State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
National Rep. Sewell speaks at the White House for Black History Month Sewell spoke at the White House for its Black History Month Civil Rights Descendants Event. StaffFebruary 14, 2024
Party politics Alabama Republican Party endorses Donald Trump The party broke with its tradition of not backing candidates in primary elections. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2024
Elections Deadline approaches to register to vote before the primary election Eligible Alabama citizens must register to vote by Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT awards contract for the first phase of widening Highway 52 Construction is expected to begin this spring and continue for approximately three years. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Elections Justice Sarah Stewart endorsed by Republican Sheriffs, law enforcement leaders A group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs came out to support her effort to be the next chief justice. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Economy Alabama exports totaled $27.4 billion in 2023, eclipsing previous record The value of last year’s exports rose 6 percent from the previous year’s total of $25.5 billion. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Elections New SPLC memo warns 2nd Congressional win is not a foregone conclusion for Dems A new memo released Monday provides data that suggests a Democratic candidate should not be the presumptive representative for the redrawn 2nd Congressional District. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
Prisons 71 parole, 29 pardon hearings scheduled this week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
Governor Ivey selects latest round of appointments Gov. Kay Ivey announced her latest batch of appointments to several public boards and commissions. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
National Biden appoints Willie L. Phillips Jr. as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission President Joe Biden on Friday announced Willie L. Phillips, Jr. as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. StaffFebruary 12, 2024