State Voting rights coalition calls for state voting rights act Advocates rallied at the Statehouse Wednesday to back legislation aimed at breaking barriers that disenfranchise marginalized voters across Alabama. Jacob Holmes9 hours ago
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority achieves 50-foot channel depth in Port of Mobile The Mobile Ship Channel officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile. StaffOctober 6, 2025
News “Sold” author calls on APLS to restore Fairhope library funding, reject code changes The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2025
News Montgomery mass shooting leaves 2 dead, criticism and heartbreak The shooting took place during an unusually busy weekend in Montgomery, sending tourists scrambling for cover. Josh MoonOctober 6, 2025
News Investigations into alleged First Liberty Ponzi scheme continue The investigations in Georgia mean an Alabama Securities Commission investigation isn’t a “wise use of Alabama taxpayer dollars” yet, the ASC director said. Chance PhillipsOctober 3, 2025
Environment Lawmakers advance dog deer hunting rule near Talladega National Forest Alabama lawmakers amended the dog deer hunting rule, restricting activity near Talladega National Forest and citing property concerns. Mary Claire WootenOctober 3, 2025
Prisons Alabama AG pushes for end to ban on death penalty for child rape Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions. Wesley WalterOctober 3, 2025
Infrastructure ADECA submits Alabama’s final BEAD broadband proposal to feds for approval The proposal outlined plans to extend high-speed internet to over 101,000 locations, saving taxpayers more than $800 million. StaffOctober 3, 2025
Health Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2025
News New “human smuggling” anti-immigration law takes effect New legislation creates the crime of human smuggling and requiring officers to contact ICE if citizenship can't be verified. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2025
News Fourth lawsuit alleges brutal child abuse at Alabama youth facility A fourth lawsuit accuses Camp SAYLA of systemic child abuse due to severe oversight failures. Mary Claire WootenOctober 2, 2025