Prisons Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average. Jacob Holmes11 hours ago
National Rescue funds available for businesses in places long left behind, official says The Department of Commerce says it's looking to fund economic growth in communities that need it the most. Micah DanneyJuly 30, 2021
Elections Vaccinations becomes an Alabama gubernatorial race issue Gov. Kay Ivey's four Republican rivals criticized her comments calling out unvaccinated Alabamians. Brandon MoseleyJuly 30, 2021
National Conservative groups file briefs asking Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court, asking it to overrule Roe v.... Brandon MoseleyJuly 30, 2021
Congress Shelby applauds supplemental funding for National Guard, Capitol Police The legislation provides $100 million for the Capitol Police, $300 million for Capitol security measures, and $1 billion for the Department of Defense. Brandon MoseleyJuly 30, 2021
Education Opinion | State school board needs to focus on what is, not what ifs "The truth is that Alabama’s public schools have been failing kids of color for decades now." Rebecca Seung-BickleyJuly 30, 2021
State League of Municipalities launches Economic Development Academy Unlike other economic development programs, the Academy is tailored to municipal officials using a team model. StaffJuly 30, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey asks SCOTUS to overturn Roe v. Wade Ivey and 11 other Republican governors are seeking to overturn the landmark abortion case. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks wore body armor during fiery Jan. 6 speech near U.S. Capitol Brooks told a Slate reporter he'd been warned things could turn violent, so he slept in his office and wore body armor. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
State Cam Ward appointed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s cabinet Ivey commended Ward for his work as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, which he began in November. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
Health Webcast Thursday to inform parents about COVID-19 and schools The Medical Association of the State of Alabama will host State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021