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 Phillips14 hours ago
Education Tuskegee president won’t return to university after medical leave The university is beginning a national search for a new president. John H. GlennMarch 29, 2021
National Republicans praise new Georgia election law Republicans praise Georgia's new election law, but Democrats say it brings Jim Crow to the 21st Century. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021
Elections Senate District 14 special Republican primary is Tuesday Republican voters in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominee. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021
Elections Kenneth Paschal addresses the Republican Women of Shelby County Kenneth Paschal was recently endorsed by both Pelham Mayor Gary Waters and City Council President Maurice Mercer. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021
Environment Families grieve five lost to tornado Kalvin Bowers of Ohatchee lost his sister, brother-in-law and niece to the tornado. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 27, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week The percentage of new claims estimated to be due to the pandemic was 73 percent. Micah DanneyMarch 26, 2021
State Amazon union organizer: Jesus would support it A lead organizer said the union effort carries all the tenets of Christianity and would aid struggling workers and families. Josh MoonMarch 26, 2021
State Tornados sweep through Central Alabama, leaving at least 5 dead Five people are dead in Calhoun County after a line of severe weather and tornadoes swept across Alabama, destroying homes and impacting lives. Brandon MoseleyMarch 26, 2021
Health Alabama community health centers get $92 million for COVID-19 fight Alabama's share is a portion of $6 billion in aid to community health centers nationwide for testing, treatment and vaccinations. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 26, 2021
State Mike Pence will speak at Faulkner’s annual benefit dinner Former Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Faulkner Annual Benefit Dinner on Oct. 7. Brandon MoseleyMarch 26, 2021