Congress Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle Following the Senate invoking cloture, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days. Staff14 hours ago
National Doug Jones calls for building “pro-democracy coalition” Although Jones placed the events of Jan. 6 on the radical right, he called for voters to avoid electing extreme candidates on either side. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2022
Aerospace and Defense Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center names new associate director The Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, one of NASA's most extensive facilities, announced the appointment of a new associate director Thursday. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2022
Elections Ed Packard qualifies with Alabama GOP Packard, a resident of Prattville, announced his candidacy late last year, calling for post-election audits for elections conducted in Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2022
Elections Wood to seek re-election for House District 38 Wood is seeking re-election to a second term. StaffJanuary 10, 2022
Prisons U.S. Treasury issues final rule on use of COVID aid The federal government seemed to leave open the possibility for Alabama to use the aid to build new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2022
Health Alabama’s positivity rate reaches 42.3 percent as cases surge There were 329 COVID patients hospitalized in Alabama on Dec. 1, and by Thursday that had increased by 343 percent, to 1,459. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2022
Elections Durant calls Trump “his own worst enemy,” defends John McCain Both Durant and U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mo Brooks seek to capitalize on Trump’s popularity in the state as they vie for a seat... Bill BrittJanuary 7, 2022
Elections Richard Brackner announces candidacy for House District 95 Richard D. Brackner, a Democrat living in Gulf Shores, has qualified to run for Alabama House District 95. John H. GlennJanuary 7, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey makes next round of appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 7, 2022
Congress Former McCarthy staffer: Brooks “cheering on” from inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 The former top aide to the House minority leader said he witnessed Brooks cheer from inside a secure location during the deadly attack. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 6, 2022