Jacob Holmes

Jacob Holmes is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected]

Economy

Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians

Ivey honored Alabamians with disabilities and their employers, recognizing their contributions and commitment to a stronger workforce across the state.

October 28, 2025

Montgomery council overrides veto, amends resolution to fund Jackson Hospital

While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.

October 24, 2025

Alabama prison culture challenged in wake of documentary

Lawmakers searched for a bigger room as a bombshell documentary revealed harrowing conditions within Alabama's correctional facilities and excessive force by officers.

October 23, 2025

Most public comments support statewide ban on trans books, but critics call foul

The ALGOP, chaired by APLS chair John Wahl, solicited support for the code changes, sparking opponents to claim ethics concerns.

October 22, 2025

Reed vetoes Montgomery Council plan to save Jackson Hospital

Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.

October 17, 2025

Petition calls for federal investigation into killing of inmate Steven Davis

A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation.

October 16, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey breaks ground on new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

Ivey championed the school's creation, a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

October 15, 2025

Local author speaks on new book confronting racism in Alabama

Jim Vickrey discussed his latest book on confronting racism in Alabama, sharing his personal journey and the origins of affirmative action plans.

October 15, 2025

Empty shelves: League of Women Voters talks library challenges for Banned Books Week

The League of Women Voters forum addressed challenges facing Alabama libraries, as anti-LGBTQ+ groups fought to remove diverse materials from shelves.

October 13, 2025

‘The Alabama Solution’: Documentary exposes state’s maligned prisons

The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.

October 10, 2025