Mary Claire Wooten

Mary Claire is a reporter. You can reach her at [email protected].

Local news

New Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Jasper

The state's seventh baby box continues to ensure that parents have secure options for surrendering infants.

August 1, 2024

Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city

July 31, 2024

The reforms would include a constitutional amendment against presidential immunity, term limits and a binding code of ethics.

July 30, 2024

24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions.

July 26, 2024

Weatherization assistance will make low-income homes more energy efficient, prioritizing vulnerable groups in funding selection.

July 25, 2024

HB51 gave the decision to local governments to end the sales tax on hearing aids, and Madison has become the first municipality to do so.

July 24, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program.

July 23, 2024

Alabama will showcase its growth in the aerospace and defense sectors this week while looking for further investments in the state.

July 22, 2024

Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city.

July 19, 2024

The Choice Neighborhood Initiative awarded the city money to rebuild the Mill Creek area, creating more mixed-income housing.

July 18, 2024