News Mayor Sherry Sullivan congratulates Amelia Wells on Energy Southeast Scholarship This year, Energy Southeast is awarding $80,000 in scholarships to 32 students across the state. StaffMay 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release The grant to J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville will help inmates overcome employment barriers. StaffMay 8, 2025
State Rescheduled APLS meeting raises concerns about public participation, representation Numerous people looking to sign up for public comment were surprised to have their requests denied. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2025
Legislature Senate passes portmanteau bill making major restrictions on CBD products Smokable hemp and CBD products including flower buds and vapes will soon be banned in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2025
Elections Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service Baseless attacks on Heath Allbright betray conservative values and local decency. Bill BrittMay 7, 2025
Courts Federal lawsuit claims Chambers County, Valley officials sought to silence protest A federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Alabama claims Chambers County and Valley officials weaponized law enforcement to silence protestors. Josh MoonMay 7, 2025
Opinion Opinion | The SAVE Act doesn’t save voting rights The SAVE Act would prevent millions of Americans from voting, particularly in the Deep South. Margaret HuangMay 7, 2025
Legislature Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the... Alex JobinMay 7, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Legislature Alabama bill criminalizes genetic theft, protects DNA privacy rights The bill creates a crime for unauthorized DNA use, addressing privacy concerns and gaps in current federal protections. Mary Claire WootenMay 7, 2025