Prisons Alabama prisoners planning new work strike in 2026 With scrutiny of Alabama prisons at a high point, prisoners are planning a new work strike to demand change. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Aerospace and Defense Drew Hicks joins Huntsville-based defense contract Minerva Defense Hicks joined Minerva Defense as vice president for test and evaluation instrumentation programs, bringing over 15 years of defense technology experience. StaffJune 18, 2025
Health Opinion | Don’t let Alabama’s rural healthcare collapse — act now Healthcare in Alabama is in a fragile state. The resident physicians delayed today will be the providers missing from tomorrow’s clinics. Dr. Kuntal DesaiJune 18, 2025
State Wes Allen announces secretary of state’s office spending cuts Spending cuts initiated by Allen include decreasing the advertising budget for Alabama’s Photo Voter ID program. Wesley WalterJune 17, 2025
Local news City of Birmingham launches summer violence reduction initiatives Programs like Rise Up Birmingham and Flipping the Game offer training, leadership roles, and economic opportunity. StaffJune 17, 2025
State “No Kings” protests scheduled around Alabama, large crowds expected The protests, which are meant to counter Trump's military parade, will be held in at least 13 Alabama cities. Josh MoonJune 13, 2025
State Trump-backed cuts threaten lifeline utility aid program Trump’s proposed bill could eliminate LIHEAP, a utility assistance program benefitting thousands of low-income Alabama families amid rising heat. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2025
Public safety ALDOT warns of “unpaid toll” text scam ALDOT warned citizens about a new text scam claiming unpaid toll fees. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2025
Education Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance Alabama's REACH Act, now law, offers young people a second chance to earn their diploma. Matt WoodsJune 12, 2025
Prisons State kills Gregory Hunt in third execution of 2025 Gregory Hunt was executed Tuesday, the state's third execution of 2025. This marked the fifth use of the controversial nitrogen hypoxia method. Jacob HolmesJune 11, 2025
Elections Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl called for closed primaries to secure ballots, ensuring only Republican voters decide the GOP nominee. Wesley WalterJune 11, 2025