Economy Alabama exports soared to new record in 2022 The surge was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made vehicles, aerospace parts, and other products. StaffFebruary 10, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 9, 2023
News SPLC names Tafeni English-Relf as first director of Alabama state office The new office will focus on local concerns, specifically in rural communities. StaffFebruary 8, 2023
State State auditor announces new chief of staff State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced Hope Scarborough's appointment as his new chief of staff. StaffFebruary 8, 2023
Governor Governor encourages students to apply for Governor’s Office internship Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged Alabama undergraduate students to apply. StaffFebruary 7, 2023
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