State Rejected cannabis processor sues AMCC over new procedures Enchanted Green said it has unfairly had its license revoked and called new procedures of the commission arbitrary. Jacob Holmes15 hours ago
State Governor announces another strong year for Alabama adoptions The Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023. StaffNovember 20, 2023
Education State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2023
Prisons McWhorter second incarcerated person executed in Alabama this year Casey McWhorter, 49, was executed by the state via lethal injection for the 1993 murder and robbery of Edward Lee Williams Sr. Patrick DarringtonNovember 17, 2023
Education Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023 On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Health Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear. Josh MoonNovember 16, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
State Cannabis Commission sets dates for applicant presentations The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday officially set two presentation days for applicants. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
State County commissions to host legislative conference in Auburn The agenda for the event highlights some notable expectations for the upcoming session. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2023
State Commissioners seek conversations with grandparents raising their grandchildren Members hope to be able to speak with those who are raising grandchildren either formally through the DHR system or informally. StaffNovember 15, 2023
Local news Mobile police shoot, kill 16-year-old during pre-dawn raid Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies. Patrick DarringtonNovember 14, 2023