State Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1. Mary Claire Wooten4 hours ago
Health Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting Members of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center Board discussed plans to improve support programs for veterans at their inaugural meeting. Wesley Walter4 hours ago
Party politics Full DNC votes to unseat Alabama members The DNC determined three ADP members seated after a "flawed election" should not be recognized. Josh Moon1 day ago
Elections Candidate speaks after stalker guilty plea, says courage will guide campaign McInnis called the guilty plea justice, urged women to report harassment and stressed law enforcement’s role in protecting families. Bill Britt2 days ago
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority announces retirement of Director John Driscoll During his tenure, Driscoll implemented major capital projects to position the Port for future growth, including channel deepening and new terminal investments. Staff2 days ago
Health Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles This case is the first recorded in Alabama since 2002. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Health Opinion | New blood tests that detect cancer at early stages could save countless lives We know early detection means everything. A multi-cancer early detection test would be a game-changer. Keshonda Nobles3 days ago
State As Alabama faces $35 million SNAP budget gap, lawmakers consider cuts Almost 90 percent of SNAP beneficiaries live in a household with a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled person. Chance Phillips4 days ago
Health Tuberville convenes veteran mental health hearing on alternative therapies Researchers and advocates explored alternative therapies like psychedelics and hyperbaric oxygen for veterans' PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Wesley Walter4 days ago
Health Senate hearing in Alabama explores new therapies to combat PTSD, veteran suicide crisis A Montevallo field hearing will bring VA leaders, researchers and veterans together to examine emerging treatments offering hope for mental health. Bill BrittAugust 22, 2025