Education TROY Football Hall of Famer Freddie Thomas named to Board of Trustees Thomas, a 2015 inductee into the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, was a member of the 1984 and 1987 NCAA Division II National... Staff1 day ago
Prisons New podcast “Deliberate Indifference” spotlights Alabama’s deadly prisons WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Health More than 15 million in U.S. could lose Medicaid coverage without action Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2022
State Opinion | Vote “yes” on the state parks amendment We believe this is the perfect time to modernize and enhance the State Parks System. Chris BlankenshipMay 19, 2022
Infrastructure Port of Mobile gains new Central American service The Alabama Port Authority is pleased to announce new ocean service to and from Central America for containerized cargo shippers. StaffMay 19, 2022
Public safety Group calls for transparency from Huntsville Police Department Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform says the department needs to honor requests for data. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2022
Education Parent: Magic City Acceptance Academy says school is helping his child Karl Julian said he's noticed remarkable improvements in his daughter's life since she began attending the LGBTQ-affirming charter school. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2022
State Sewell: $3.6 million federal funds for preservation of African American historical sites Eleven historical sites in Alabama were selected to receive funds, either directly or through associate organizations. John H. GlennMay 17, 2022
State Report: Women are critical to Alabama’s economy, yet barriers remain The report found women generate $43 billion in earnings annually but earn on average 67 cents for every dollar earned by men. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2022
State Abortion rights organizers speak out about potential reversal of Roe v. Wade “People are going to die if it’s not legal,” Margeaux Hartline said. “People are going to do unsavory things to get an abortion.” StaffMay 13, 2022
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA grants Alabama $12.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades The 26 grants were awarded to 25 local airports in Alabama, amounting to $12,508,131. StaffMay 13, 2022