3+ week, 5+ day ago   (453+ words) Jackson Hospital and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama have reached an approved agreement that clears a path for the Montgomery hospital to emerge from bankruptcy, remain open and receive $40 million previously committed by the state. Gov. Kay Ivey’s…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (550+ words) As more Alabama law enforcement agencies rely on Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems to investigate crimes and locate missing people, officials say the technology has become an essential tool in modern policing — provided agencies have clear policies…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (547+ words) As Alabama lawmakers begin preparing for the 2027 legislative session, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said discussions are already underway on several major issues, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), prisons, public safety and the possibility of renewed gambling legislation. “I…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (279+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — Gadsden County commissioners approved a 9.0000 millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and cautioned that a proposed statewide homestead tax exemption could cost the county millions in revenue. Commissioners set the millage rate at 9.0000, meaning property owners will…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (185+ words) The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Alabama resident who is currently living and working outside the state. ADPH reported there are no known public exposures in Alabama. ADPH highlighted that…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1004+ words) With Alabama weather being as unpredictable as it is, would anyone want to drive without them? That being said, you must also ensure they are in good working order and are controlled only by the driver. Just in case you…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (518+ words) Energy Institute of Alabama President and CEO Clay Scofield joined state policymakers and energy leaders from across the South this weekend to discuss one of the region’s most pressing challenges: ensuring reliable, affordable electricity as demand continues to grow. Speaking…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (269+ words) Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of June 28 to July 4, 2026. As noted by the MCOPH, the reports are merely a “snapshot” in time, and “may not be representative of the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (209+ words) A popular Montgomery seafood restaurant has been cleared to reopen by the Montgomery County Health Department after several serious health hazards including a rodent infestation were discovered. Wintzell’s Oyster House originally received a closure order after an inspection on June…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (371+ words) Court filings show that any Jackson Hospital settlement in its lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama would send money to attorneys and an out-of-state investment group before a dollar reaches hospital operations. A joint prosecution and funding…...