State New bylaws changes, same fights on the Alabama Democratic Party’s agenda this weekend In a lengthy interview, Joe Reed rejected some proposed ADP changes and said the DNC was "scared of" the Alabama party's Black leadership. Josh MoonOctober 18, 2024
Prisons Alabama executes Derrick Dearman in fifth execution of 2024 Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024. Mary Claire WootenOctober 18, 2024
Municipal elections Sen. Vivian Figures rumored to be eyeing Mobile mayoral candidacy The senator, who previously served as a Mobile councilwoman, is also reportedly considering a run after receiving calls encouraging her. Alex JobinOctober 18, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama receives federal approval to deploy $1.4 billion broadband expansion plan The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses. StaffOctober 18, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide traffic safety training to prosecutors, law enforcement The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. StaffOctober 18, 2024
Elections Federal judge blocks state program aimed at purging voter rolls The preliminary injunction prevents the program from being undertaken until after the election. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2024
Economy Alabama Starbucks workers dream of a union contract Two years after Starbucks locations in Birmingham and Scottsboro unionized, workers may finally see a first contract by year-end. Chance PhillipsOctober 17, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Without court action, Alabama is never getting medical marijuana The court is going to have to force this. Josh MoonOctober 17, 2024
Elections Figures out-fundraises Dobson in latest FEC filings Figures raised more than $1 million between July and October while Dobson collected nearly half that. Alex JobinOctober 17, 2024
Legislature Will Barfoot claims anti-DEI law protects against discrimination The legislation prohibits publicly funded institutions from maintaining Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices or programs. Wesley WalterOctober 17, 2024