Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Prisons Another week, more incidents in Alabama prisons Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities. Patrick DarringtonOctober 2, 2023
News “Earwitness” podcast digs into the bewildering case of Toforest Johnson The new multi-episode docuseries asks the central question: why is Johnson still on death row? Patrick DarringtonOctober 2, 2023
Education Ivey proclaims October as HBCU Month There are 14 historically black institutions in Alabama, giving the state the highest number in the country. Patrick DarringtonOctober 2, 2023
State Governor appoints C. Lynn Hammond as DA for Calhoun, Cleburne counties Hammond has served as an assistant district attorney in the office she now holds since 1994. StaffOctober 2, 2023
Elections ALGOP qualifying for House District 10 special election opens Oct. 2 The seat became vacant following the resignation of former state Rep. David Cole. StaffOctober 2, 2023
State Drive Electric Alabama caps Drive Electric Week with showcases in Birmingham, Huntsville Drive Electric Alabama sponsored four EV showcases in the last eight days to commemorate National Drive Electric Week. StaffOctober 2, 2023
Congress Carl introduces resolution for National Student Athlete Mental Health Week "Student athletes across the country are experiencing above-average rates of mental health crises," Carl said. StaffOctober 1, 2023
Courts Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birthing centers The implicit ban by ADPH was particularly detrimental in Alabama, a state bearing the third-highest maternal mortality rate nationwide. Bill BrittSeptember 30, 2023
Governor Ivey announces 33 new appointments to various boards and offices On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a new slate of public appointments to several boards and positions. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 29, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for re-election to PSC Manufacture Alabama pointed to Cavanaugh's "deep understanding of the energy sector, coupled with her dedication to fostering economic growth." StaffSeptember 29, 2023