MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s infant mortality rate has risen sharply in 2024, highlighting a troubling trend tied to the state’s longstanding refusal to expand Medicaid. Health experts say the increase…

HARVEST, Ala. — Schools across Alabama are grappling with a whooping cough outbreak, underscoring the risks of vaccine misinformation and denial. Creekside Elementary School recently reported a case of pertussis,…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is once again at the center of a national debate over abortion rights, as lawmakers consider a bill that would introduce rare exceptions for rape…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The moon will put on a dazzling display Friday night as November’s Beaver Moon coincides with 2024’s final supermoon, offering skywatchers in Birmingham and across Alabama a…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are weighing a proposal to ban student cell phone use in schools, citing growing concerns about classroom distractions, student mental health, and disciplinary issues. The…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tesla is set to open two new service centers in Alabama, with locations planned for Birmingham and Huntsville, marking a significant expansion of electric vehicle (EV) support…