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 Holmes2 days ago
Health Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis Alabama leaders highlight progress in mental health crisis response but face challenges with access to services. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 21, 2025
Party politics ALGOP chairman re-elected as RNC vice chairman for the Southern Region As vice chairman, Wahl will lead and represent the 14 states comprising the Southern Region, including Alabama. StaffJanuary 20, 2025
Prisons Family members of woman found dead in Alabama jail speak out Leanna Washington, 36, of LaGrange, Georgia, was found dead in the James Morgan County Detention Facility in LaFayette. Alex JobinJanuary 20, 2025
News ALDOT prepares for upcoming winter weather throughout the state ALDOT is planning extensive pretreatment operations across the state and will conduct active clearing and treatment operations when snowfall begins. StaffJanuary 18, 2025
State Finance Director Bill Poole named to Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Poole will join accomplished leaders in education, healthcare, public service, business, and other sectors to learn and hone leadership skills. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
Health Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3 This synthetic dye, also known as erythrosine, has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
State NAACP president: anti-DEI law harming students, professors The president of the Alabama NAACP said a state law banning DEI and divisive concepts was targeted to hurt minority students, and it's working. Josh MoonJanuary 17, 2025
Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley WalterJanuary 16, 2025
State Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 15, 2025
State Alabama panhandling laws challenged under First Amendment The 11th Circuit Court is expected to issue a final ruling later this year. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 14, 2025