State Dietrich Bonhoeffer family slams far-right appropriation Far-right groups in Alabama have spread comparisons of their causes to Bonhoeffer while painting the left as Nazi Germany. Jacob Holmes22 hours ago
State Alabama welcomes three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes Alabama introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which allow for an anonymous surrender of infants without fear of prosecution or shame. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Infrastructure Rep. Sewell announces $10 million for Birmingham, Montgomery airports Funding for these grants was made possible by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Staff2 days ago
Health Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears Alabama isn’t just turning down federal funds — it’s turning its back on its own people. Bill Britt3 days ago
Environment Alabama continues a program to combat tire dumping statewide The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Education Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state. Alex Jobin3 days ago
Prisons Petition seeks to mandate body cams for AL correctional officers Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute mandatory body cams. Alex Jobin4 days ago
Infrastructure ALDOT developing statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan, seeks public input ALDOT aims to develop safer, more accessible routes for non-motorized travelers. Staff4 days ago
Education Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literacy mascot, announced the delivery of more than 30,000 books. Staff4 days ago
State New bylaws changes, same fights on the Alabama Democratic Party’s agenda this weekend In a lengthy interview, Joe Reed rejected some proposed ADP changes and said the DNC was "scared of" the Alabama party's Black leadership. Josh MoonOctober 18, 2024