Elections Lawmaker, secretary of state seek to block private funding of election process The bills are in response to a series of 2020 grants funded by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Jacob HolmesDecember 16, 2021
Congress Carl introduces bill to protect ancient underwater forest off coast of Gulf Shores Carl has introduced legislation to protect the site of an ancient underwater cypress forest 60 feet underwater south of Gulf Shores. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2021
State Alabama Daily News publisher to temporarily anchor Capitol Journal Todd Stacy will contract with APT for six months while the station begins a full job search for Don Dailey's replacement. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2021
State Alabama Academy of Honor recognizes 2020, 2021 inductees The Academy exists to honor 100 living Alabamians whose accomplishments and service reflect greatly on the state. Jacob HolmesDecember 10, 2021
Elections ALFA announces round of endorsements ALFA is supporting Sens. Garlan Gudger, Will Barfoot and Donnie Chesteen along with Reps. Rhett Marques, Ben Robbins, and Chris England. Jacob HolmesDecember 10, 2021
Governor Governor speaks to Prattville, Millbrook Rotary clubs Ivey emphasized her record as governor and her mission if re-elected. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2021
Elections Lynda Blanchard formally announces campaign for governor Blanchard identified herself as the "conservative outsider" in the race and emphasized her small business background. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2021
Courts Courts embrace technology after pandemic disruption Alabama courts benefitted from technology implemented before COVID-19 hit. Jacob HolmesDecember 7, 2021
Courts Senator criticizes prosecution of Alabama mother for taking prescription while pregnant The prosecution "flies in the face" of the intent of the law, said Sen. Clyde Chambliss, one of the bill's sponsors. Jacob HolmesDecember 6, 2021
Courts State, Hubbard file for one-week extension to finish redacting prison transcripts The Attorney General's Office said transcripts have been provided to the defense counsel and the redaction process is under way. Jacob HolmesDecember 3, 2021