State

Public safety

Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund statewide narcotics enforcement

In a bid to strengthen public safety, state officials directed $800,000 to help local agencies coordinate resources and apprehend drug traffickers.

March 31, 2026

ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development

Alabama State University officials signed an agreement Monday to offer new mentorship, pastoral care and leadership training opportunities.

March 31, 2026

Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey declared March 30 as Doctors Day, urging Alabamians to honor the state's 13,000 physicians for their dedication and personalized care.

March 30, 2026

Chewacla State Park unveils new 8,500-square-foot event center

Chewacla State Park unveiled an 8,500-square-foot event center on Friday, offering a modern, indoor-outdoor venue for corporate retreats, weddings and community celebrations.

March 30, 2026

USDA highlights support programs for Alabama farmers hit by severe weather

The federal agency offered technical and financial assistance resources to agricultural workers recovering from recent tornadoes, snow and hail.

Wesley Walter

March 27, 2026

Poarch Creeks welcome Muscogee members to Wetumpka historical site

The Poarch Creek Indians will welcome a Muscogee (Creek) Nation delegation from Oklahoma on Friday to Poarch’s Hickory Ground site in Wetumpka.

March 27, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact

HB156 allows Alabama to join the PA Licensure Compact, expanding workforce mobility and improving access to care statewide.

Mary Claire Wooten

March 26, 2026

AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products

Alabama's attorney general threatened prosecution and asset seizure for businesses selling liquid supplements containing illegal kratom alkaloids unbeknownst to consumers.

Wesley Walter

March 26, 2026

Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court

Plaintiffs asked the state's high court to review a January decision requiring hospital licenses, which they describe as burdensome overregulation.

Wesley Walter

March 25, 2026

Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools

Physicians are backing legislation to allow needle-free epinephrine options in schools, saying the added flexibility could prevent fatal allergic reactions.

March 25, 2026