Public safety New statewide driver’s license system slated for spring of 2022 The new system will allow citizens to pre-apply for a driver's license and fill out the required information prior to visiting a local driver's... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 7, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to prevent taxing Alabamians for COVID benefits The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Smitherman promises lesson on national anthem next week Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature House committee holds public hearing on riot bill The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2022
Prisons Three more incarcerated men die with COVID-19 The three deaths, all at St. Clair Correctional Facility, bring the total number of COVID-related deaths among Alabama's incarcerated to 73. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2022
State SPLC releases third edition of report tracking Confederate memorials In 2021, 73 confederate memorials in the U.S. were removed, but 156 still remain in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2022
Legislature Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2022
Prisons Man serving at Staton prison dies after attack with weapon The death Monday is the latest in a string of prison deaths in Alabama, which is being sued by the federal government. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2022
Elections Joe Piggott announces candidacy for Alabama House District 100 Piggott is commander of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division Troop A in Mobile. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2022
Elections Alabama Rep. Will Dismukes is seeking re-election Dismukes, who faces a felony theft charge and other controversies, had said he wasn't seeking re-election. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2022