Elections Shomari Figures highlights Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, backs Harris at DNC At the DNC, Shomari Figures highlighted the importance of Alabama's 2nd Congressional District and urged voting for future progress. Mary Claire WootenAugust 23, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills to ban gun conversion devices Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills banning trigger activators and bump stocks amid rising gun violence and shifting federal regulations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2024
Elections New voting law won’t take effect until after this year’s election Alabama's HB100, which adds crimes that revoke voting rights, will not impact this year's election due to constitutional timing guidelines. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey sets date for fifth execution this year Ivey has set the date of Nov. 21 for Carey Grayson's execution, the state's third execution using nitrogen hypoxia Mary Claire WootenAugust 20, 2024
Prisons Elmore inmates relocated during renovations Elmore inmates will temporarily move to Draper, now the Elmore Annex, during renovations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 16, 2024
Courts State investigation results in complaint against Dale County judge Dale County District Judge Stuart K. Smith is accused of failing to maintain his docket and delaying cases by months to years. Mary Claire WootenAugust 15, 2024
Prisons Alabama Department of Corrections faces continued hiring setbacks At the joint budget hearing, Commissioner John Hamm discussed hiring challenges for security personnel and prison construction updates. Mary Claire WootenAugust 14, 2024
News Huntsville IVF clinic to close at the beginning of 2025 Huntsville Reproductive Medicine, P.C. will close at the year's end and will stop accepting new patients after Sept. 5. Mary Claire WootenAugust 13, 2024
Education Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year. Mary Claire WootenAugust 9, 2024
Infrastructure EPA awards loan for Birmingham infrastructure upgrades The EPA awarded Birmingham Water Works a $171 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, enhance water quality and reduce main breaks. Mary Claire WootenAugust 8, 2024