Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses eight incumbent judges FarmPAC on Monday endorsed eight incumbent justices and judges seeking re-election in 2024. StaffFebruary 7, 2023
Congress U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s first month in office “I’ve hit the ground running in the Senate, fighting for Alabama’s people," Britt said. StaffFebruary 6, 2023
Elections Thomas Govan announces candidacy for Court of Criminal Appeals Govan currently serves as the chief of the Criminal Trials Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffFebruary 6, 2023
Education $4 million awarded to support early childhood education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the funding for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant initiative StaffFebruary 3, 2023
Economy NFIB: Small business job openings back up in January The percentage of owners reporting labor quality as their top business operating problem remains elevated at 24 percent. StaffFebruary 3, 2023
Environment ADEM takes enforcement action against former used oil transporter Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery has ceased operations at a facility on Blackjack Road in Trussville. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
Party politics Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming to Alabama DeSantis will be the special guest at the Alabama Republican Party's annual winter dinner. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell named to the House Armed Services Committee This is in addition to her appointments to the House Ways and Means and House Administration committees. StaffFebruary 1, 2023
News Gov. Ivey awards grant to help formerly incarcerated find employment The grant comes from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 1, 2023
Local news Mayor Woodfin’s budget surplus invests in neighborhoods, personnel and facilities An $81 million budget surplus will support neighborhoods, libraries, parks and recreation centers. StaffFebruary 1, 2023