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 Phillips20 hours ago
Aerospace and Defense Defense spending increased more than $400 million in North Alabama in 2019 Marshall and Dallas counties made the top 10 list that year. Micah DanneyMarch 3, 2021
State Alabama hosting National Education and Workforce leaders The 2021 Alabama Interstate Talent Development Convening is a free virtual event taking place on April 5. StaffMarch 3, 2021
State BCBS of Alabama provides 100 percent coverage for COVID vaccines Blue Cross is recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for those currently eligible. StaffMarch 3, 2021
Governor Governor announces local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama Act The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. StaffMarch 3, 2021
State Alabama tied for most Confederate symbols removed in 2020 Competing bills this legislative session would either repeal or strengthen Alabama's Memorial Preservation Act. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2021
Health Alabama to receive 40,100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2021
Elections Voters head to the polls in Montgomery Senate special election State Rep. Kirk Hatcher faces former Montgomery City Councilman William Green for the seat vacated by Sen. David Burkette. Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021
Party politics Brooks: ALGOP resolution commending him for challenging the election was “gratifying” The resolution passed overwhelmingly on an 86 percent to 14 percent vote Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons rank eighth-deadliest due to COVID, yet no inmate vaccinations Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 1, 2021
Economy President Biden sends message to Alabama Amazon workers Biden issued a brief statement Sunday — one that didn’t name Amazon specifically but did note “an important vote” in Alabama. Josh MoonMarch 1, 2021