Courts Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit. Wesley Walter5 hours ago
Prisons Lawmakers review proposed parole guidelines and prison progress The Joint Prison Committee met for its quarterly meeting to discuss updates ahead of a public hearing at the end of July. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2025
Education Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus will be a specialized 10-acre site to teach, train, and house high school students. StaffMay 29, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact Britt said the Beltline will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and enhancing public safety. StaffMay 29, 2025
State Twinkle Cavanaugh appointed to USDA position, will resign as PSC president After 15 years, Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning from the Alabama PSC. Josh MoonMay 28, 2025
Public safety Bureau of Pardons and Paroles board proposes scoring guideline changes The proposed scoring guidelines would add more detailed criteria and alter some point values. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2025
Education ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Bluff Park’s Katie Collins received a Chevrolet Traverse and will advocate for education and student mental health statewide as Alabama Teacher of the Year. StaffMay 21, 2025
Environment Washington County Public Fishing Lake reopens May 24 After a temporary closure due to giant salvinia, the Washington County Public Fishing Lake is reopening for bank fishing on May 24. StaffMay 20, 2025
Education Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone ALLA also questioned the board's procedure for defining "sexually explicit" and urged them to withdraw the memo. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2025
Education Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired Moms for Liberty of Madison County is urging the Alabama Public Library Service to develop a policy to terminate noncompliant librarians. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2025
State Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan elected President of Alabama League of Municipalities Sullivan will represent over 450 cities and towns, advocating for local governments across Alabama, with Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup as VP. StaffMay 19, 2025