Legislature Poor People’s Campaign demands voting rights protections at Statehouse Moral Mondays movement leaders joined others in state capitals around the country to push for 14 legislative priorities. Micah DanneyMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Alabama becomes second state to ban sale of tianeptine pills The House unanimously passed House Bill 2, a bill that would outlaw the possession of tianeptine in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Education ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools The practice of yoga has been expressly prohibited in Alabama schools since 1993. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Governor Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from ad valorem taxes stalls in the Alabama House A bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from state ad valorem taxes stalled in the Alabama House of Representatives. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
State Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 15, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Appeals Court upholds sentence for Hispanic man who likely fell asleep driving "Relying on speculation and bad law, the court allowed an unjust conviction and sentence to stand." Josh MoonMarch 15, 2021
Legislature Senate bill would reform Alabama’s public records law State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has introduced legislation reforming public information requests. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to require reduced speed in school zones The bill would mandate reduced speed zones around all public and private schools. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021