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 Phillips18 hours ago
News Martin Houston is running for mayor of Tuscaloosa “It’s time to raise the bar and take Tuscaloosa from being just a good city to a great one," Houston said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 20, 2021
Elections Retired Army 1st Sgt. Kenneth Paschal running in HD73 “I wish to extend my tour of duty as an elected official where I can best serve my community," he said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 20, 2021
National Doug Jones named fellow at Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Jones is joined by other Georgetown fellows including the Associated Press's Julie Pace and DNC Chairman Tom Perez. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
News One arrested, deputies seize cash, machines in gambling raids One person was arrested, $11,000 and 63 machines were seized and another warrant was issued. Josh MoonJanuary 19, 2021
Legislature Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed. Micah DanneyJanuary 19, 2021
National ALGOP to consider resolution demanding Liz Cheney be removed from House GOP leadership Congresswoman Liz Cheney, the House GOP conference chair, was one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Woodfin speaks on unrest, COVID and neighborhood revitalization in annual speech "The spirit of Birmingham has been on display over the last 10 months," Woodfin said in his annual address. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2021
News Political activist Hannah Ford dies in auto accident Ford was well-known within the Alabama Legislature and political circles for her tireless advocacy on behalf of conservative causes. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021