Elections Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Legislature House school safety commission starts new discussion at speaker’s behest The commission is being revived after being created in 2016 and making recommendations to the Legislature in 2018. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell: $1.6 million in investments from the Delta Regional Authority for Black Belt The funding was made available, in part, by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama The funds will assist local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide housing and other related services to homeless people. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Local news City of Birmingham and partners expand Financial Literacy Initiative The BHM Financial Freedom Project will expand to 20 schools next month. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | University philanthropists We have had some very generous benefactors make some very magnanimous contributions to their alma maters. Steve FlowersOctober 25, 2023
Economy Study: Auburn University provides $6.3 billion economic boost to Alabama This tremendous figure encompasses the creation of over 30,000 job opportunities, aside from the university's direct hires. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Courts Elmore County mother battles court, grandparents’ rights bill to protect kids An Elmore County judge is forcing a child into visitations with a family member under investigation for sexually assaulting her. Josh MoonOctober 24, 2023
Legislature Lawmaker plans to bring bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade State Rep. Mack Butler said he is bringing the bill to combat “an agenda” in the public school system. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2023
News Runoff today: Cox vs. Brinyark for House District 16 after tight primary race Candidates Brad Cox and Bryan Brinyark both garnered just above 32 percent of the vote in the primary. StaffOctober 24, 2023