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 Phillips22 hours ago
Congress Congressman Barry Moore cosponsors bill to limit lockdowns Moore is an original cosponsor of both the Right to Earn a Living Act and the Protecting Religion from Government Act. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 19, 2021
Prisons Governor awards grant for drug rehabilitation in state prisons The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is a volunteer six-month course. StaffFebruary 19, 2021
State Secretary of state honors staff for service to the state of Alabama Staff who completed five, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were honored. StaffFebruary 19, 2021
Elections Lynda Blanchard announces candidacy for Alabama U.S. Senate seat Blanchard has personally made an initial $5 million deposit to her Senate campaign committee, her campaign said Thursday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Prisons Report: Alabama ranks 4th-highest in percentage of inmates serving harshest sentences In Alabama, 26 percent of inmates are serving life with or without parole or sentences of at least 50 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Education Alabama nonprofit asks Legislature to adopt Gov. Kay Ivey’s pre-K funding request Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended state lawmakers approve an additional $24.4 million for pre-K statewide. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
State Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines schedules web meeting The committee will review and make recommendations to the Supreme Court concerning child support guidelines and basic obligations schedule. StaffFebruary 18, 2021
State Vigil for Victims of Hate and Violence called off due to COVID pandemic This years vigil would have been the twenty-second held, following the 1999 murder of Billy Jack Gaither in Sylacauga. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Elections Alabama secretary of state co-chairs Republican commission on election integrity The GOP commission is co-chaired by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Michigan state Sen. Ruth Johnson. StaffFebruary 18, 2021
National Alabama leaders remember conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh A number of Alabama leaders expressed their condolences at the passing of the conservative host. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021