Education House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants. Wesley WalterApril 17, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Reforms to occupational licensing offer solutions to Alabama’s labor shortages Our business-friendly policies, competitive workforce training programs, and vital public-private partnerships continue to fuel our success. Elizabeth AndersonApril 17, 2025
News Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail takes top spot in USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards The 29-mile multi-use trail connects Gulf State Park with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Baldwin County. StaffApril 17, 2025
Legislature An Alabama lawmaker missed sessions, but still got a full paycheck Rep. Corey Harbison rarely attended sessions in 2024 and 2025 but remained on the roll, raising questions about accountability and transparency in legislative attendance. Jacob HolmesApril 16, 2025
Prisons Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles releases March statistics Alabama's parole system maintains low grant rates and successes in Day Reporting Centers. Mary Claire WootenApril 16, 2025
Prisons Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied. Alex JobinApril 16, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville The bipartisan resolution calls on Trump administration solidify Huntsville as the permanent home for U.S. Space Command. StaffApril 16, 2025
News Alfa engaged in negotiations to relocate corporate headquarters The proposed purchase would keep Alfa’s corporate headquarters in Montgomery at Capitol Commerce Center. StaffApril 16, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Political speculation and happenings The looming question is, what does our senior U.S. senator, Tommy Tuberville, run for in the 2026 election cycle? Steve FlowersApril 16, 2025
Economy Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open The Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers. StaffApril 16, 2025