Education University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI The editors of the publications, which focus on women’s wellness and the Black student experience respectively, expressed shock at the decision. Chance Phillips3 hours ago
State ABC board revises proposed hemp rules, lessening burden on retailers The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment. Alex JobinOctober 14, 2025
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority celebrates completion of Mobile Harbor Modernization Project The achievement of a 50-foot channel depth officially made the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal in the Gulf. StaffOctober 14, 2025
State Empty shelves: League of Women Voters talks library challenges for Banned Books Week The League of Women Voters forum addressed challenges facing Alabama libraries, as anti-LGBTQ+ groups fought to remove diverse materials from shelves. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2025
Public safety Montgomery Mayor Reed welcomes state partnership, wants holistic approach on crime Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime. Josh MoonOctober 10, 2025
Prisons ‘The Alabama Solution’: Documentary exposes state’s maligned prisons The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2025
State Greene County sheriff: state should be ashamed of claims in recent audit report Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Bennison said claims that he misspent $5 million in bingo money are merely shameful harassment by the state. Josh MoonOctober 10, 2025
Education Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan The Alabama State Board of Education is rewriting outdated counseling standards and further clarifying counselor roles. Mary Claire WootenOctober 10, 2025
Prisons Judge denies Alabama inmate’s request for nitrogen hypoxia execution stay A federal judge rejected Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd's request for a stay of execution. Wesley WalterOctober 10, 2025
Education Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025 Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends gifted over $500,000 for scholarships, academics, and student programs. StaffOctober 10, 2025
Education Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive Students in summer learning programs utilizing SAIL's framework gained an average of over 2.1 months in reading and 1.6 months in math. StaffOctober 9, 2025