Courts Parents sue AMCC for failing to create patient registry, delaying cannabis access Parents demand court intervention as Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission delays treatment access despite clear legal mandates. Bill Britt4 hours ago
State Sewell announces $1 million economic development grant The federal grant will assist the state in addressing pandemic-related and climate change-related issues. Josh MoonOctober 22, 2021
Congress Sewell, House vote to hold Bannon in contempt in Jan. 6 investigation Sewell was the only member of the Alabama delegation to vote to hold Bannon accountable for ignoring a subpoena. Josh MoonOctober 22, 2021
Party politics ALGOP launches Minority Outreach Team State Rep. Kenneth Paschal is the director of the team and will coordinate efforts in the Birmingham metro. StaffOctober 22, 2021
Elections Newcomer Mike Durant comes out swinging at Mo Brooks One day into his U.S. Senate campaign, Durant called into question Brooks' career as a politician and his support of the military. Josh MoonOctober 21, 2021
Prisons Man serving at Staton prison died Aug. 2 Kelvin Colvin, 25, died Aug. 2 after being found unresponsive in his cell, the Alabama Department of Corrections said. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2021
News State Board of Veterans Affairs seeks action for Fort McClellan vets The former Fort McClellan was the site of numerous toxic chemicals, and veterans who served there have for decades expressed concern. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2021
Economy Alabama Retail Association predicts second year of record holiday sales The association predicts the state will see between $14.7 billion and $14.8 billion in holiday sales this November and December. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2021
Education Auburn, Tuskegee presidents agree to connect communications programs Tuskegee enrolled in the communications program, who maintain a 3.0 GPA, can complete their senior year at Auburn John H. GlennOctober 21, 2021
Governor Governor awards nearly $2.8 million for assistance to state’s homeless The funds from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program will enable 13 regional agencies to provide shelter, legal and health services and other assistance. StaffOctober 21, 2021
State Selma hosting Tourism Department’s Welcome Center Retreat Guided tours during the retreat will focus on Selma’s rich Civil Rights history. StaffOctober 21, 2021