Wesley Walter

Wesley Walter is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Environment

Reports stress drought’s impact on Alabama farms, heightened fire risk

An unusually dry September significantly impacted Alabama's farms, leading to concerns over crop yields, soil health, and heightened fire risks across the state.

October 8, 2025

Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension

“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.

October 7, 2025

Alabama AG pushes for end to ban on death penalty for child rape

Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions.

October 3, 2025

Katherine Robertson wins ALFA endorsement for AG campaign

Robertson secured a major endorsement from the Alabama Farmers Federation, building on previous high-profile backing from conservative organizations and law enforcement.

October 2, 2025

Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response

CVS Health discussed planned drone use for medical supply logistics and disaster response, aiming to boost out-of-hospital cardiac event survival rates significantly.

October 1, 2025

Gov. Ivey announces $3.7 million in Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants

The final round of Rebuild Alabama Act grants for the year injected over $3.7 million into local road and bridge projects across the state.

September 29, 2025

Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire

A new report found providers nationwide would face billions in lost revenues and uncompensated care spikes if Congress allows ACA subsidies to expire.

September 26, 2025

Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion

Meta plans to invest in two new buildings at its Montgomery Data Center, increasing its footprint and local investments to over $1.5 billion.

September 24, 2025

Steve Marshall urges SCOTUS to uphold transgender sports ban laws

Alabama's attorney general filed two amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to uphold laws separating public school sports teams by biological sex.

September 22, 2025

Stethoscope tied in a knot around a fist full of money

Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding

A new report raised concerns about proposed federal funding cuts impacting public health. The head of the Alabama Department of Public Health shared insights.

September 19, 2025