Alabama lawmakers could consider reforms to make local court fees more uniform, transparent and accountable while protecting essential county funding. Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell praises FDA approval of breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug Clinical trials found the medication nearly doubled median survival for patients facing one of the deadliest cancers. Wesley WalterAugust 28, 2026
Economy TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities TVA will raise data center electricity rates by 10 percent, affecting major North Alabama facilities. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2026
Courts Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case Student plaintiffs and their counsel argued the shutdowns chilled campus speech and miscast independent magazines as university-controlled expression. Wesley WalterAugust 27, 2026
Education Birmingham invests additional $1 million into financial education, wealth-building program City officials said participating students reported stronger money skills as the program expands to every Birmingham City Schools campus. Alex JobinAugust 27, 2026
Elections Sparks urges tougher testing of imported beef The Democratic nominee cited a Chinese finding involving an Argentine plant, but Trump’s new 300,000-metric-ton quota excludes Argentina. StaffAugust 27, 2026
Environment Major improvements coming to Walker County Public Fishing Lake The Jasper-area lake will close September 7 for upgrades including new restrooms, bait shop, event space and improved access. StaffAugust 27, 2026
News Doug Jones calls for equal opportunity for women on Women’s Equality Day Marking the 19th Amendment’s 106th anniversary, Jones warned that voting access, pay equity and reproductive health remain unfinished battles. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2026
News Meta settles with 52 attorneys general, urges TikTok and YouTube to follow Alabama joined agreement requiring teen time limits, nighttime restrictions, stronger parental controls and independent oversight of Facebook and Instagram accounts. StaffAugust 26, 2026