Alabama approved a medical marijuana program in 2021. Patients are still waiting for it

In 2021 Alabama overcame years of resistance in the Deep South and approved a medical cannabis program. But three years later, medical marijuana remains unavailable in Alabama because of an ongoing legal fight over some of the licenses to grow and sell the products.


A new EPA grant is sending millions to the Alabama Black Belt to solve sanitation issues

The team that received the $14 million grant is also partnering with others to help fully address the Black Belt's sanitation issues.

Nissan workers in Mississippi consider another union campaign: VW ‘proved it can be done’

Pro-union workers at the Canton, Mississippi, plant say Volkswagen proved the UAW can win in the South, but other factors are in play — like the 2024 election.

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Alabama to move forward with nitrogen gas execution in September after lawsuit settlement

Alabama and attorneys for Alan Miller, who was convicted of killing three men, reached a “confidential settlement agreement” to end litigation filed by Miller, according to a court document filed Monday.

Need help with breastfeeding? Here are some local resources for Alabama parents

August is National Breastfeeding Month, but the Gulf South has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the country. Advocates are trying to change that.

Voting advocates in Alabama’s District 2 are training, gearing up for 2024 election

Nearly 40 participants took part in a recent Community Action Training to better prepare for the majority-Black district’s first election since being redrawn.


New book tries to recapture the narrative on aging

Look at mainstream culture and it’s clear – youth is king. But a new book pushes back against that notion. The book Old Enough celebrates the process of aging.

Court filings provide additional details of the US’ first nitrogen gas execution

The documents filed last month in ongoing litigation provided additional details of the execution of Kenneth Smith, who was the first person put to death using nitrogen gas.

Understaffed, the Birmingham Police Department is trying to rebuild trust and its ranks

Police departments nationally, especially larger agencies, have seen a drop in recruits and an increase in resignations and retirements, since prior to the pandemic. Some indicators are pointing to a turnaround.

Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination

More than 23,000 farmers were approved for payments ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, according to the USDA. Most payments went to farmers in Mississippi and Alabama.

Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

The diverging depictions of the new law were aired during a federal hearing on Alabama’s request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the statute. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor did not indicate when he would rule.

Q&A: Baldwin & Co. bookstore owner on James Baldwin’s impact, carrying on his legacy

DJ Johnson discusses Baldwin’s lasting legacy ahead of a 100th birthday celebration, and the importance of keeping Black businesses thriving in New Orleans.