Congress Rep. Strong selected for various key appropriations subcommittees Strong was selected by the House Appropriations Committee to serve on three key subcommittees. Staff15 hours ago
State Alabama State Port Authority waits for results of investigation Earlier this year, the Port Authority was made aware of an investigation by the State Examiner of Public Accounts. Bill BrittJuly 25, 2022
Health Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking Ivey has previously issued mask mandates to protect Alabamians from the virus. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022
State Report: Child labor used at Alabama auto parts supplier plant A Reuters report published Friday said SMART Alabama in Luverne employed children as young as 12 in its metal stamping plant. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022
Courts Alabama NaphCare hit with $27 million verdict for prison death The verdict, from a Washington jury, was in response to the death of a 55-year-old woman. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022
Courts Former Athens superintendent, two others sentenced in virtual school case Trey Holladay, the mastermind of the virtual school scam, was hit with a lengthy prison sentence and hefty fine. Josh MoonJuly 22, 2022
Courts Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2022
Courts Tiara Hudson and voting rights groups challenged transfer judgeships The groups challenged the constitutionality of a transfer of a judgeship from Jefferson County to majority-white Madison County. StaffJuly 22, 2022
Education Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam Tom Sisk, who pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme, will serve 18 months in federal prison. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2022
Public safety Alabama among five states with the highest per capita costs from gun violence Gun violence costs the state about $15.4 billion in an average year. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Public safety Montgomery mayor contributes data on top manufacturers of guns used in crimes Glock was the top manufacturer among the 12 cities that contributed data. StaffJuly 21, 2022