Education Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences The funding backs a new civic leadership institute at Auburn and support for Alabama’s recently established health care sciences school. Wesley Walter10 hours ago
Environment Birmingham youth are invited to lead climate solutions through Bloomberg Philanthropies Fund Microgrants of up to $5,000 will support projects focused on healthier homes, public health, nature-based strategies and youth engagement. StaffSeptember 2, 2026
Governor Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders Anti-death penalty advocates urged clemency, citing Taylor’s age when the crimes occurred and what they described as decades of change on death row. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2026
Health Opinion | Proposed Medicare changes could make timely care harder for Alabama seniors I am especially concerned about one proposed Medicare change affecting patients who can appropriately be evaluated and treated during the same visit. Zane B. Hyde, M.D.September 1, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | Chris England is trying to protect your tax dollars. You should join him in the fight For years now, Chris England has fought the waste, fraud and abuse in Alabama's Department of Corrections. Why is he fighting alone? Josh MoonAugust 31, 2026
Infrastructure Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional safety award Crash rates fell by half after crews rebuilt a dangerous SR-160 interchange where officials feared a fatal wreck was inevitable. StaffAugust 31, 2026
Environment Fort Morgan Trail extended 4.4 miles at Gulf State Park The new paved stretch added wetland-spanning bridges, a bathhouse and stronger links to Gulf State Park’s broader trail network. StaffAugust 31, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell praises FDA approval of breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug Clinical trials found the medication nearly doubled median survival for patients facing one of the deadliest cancers. Wesley WalterAugust 28, 2026
Economy TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities TVA will raise data center electricity rates by 10 percent, affecting major North Alabama facilities. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2026
Courts Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case Student plaintiffs and their counsel argued the shutdowns chilled campus speech and miscast independent magazines as university-controlled expression. Wesley WalterAugust 27, 2026
Education Birmingham invests additional $1 million into financial education, wealth-building program City officials said participating students reported stronger money skills as the program expands to every Birmingham City Schools campus. Alex JobinAugust 27, 2026