State APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack. Jacob Holmes14 hours ago
News Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Whatley for state Senate Whatley is running for re-election in state Senate District 27. Brandon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021
State Jessica Byrd joins BCA team In her new position, she will help BCA function at peak efficiency. StaffSeptember 9, 2021
News Alabama lawmakers to mull prison construction with price tag unclear The proposal calls for building two new prisons for men, one women's prison, renovations to several others and the closure of four prisons. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 8, 2021
State UAB nurses, staff protest poor working conditions and unequal pay Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage. John H. GlennSeptember 8, 2021
Elections Kenyatte Hassell wins House District 78 special election Kenyatte Hassell received more than 80 percent of the vote in Tuesday's special election. Brandon MoseleySeptember 8, 2021
Elections Tommy Hanes to run for re-election Tommy Hanes is ranked as among the most conservative members of the Alabama Legislature. Brandon MoseleySeptember 8, 2021
Elections Greg Cook takes early fundraising lead in race for Alabama Supreme Court Greg Cook has raised $316,970 to date and has $257,347 cash on hand in his race for Alabama Supreme Court. Brandon MoseleySeptember 8, 2021
Party politics Republican Women of Shelby County discuss conservative priorities Conservatives spoke in favor of repealing Common Core, banning Critical Race Theory, banning vaccine mandates and other issues. Brandon MoseleySeptember 8, 2021
Health Moment of silence across Alabama and a call for vaccinations as COVID-19 rages The number of new infections during the last seven days of August was 231 percent higher than the same time last year. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Prisons Alabama law students support new trial for man on death row The students are joined by the prosecutor in the man's trial, former Attorney General Bill Baxley and others in asking for a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021