Congress Sen. Britt pushes Northern Beltline during transportation budget hearing Supporters said the 52-mile route would speed travel, boost development and improve emergency access across Jefferson County. Staff7 hours ago
State AG Marshall argues employer health plans shouldn’t have to cover gender-affirming surgery Gabriel Arkles says it’s “disheartening to see states advocating for the right to ... deny necessary healthcare to their citizens.” Chance PhillipsOctober 2, 2024
Education Keith Phillips appointed interim president at Wallace Community College Dothan Phillips will serve following the retirement of Dr. Linda Young, who served as president of the college for 36 years. StaffOctober 2, 2024
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $3.1 million to fund more road and bridge projects across state Since the passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act, local projects in all 67 counties have been awarded state transportation funding. StaffOctober 1, 2024
State AG Marshall claims that violent Venezuelan gangs are flying into the country Marshall's comments mirror now-debunked conspiracy theories spread by former President Donald Trump. Alex JobinOctober 1, 2024
Health Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye Johnson comes to UAB from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. StaffOctober 1, 2024
Education Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed The two are titans of education working hand in hand across continents to broaden the understanding of Vietnamese and American students. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2024
Public safety FBI’s 2023 hate crime report shows surge targeting Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities Alabama, too, is caught in the undertow of this national trend. Bill BrittSeptember 30, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT awards grants for seven local airports Each airport is contributing local matching funds to complement the FAA and state grants. StaffSeptember 30, 2024
State Gov. Ivey announces retirement of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington Her former cabinet member, Marty Redden, will lead the department as it transitions to the Department of Workforce. StaffSeptember 30, 2024
State Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation The "Porn ID Law" will begin requiring age verification for adult content on Oct. 1, prompting industry responses on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 27, 2024