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
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 54 percent are thought to be related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyFebruary 26, 2021
State First deer for 7-year-old takes top prize in Big Buck Photo Contest Seven-year-old Roberts Griffin of Montgomery emerged as the winner. StaffFebruary 26, 2021
Education Corporal punishment declining in Alabama, but state still ranks third-highest in nation Use of corporal punishment in Alabama public schools dropped 44 percent between 2016 and 2018. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 25, 2021
Health Scientists: Herd immunity will mean people can gather again Once true herd immunity is achieved, community spread will decrease to isolated outbreaks that will likely occur in low-immunity communities. Micah DanneyFebruary 25, 2021
Congress Tuberville announces Alabama state staff hires and office locations The senator’s state team is made up of fourteen individuals who are located across the state. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 25, 2021
Economy 2020 holiday spending hits record 11.6 percent growth Alabamians spent 11.6 percent more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019. John H. GlennFebruary 25, 2021
Corruption U.S. attorney: Defendants in virtual school scheme betrayed Alabama students The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
State $2 million mystery: Records show a surprising windfall for a small charity A nonprofit focused on immigrant services raked in more than $2 million after it began attacking an Alabama law firm. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
Congress Merrill, 15 other secretaries of state write in objection to the For the People Act "We firmly believe the authority to legislate and regulate these changes should be left with the states," the secretaries wrote. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2021
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021