Courts Opinion | Honor the jury’s vote: a plea for Jefferey Lee Alabama abandoned judicial override, but Lee remains on death row after a judge overruled jurors who chose life. Carlton Fisher5 hours ago
Health Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine. StaffMarch 27, 2025
Health Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.” Chance PhillipsMarch 26, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025
Party politics ADP chair issues retraction, ends fundraising spat with former senator ADP chair Randy Kelley issued a retraction Friday of comments he made about former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Josh MoonMarch 24, 2025
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