National Mayor Woodfin joins Biden, Harris to sign executive order against gun violence Woodfin stood alongside Biden as he signed an executive order to direct federal agencies to combat the emerging threats of machinegun conversion devices. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Health Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis Financial challenges have plagued the hospital since it lost COVID-related federal aid in 2022. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt demands action after Mexico seizes Vulcan’s deep-water port Vulcan Materials Company has been engaged in an ongoing legal dispute with the Mexican government since 2018. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell applauds new Biden-Harris executive order on gun violence The Biden-Harris Administration took new action to combat gun violence in the wake of Saturday's deadly mass shooting in Birmingham. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Local news Huntsville-Madison library system changes policy to meet APLS code The new policy ensures no sexually explicit materials are acquired or placed in the juvenile or young adult sections. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2024
Elections Minority GOP endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District The sector of ALGOP said Dobson has the support of the “silent minority community.” Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2024
Congress Continuing resolution met mixed votes from Alabama’s delegation Congress passed a short-term spending plan to avoid a government shutdown despite mixed support from some Alabama leaders. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 26, 2024
Congress Tuberville folds on Lt. Gen. Clark after his promotion blockade crumbles Tuberville finally dropped his hold on the promotion of Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark, a key aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Bill BrittSeptember 26, 2024
Elections UA College Democrats plan to protest Trump’s Tuscaloosa visit This will be Trump's second visit to Bryant-Denny after he attended a matchup between UA and LSU in 2019. Alex JobinSeptember 26, 2024
Infrastructure Officials celebrate $22 million in funding to overhaul Ardmore sewer system Leaders from the various state, federal and local agencies took part in a check ceremony. StaffSeptember 26, 2024