Legislature Baldwin, Mobile county Democratic parties condemn “constitutional carry” bill HB6 will be introduced officially during the upcoming regular legislative session beginning Jan. 11. John H. GlennJanuary 4, 2022
State Four stories worth remembering from 2021 Our complete inundation by this resilient and historic pandemic remains, as in 2020, the most significant story of this year—but not the only one. John H. GlennDecember 31, 2021
State FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during October storms in Jefferson, Shelby counties The deadly October storms inundated much of Birmingham's metro area, including Pelham and Hoover. John H. GlennDecember 24, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor’s office employee arrested on domestic violence charge Uche Bean, 32, was appointed deputy in November and has worked within the mayor's office for over three years. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2021
State FDA approves first antiviral pill for treatment of COVID Pfizer's Paxlovid pill is designed for the treatment of mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in patients 12 and older. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2021
Governor Ivey names former Farmers Federation lobbyist as new external affairs director Casey Rogers, former director of state legislative programs at ALFA, was appointed external affairs director for the governor Tuesday. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2021
Local news With statewide redistricting concluded, Alabama’s major cities redraw local districts Major cities like Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile have either completed or are in the process of completing newly drawn city district lines. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Congress Sewell visits Birmingham to discuss Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Sewell was the lone member of the Alabama delegation to vote in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Local news Birmingham allocates $2 million to fight food deserts The city's plan intends to alleviate the widespread lack of access to nutritious and closely available groceries. John H. GlennDecember 15, 2021
Elections With Senate hopes in question, Brooks appoints new campaign staff In the wake of a disappointing few months on the campaign trail, Congressman Mo Brooks has announced several additions to his campaign. John H. GlennDecember 13, 2021