Public safety Wes Allen partners with ALEA, state businesses to tackle human trafficking A new statewide initiative called Alabama Combats Trafficking will provide businesses with information on recognizing and reporting trafficking. Wesley Walter21 hours ago
State APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2025
Environment Officials dedicate Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park The current Moon Tree plantings pay homage to a similar program conducted as part of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Environment Rep. Shane Stringer files bill to reopen Big Creek Lake for recreational usage The legislation resulted from an abrupt decision by the Mobile Area Water System to permanently close Big Creek Lake. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Health Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud Glock switch ban Trigger activators turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Aerospace and Defense Trump appoints Tuberville to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors This appointment marks the next step in Tuberville's storied, if controversial, relationship with veterans and the armed forces. Alex JobinMarch 19, 2025
State ALDOT spends $9.4 million on litter cleanup, delaying road safety upgrades In 2024, ALDOT spent more than $9.4 million statewide cleaning up trash along Alabama’s roadways. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Party politics Former Sen. Doug Jones threatens legal action against Alabama Democratic chair After ADP chair Randy Kelley accused Jones of misleading fundraising mailers, Jones gave Kelley five days to retract the false claims. Josh MoonMarch 18, 2025