News Conservative anti-data center group brings bus tour to Bessemer Organizers warn that Alabama communities risk losing control over land, utilities and local input as AI projects expand. Alex Jobin19 minutes ago
State Vigil for Victims of Hate and Violence called off due to COVID pandemic This years vigil would have been the twenty-second held, following the 1999 murder of Billy Jack Gaither in Sylacauga. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Elections Alabama secretary of state co-chairs Republican commission on election integrity The GOP commission is co-chaired by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Michigan state Sen. Ruth Johnson. StaffFebruary 18, 2021
National Alabama leaders remember conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh A number of Alabama leaders expressed their condolences at the passing of the conservative host. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Congress Sewell asks Biden to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights attorney Fred Gray Gray has had an exemplary 65-year career as a civil rights lawyer. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Economy ALDI begins construction on regional headquarters, distribution center in Loxley The project will bring an estimated $100 million in capital investment and more than 200 jobs to Loxley. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination numbers improve, but still lag behind other states The Biden administration announced Tuesday that states would see a 25 percent increase in vaccine shipments this week. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Elections After Trump, Black voters in Alabama have momentum, activists say If efforts to engage and mobilize Black voters receive more support, organizers see a path to increased political power. Micah DanneyFebruary 17, 2021
Health Virtual town hall Friday on vaccine hesitancy among marginalized communities The virtual town hall will take place Friday from noon until 2 p.m. and is open to the public. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 17, 2021
Public safety Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021
Congress Tuberville concerned about COVID-19 spread from migrants Tuberville said that COVID health and safety protocols at the border are "both disturbing and discouraging." Brandon MoseleyFebruary 17, 2021