Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips12 hours ago
National Arkansas governor vetoes trans health care bill Hutchinson urged his fellow Republicans to consider a "thoughtful study of the science and ethics surrounding the issue before acting." Micah DanneyApril 6, 2021
State AFL-CIO poll shows majority of respondents support Bessemer union efforts Out of the 600 surveyed nationwide between March 28 and 30, 77 percent of respondents supported the unionization efforts. John H. GlennApril 6, 2021
Congress Sewell continues American Rescue Plan district tour Sewell continues her district-wide tour Tuesday touting the benefits of the American Rescue Plan. Brandon MoseleyApril 6, 2021
Elections Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle to speak to Cleburne County GOP Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle is the pastor of Fire and Grace Church in the Auburn-Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyApril 6, 2021
State ADAI announces $14.9 million relief fund for farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael In 2018, Alabama’s Wiregrass experienced substantial losses due to agriculture damage caused by Hurricane Michael. StaffApril 6, 2021
State SBA offering loans to Alabamians, businesses impacted by January tornado Filing deadlines are June 1 for property damage loans and Jan. 3, 2022, for economic injury loans. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2021
State NCAA president speaks out on push to ban trans athletes from sports President Mark Emmert expressed concern over legislative pushes in state legislatures to ban transgender youth from participating in public school sports. John H. GlennApril 5, 2021
State Republicans criticize Biden’s infrastructure plan Republicans are criticizing the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Infrastructure Majority say solving coastal region congestion important to economic development Nearly 86 percent of those surveyed rate traffic congestion on the Bayway and through the Wallace Tunnel as bad or very bad during peak... StaffApril 5, 2021
State Will Bright Foundation receives $356K to help people recover from opioid addiction The Will Bright Foundation will receive more than $500,000 to help its efforts in and around Fayette County. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021