Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Environment

Environment

New lodge coming to Cheaha State Park

The new Cheaha State Park Lodge will feature three hotel towers with a total of 32 guest units in a variety of configurations.

March 13, 2025

Applications now accepted for new Alabama State Parks Ambassador Program

Anyone interested can submit an online application to become an Alabama State Parks ambassador.

March 13, 2025

2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest winners announced

Nearly 2,000 photos were entered.

March 12, 2025

Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt

Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks.

January 16, 2025

Recreational trails board debates, votes on 2024 project proposals

The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board discussed and voted on its 2024 grant proposals during their annual meeting on Dec. 17.

December 18, 2024

Drought assessment committee discusses end of year climate data

Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought.

December 13, 2024

Alabama joins 10 states suing BlackRock, Vanguard over alleged coal collusion

The suit reflects a Republican strategy leveraging antitrust laws against investment managers’ alleged climate-focused collusion to reduce emissions.

November 29, 2024

Alabama continues a program to combat tire dumping statewide

The Scrap Tire Right of Way Program offers counties $150,000 over three years to clean up discarded tires to promote recycling initiatives.

October 23, 2024

State continues to face dry conditions, pine beetle outbreak despite July rainfall

The state remained driest in the northwest with some locations at 25 to 50 percent of their normal precipitation.

August 30, 2024

Gov. Ivey dedicates pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoors icon

Ivey on Tuesday dedicated the T-pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of James “Big Daddy” Lawler.

August 21, 2024