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Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama

The system works because it is competitive. And that’s exactly what’s at risk.

Ed Oliver

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April 9, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year

The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.

April 9, 2026

Alabama joins A Home for Every Child initiative

Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.

April 9, 2026

Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings

The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.

Jacob Holmes

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April 8, 2026

House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures

SB54 would give the state parole board authority to reconsider parole revocations for minor parole violations or new charges that are dismissed.

Wesley Walter

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April 8, 2026

Alabama leaders mourn attorney, civil rights legend, J. Mason Davis Jr.

Davis, one of Birmingham's first Black attorneys, was a trailblazing civil rights advocate who fought against segregation and voter suppression.

Wesley Walter

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April 7, 2026

Committee approves 200k legal defense in excessive force case

Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.

Mary Claire Wooten

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April 7, 2026

The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse

The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel.

Alex Jobin

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April 6, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grant to fund job training for inmates

Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.

April 6, 2026