Calvary Baptist in Prattville hosting community fair July 12

June 19, 2025

There will be games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, a claw crane and more.

Britt, Tuberville clinch updates to child care, SNAP in tax-cut bill, but hurdles remain

June 19, 2025

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, a big advocate for expanding tax breaks for families with children, applauded the expansion of the child and dependent care tax credit included in the Senate Finance Committee’s portion of the megabill.

Current, aspiring writers hone their craft at annual event

June 19, 2025

The SCWC, which was held June 6–7 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, attracted more than 155 attendees with 33 speakers and staff members.

Alabama’s parole grant rate dips to lowest number in 2 years

June 19, 2025

The rate at which the ABPP grants parole has drawn increased scrutiny in recent years amid the state’s crowded prisons and the board’s failure to comply with its own guidelines.

Alabama officials hope showing at 2025 Paris Air Show brings significant investment

June 19, 2025

“We’re at the Paris Air Show to strengthen relationships, pursue new investment, and position Alabama as the go-to destination for aerospace growth in the U.S,” Bob Smith, commerce’s specialist on the aerospace industry.

Update on Alabama’s medical marijuana rollout: What next?

June 18, 2025

Limited medical marijuana was legalized in Alabama in 2021 through the Compassion Act, carried by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, which established the AMCC to review candidates and award and issue licenses to grow and sell some products.