ABC board revises proposed hemp rules, lessening burden on retailers
The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment.
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Alabama Port Authority celebrates completion of Mobile Harbor Modernization Project
The achievement of a 50-foot channel depth officially made the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal in the Gulf.
October 14, 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.
Montgomery Mayor Reed welcomes state partnership, wants holistic approach on crime
Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime.
‘The Alabama Solution’: Documentary exposes state’s maligned prisons
The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.
Greene County sheriff: state should be ashamed of claims in recent audit report
Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Bennison said claims that he misspent $5 million in bingo money are merely shameful harassment by the state.
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
The Alabama State Board of Education is rewriting outdated counseling standards and further clarifying counselor roles.
Judge denies Alabama inmate’s request for nitrogen hypoxia execution stay
A federal judge rejected Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd's request for a stay of execution.
Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends gifted over $500,000 for scholarships, academics, and student programs.
October 10, 2025
Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive
Students in summer learning programs utilizing SAIL's framework gained an average of over 2.1 months in reading and 1.6 months in math.
October 9, 2025