Ryan M. Murray, a son of a late coal magnate and Trump ally, is now operating the mine, according to the executive. For residents, the new...
We’re told that, politically speaking, “Pennsylvania is composed of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with Alabama in between.” This gives rise to the question: Will Trump “park” Vance...
Aside Lake Guntersville, bald eagles are royalty. But locals say a planned chert pit is already changing that status. By Lee Hedgepeth LANGSTON, Ala.—In a state-owned...
No one seems willing to answer citizens’ questions, they say, and public officials don’t seem to care. Will state or federal regulators move to shut down...
In a court hearing, lawyers for the Griffice family said their investigation into the March explosion is continuing despite a lack of engagement from state or...
In rural Marion County, some residents do the only thing they can think to do: call their legislator and cry. By Lee Hedgepeth MARION COUNTY, Ala.—...
An Alabama community has watched generations of residents suffer from debilitating diseases. Could chemical exposure be to blame? By Lanier Isom, Al Jazeera This story was...
Crimson Oak Grove Resources has been cited for 204 safety violations since the March 8 blast, many involving “significant and substantial” safety violations. By Lee Hedgepeth,...
Inundated by an expanded highway, residents said they turned to the state for financial help. Basic reimbursements came with strings attached. By Lee Hedgepeth SHILOH COMMUNITY,...
Following the death of a grandfather, Crimson Oak Grove Resources has left a community afraid for their homes and lives. An expert warns one resident may...