State Governor announces another strong year for Alabama adoptions The Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023. StaffNovember 20, 2023
Courts Court of Civil Appeals Judge Bill Thompson announces retirement Thompson is the longest serving judge in the history of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals Sewell and Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, introduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Education Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023 On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Legislature State Rep. James Lomax completes prestigious leadership development program State Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, was among 28 select lawmakers to complete the leadership development program. StaffNovember 16, 2023
National Rep. Sewell accepting applications for military service academy nominations Submissions must be received by Rep. Sewell’s Birmingham office by U.S. mail and postmarked no later than Saturday, Nov. 18. StaffNovember 15, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell votes to avert government shutdown The CR funds the federal government at current levels through Jan. 19 for certain agencies and Feb. 2 for others. StaffNovember 15, 2023
State Commissioners seek conversations with grandparents raising their grandchildren Members hope to be able to speak with those who are raising grandchildren either formally through the DHR system or informally. StaffNovember 15, 2023
Elections A full list of qualified Republican candidates in 2024 The Alabama Republican Party has officially closed its qualifying process. StaffNovember 13, 2023
Elections A full list of qualified Democratic candidates in 2024 Dozens of Democratic candidates have qualified for judicial seats and other positions across the state. StaffNovember 13, 2023