State Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes June 19 as Juneteenth Day Juneteenth celebrates the freeing of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Eddie BurkhalterJune 15, 2021
Elections Katie Britt: “Bless his heart, it appears that Mo has trouble with the truth” Brooks said Thursday that both his opponents "will go negative" ahead of the Republican primary. Eddie BurkhalterJune 14, 2021
Elections Richard Shelby endorses former chief of staff to replace him "She's probably the best-qualified candidate to come along in a long time," Sen. Richard Shelby said. Eddie BurkhalterJune 11, 2021
Health Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “These vaccines are safe, effective and free.” Vaccinations in Alabama have plummeted in recent weeks. Tuberville urged the public to get vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterJune 11, 2021
Prisons Newly formed commission on reentry meets The commission's goal is to aid reentry by improving services to the formerly incarcerated. Eddie BurkhalterJune 11, 2021
Prisons Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to reopen hearings to public Pardons and parole hearings have been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJune 10, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real. Eddie BurkhalterJune 8, 2021
Prisons Formerly incarcerated man paralyzed after denied care for months: lawsuit Patrick Neal, 29, is being treated at UAB, where doctors tell his family he'll be paralyzed for life. Eddie BurkhalterMay 26, 2021
Health Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021