Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
National Lawmaker calls for Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray to receive Medal of Freedom Fred Gray is a former state legislator, civil rights attorney, National Bar Association president and Civil Rights leader. Brandon MoseleySeptember 29, 2021
Elections Katie Britt endorsed by political arm of Alabama Farmers Federation The endorsement is widely viewed as the top grassroots endorsement available in the state of Alabama. StaffSeptember 29, 2021
Elections Summer McWhorter Summerford announces candidacy for district attorney Summerford is seeking to replace Mike O’Dell, who has announced that he will not seek re-election. StaffSeptember 29, 2021
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation announces its 2022 endorsements FarmPAC announced their endorsement of incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey, among other candidates, in the 2022 primary elections. Brandon MoseleySeptember 29, 2021
Prisons Sewell opposes using COVID relief dollars to build prisons “COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said. Brandon MoseleySeptember 29, 2021
Elections Jimmy Buffett, Riley Green to be featured in voter registration promotions The campaign consists of statewide television and radio ads, as well as digital advertisements. StaffSeptember 29, 2021
Prisons Governor responds to call for feds not to allow COVID aid for new prisons Gov. Kay Ivey and Senate President Gred Reed responded Tuesday to a letter sent by U.S. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 28, 2021
Prisons Jerry Nadler asks feds to block use of COVID aid to build Alabama’s new prisons Some Alabama lawmakers want to use $400 million of Alabama's federal COVID aid to help build new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 28, 2021
Congress Shelby urges Democrats to adopt funding bill to stave off shutdown, default By mid-October, if the debt ceiling doesn't rise, the U.S. could default on its debts for the first time in history. John H. GlennSeptember 28, 2021
Elections Blanchard has serious concerns about Biden’s energy policies Republican Senate candidate and former Ambassador Lynda Blanchard said she has serious concerns about President Joe Biden’s energy policies. Brandon MoseleySeptember 28, 2021