Nonprofits Adapt To Harsh Financial Conditions After Birmingham Budget Cuts
The city of Birmingham's newly passed 2021 fiscal budget is nearly $50 million smaller than last year. Among the numerous budget cuts was funding to external nonprofits.
With Voters More Polarized, Alabama Straight Ticket Voting Expected to Increase
Alabama is one of six states that still allows straight ticket voting, and it is increasingly popular.
Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Has Lifelong Passion For Education
Longtime educator Mark Sullivan is the new leader of Birmingham City Schools. He's no stranger to the school system and many hope that will keep him around longer than his predecessors.
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What You Can Do About Election Disinformation
Disinformation this election is not just about Russia. But there are ways to be on guard.
State Republicans Criticize Doug Jones For Opposing Supreme Court Nominee
Republican party leaders say Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is making Alabama look weak by refusing to meet with Supreme Court nominee Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Birmingham Passes “Phantom” Budget, Unchanged From Woodfin’s Proposal
The Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall Woodfin’s proposed 2021 city budget this week. The $412 million budget includes nearly 250 indefinite furloughs with more than half coming from the city’s library system.
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Jones Hopes To Defy Political Odds Again
Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones won a special election in deeply conservative Alabama in 2017. He maintains he can do it again in November.
Gov. Ivey Extends COVID-19 Mask Order
Alabama's mask mandate will remain in place through Nov. 8.
City Leaders Approve Budget Despite Concerns About Library System
Demonstrators gathered outside Birmingham's city hall Tuesday night, just hours before council members approved a budget that furloughs more than 150 library employees.
Live Updates: 1st Presidential Debate Between Trump And Biden
Follow NPR’s live coverage of the first 2020 presidential election debate, including fact-checking and analysis. President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden were in Cleveland for the event, moderated […]
‘The Whole South Goes Dark’: What Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death Could Mean For Abortion Access
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has brought about concerns over reproductive rights. Some worry that if President Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee is approved that access to abortion will grow even narrower, especially in the south.
Everything You Need To Know To Vote Absentee In Alabama
Want to cast your ballot by mail in Alabama? Here's a guide.
