Economy BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams BBB urged storm victims to vet contractors, get written estimates and report price gouging during Isaias recovery efforts. Wesley Walter27 minutes ago
State House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2023
Infrastructure Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on Lawmakers and ALDOT are squabbling over the funding for a highway project that would run from Tuscaloosa to Thomasville. Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2023
State Drive Electric Alabama hosting four showcases to celebrate National Drive Electric Week A selection of EVs will be on display at all of the events, which are free and open to the public. StaffSeptember 14, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Education Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
State Alabama fans spew racist comments, homophobic slurs at Texas players An Alabama fan can be heard calling Black Texas players a homophobic slur and telling them to go back to the “projects.” Patrick DarringtonSeptember 12, 2023
Elections ALGOP announces candidate qualifying dates for 2024 election Qualifying will close on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at 5 p.m. StaffSeptember 12, 2023
State APLS director discusses Alabama library content and controversies There has been a wave of challenges to content in libraries nationwide. Over the past few months that wave has reached Alabama. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 11, 2023
Prisons New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident” APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Graphic images depict alleged abuse from correctional officers Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023