Courts Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike... Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
Legislature Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines. Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
Local news Montgomery schools chief’s resignation accepted at contentious meeting At a packed meeting, the MPS board voted to accept the resignation of Melvin Brown, a very popular figure in the city. Josh MoonSeptember 17, 2024
Economy CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends If ratified, the contracts will be made official and go into effect. Alex JobinSeptember 17, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama continues expanding broadband with $42 million in grants Gov. Ivey announced $42 million in funding for broadband expansion to 15,000 households across 23 counties in Alabama. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 17, 2024
Opinion Opinion | The Supreme Court hurt Alabama’s dialysis community, and Congress must step in A recent Supreme Court ruling imposed significant financial challenges for kidney patients. Kelly ReeseSeptember 17, 2024
News State agencies receive award for partnering to use recycled tires in road projects The agencies were jointly presented the Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award by the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation. StaffSeptember 17, 2024
Municipal elections Kevin “KD” Dunn announces candidacy for mayor of Pleasant Grove Dunn was elected to the Pleasant Grove City Council in 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2024
News Montgomery Public Schools superintendent resigns Superintendent Melvin J. Brown announced Saturday that he will be resigning at the end of October. Jacob HolmesSeptember 16, 2024
Elections Voting rights groups sue state over voter purge The Southern Poverty Law Center, Campaign Legal Center and Fair Elections center filed the suit Friday. Jacob HolmesSeptember 16, 2024