Congress Rep. Strong spotlights Huntsville’s FBI role in federal budget hearing He emphasized North Alabama’s track record of supporting the Bureau’s mission and its potential for continued expansion. Staff20 hours ago
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more. StaffNovember 24, 2020
Congress Sewell votes in favor of National Apprenticeship Act The bill would invest more than $3.5 billion to create nearly one million new apprenticeship opportunities. Brandon MoseleyNovember 23, 2020
Health Nearly 70 percent of Alabama’s pregnancy-related deaths in 2016 were preventable: report Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, with women of color bearing the brunt of Alabama's maternal mortality crisis. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2020
Legislature Longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes has died Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call at Holmes’ residence on Saturday afternoon, and they found the 81-year-old unresponsive. Josh MoonNovember 21, 2020
National Governor meets virtually with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris Five Democratic governors and five Republican governors attended the virtual meeting. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
Congress Sewell named a conferee to Defense Authorization Act conference committee This will be the second year that Sewell has been selected as an NDAA conferee. Brandon MoseleyNovember 19, 2020
National Russell Bedsole wins House District 49 special election Bedsole is a captain with the Shelby County sheriff's department and an Alabaster city councilman. Brandon MoseleyNovember 18, 2020
National Democratic Senate special election primary is today The polls opened at 7 a.m. and will be open until 7 p.m. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
National Sewell, Roby speak at dedication of Troy’s John Lewis Hall The rededication marked a chance for the university to cement his legacy with a building on campus. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
National Coronavirus is setting new records Coronavirus cases aren’t just on the rise in a number of hot spots. They are increasing in nearly every single state. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020