Education Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban Librarians pushed back after Amy Minton’s catalog searches flagged hundreds of titles, including books not shelved in youth sections. Jacob Holmes5 hours ago
Health Alabama employers sound the alarm on policies targeting prescription drug benefits Employers signed a letter to members of the congressional delegation urging Congress to oppose policies targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers. StaffJune 10, 2024
State Insights from Alabama survey exemplify necessity to amplify Black voices Black Southern Women's Collaborative surveyed Black voters in Alabama, placing emphasis on community empowerment for change. Mary Claire WootenJune 5, 2024
State Record number of hate groups were active in 2023: SPLC report The latest SPLC annual report identified 20 hate and antigovernment extremist groups active in Alabama and hundreds of hateful incidents. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024
Health William F. Green State Veterans Home earns 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process. StaffJune 5, 2024
State Alabama executes Jamie Ray Mills after series of failed appeals Despite the opportunity to review disturbing new evidence, Alabama proceeded with the execution. StaffMay 31, 2024
State Brothers from Smiths Station win ALBBAA’s 2024 Big Gobbler Photo Contest As the winner of this year’s contest, the Warricks will receive a Black Belt Strutter turkey call package. StaffMay 31, 2024
Education Alabama schools will receive over $16 million from the EPA to purchase clean buses Federal funding for electric school buses through the Clean School Bus Program was approved by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Chance PhillipsMay 30, 2024
Education Troy University partnership with Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women receives $10K grant The grant will go toward supporting a gardening and art program. StaffMay 30, 2024
State Pardons and Paroles Bureau commends 33 resilient Tuscaloosa DRC graduates A group of 33 resilient individuals graduated from the Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center. StaffMay 30, 2024
State Vulcan rejects Mexico’s offer for Quintana Roo property The Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials believes the Mexican government undervalued it's property. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2024