Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations. Mary Claire WootenApril 2, 2025
Legislature House committee approves General Fund budget package The budget will now move to the House floor to be considered for passage to the Senate. Alex JobinApril 2, 2025
Municipal elections Joe Eatmon unseats incumbent Matthew Wilson in Tuscaloosa runoff Political newcomer Joe Eatmon handily beat incumbent Matthew Wilson in the District 1 runoff, receiving 582 votes to Wilson’s 407. Chance PhillipsApril 2, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Reject Big Pharma’s money-grab that would harm Alabama’s businesses, employees The proposed changes to PBMs will place an unnecessary financial strain on Alabama’s businesses and families. Joseph SummersApril 2, 2025
Economy Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives InvestAL boosts Alabama’s startup growth, keeping capital and innovation rooted in communities across the state. Bill BrittApril 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan "It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said. StaffApril 2, 2025
News USDA designates 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. StaffApril 2, 2025
News Longtime State Parks administrator selected as new deputy director Chad Davis is the new deputy director, making him the No. 2 executive for the State Parks System. StaffApril 2, 2025
News Federal judge: Alabama can’t prosecute citizens who help women get out-of-state abortions Marshall had threatened to prosecute those helping women get out-of-state abortions, claiming they were complicit in a crime. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2025
News Immunity denied for former Decatur cop, murder trial will proceed A judge ruled that former officer Mac Marquette did not prove he acted in self defense when shooting Steve Perkins. Josh MoonApril 1, 2025