Courts Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride Birmingham successfully sued the utility after it abruptly halted fluoridation, arguing the sudden move violated a state notification law. Jacob Holmes3 hours ago
Health As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic” Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Education Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated individual dies at Ventress Correctional Facility Charles Rocky Ramsey, a 36-year-old man incarcerated at Ventress Correctional Facility, was pronounced dead on Wednesday. John H. GlennOctober 28, 2022
News Second incarcerated man dies in state prison over the weekend Daeshun Mincey, a 21-year-old incarcerated man at the Elmore County facility, was found unresponsive at the facility on Oct. 22. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
State Poll: Four out of five voters likely to support medical cannabis The poll found that 79 percent of likely voters favor legal, medical cannabis in Alabama. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
Prisons Attorney: Most parole hearings have become a waste of time Birmingham attorney Matthew A. Bailey said clients he was once confident would be granted parole are now a "coin toss." Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man found unresponsive at St. Clair Correctional Facility Jason Wade Means, 42, was pronounced dead after being found in his dorm on Saturday. John H. GlennOctober 26, 2022
Prisons ADOC confirms DOJ visited St. Clair Correctional Facility last week The DOJ attorneys conducted interviews with incarcerated individuals on their conditions and treatment within the facility. John H. GlennOctober 26, 2022
Corruption Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Education “Nation’s Report Card:” Alabama test scores decline less than other states But Alabama's test scores in mathematics and reading proficiency are still below the national average. John H. GlennOctober 25, 2022