GULF SHORES, Ala. — A record-breaking cold snap following a historic snowstorm has left thousands of fish dead along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, a stark reminder of how extreme weather events can disrupt local ecosystems. The fish kill, primarily affecting mullet, was reported in shallow canals and backwaters across Baldwin County, including Little Lagoon in Gulf…

PARK CITY, Utah – A new documentary exposing the harsh realities of Alabama’s prison system made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, drawing national attention to what filmmakers describe as a civil rights crisis. The Alabama Solution, directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, follows a group of incarcerated men who risk their…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Guns have become the number one cause of death for children and teens in Alabama, surpassing car accidents and cancer, according to recent data. On average, 113 children and teens die from gun-related incidents annually in the state, with 64% of these deaths classified as homicides and 27% as suicides. Alabama has…

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — The U.S. Air Force’s recent decision to remove training materials highlighting the Tuskegee Airmen has ignited a whirlwind of confusion and political posturing, leaving many wondering whether the controversy is about preserving history or scoring cheap points in the public arena. The decision, made in compliance with a federal executive order targeting…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is facing a demographic crisis as deaths outpace births, a trend exacerbated by healthcare challenges tied to Republican policies. The state’s refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, driven by opposition to “Obamacare,” has left over 300,000 residents in a coverage gap, while rural hospitals struggle to stay open….