State News

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. She strode into the chamber two years before the man now positioned at the precipice of history. In 2013, the still-fresh U.S. Congresswoman representing Alabama’s 7th District—the […]

By Leada Gore  Four states will have minimum wages at or above $15 an hour in 2023. Among states, the highest minimum wage will be paid in Washington, which will increase to from $14.49 to $15,74 […]

By Lawrence Specker  If the groundbreaking documentary “Descendant” served to introduce the world to the unique community of Africatown, a new series premiering Monday is an invitation to come on into the kitchen. “The Descendant Cookout” […]

By Ivana Hrynkiw Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered a halt to executions in the state after two failed attempts at lethal injections, calling for a “top-to-bottom” review of the process. The announcement came in the […]

By Mike Cason  Secretary of State-elect Wes Allen said he is following through on a campaign promise to withdraw Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a decision that puts him at odds with outgoing Secretary […]

By William Thornton  Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama is the subject of another racial discrimination lawsuit – this time filed by five Black men who say they were denied promotions, punished with writeups and, in one […]

By William Thornton  Arizona-based First Solar today announced plans to build a $1.1 billion plant in Lawrence County, creating more than 700 jobs. The factory, which will make photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, will be situated in […]

By Rebecca Griesbach Every community or technical college in Alabama now offers at least one paid, state-registered apprenticeship for students to explore careers in several different trades and industries. A partnership between the state community college […]

After nine months of discussion, The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 5-2 in favor of Brown’s recommendation of renaming two of their high schools to civil rights figures on Thursday, according to local news […]