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Who’s Watching the Watchdogs? Alabama PSC Limits Public Oversight
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Public Service Commission, which regulates the state’s monopoly utilities, is under renewed scrutiny as critics say its recent actions have made it harder for the…
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Alabama Bill Would Hike Fines For Removing Confederate Statues
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would sharply increase the financial penalties for removing Confederate monuments from public property, reigniting debate over how the state…
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Four found dead in Talladega apartment in suspected homicide
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Four people were found dead Saturday in a Talladega apartment in what police are investigating as a homicide. Talladega police responded to a welfare check at an…
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Trussville Man Survives Being Swept Through 500-Foot Storm Drain
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — A Trussville man is recovering after being swept through a 500-foot storm drain during heavy rains in late June. Drew Owen was in his yard with his…
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Proposed Alabama Law Would Grant School Credit for Religious Instruction, Raising Concerns About Academic Standards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A bill under consideration in the Alabama Legislature would require public schools to grant elective credit to students who leave campus during the school day to attend…
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Alabama Woman Forced to Give Birth Alone in Jail Shower Reaches Settlement With Etowah County
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama woman who was forced to give birth alone while standing in a jail shower has reached a confidential settlement with Etowah County, ending a federal…
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