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 Holmes23 hours ago
Congress Shelby hires Watson Donald as new chief of staff Donald, a native of Mobile, previously served on the Senator’s staff in his Washington, D.C. office. StaffJuly 13, 2021
Elections Alabama Democrats urge voters to come out for special elections on Tuesday The Democrats are calling their supporters across the two districts to turn out their voters on election day. Brandon MoseleyJuly 12, 2021
Elections Kenneth Paschal in HD73 special election on Tuesday Paschal, if elected, would be the first Black Republican elected to the Alabama House of Representatives since the 1870s. Brandon MoseleyJuly 12, 2021
Elections State House candidate Josh Pendergrass reports successful month of fundraising He is challenging Republican incumbent Will Dismukes in the Republican Party primary. Brandon MoseleyJuly 12, 2021
Health ADSS launches vaccine advocacy campaign The Alabama Department of Senior Services is partnering with local Alabama Area Agencies on Aging and various disability organizations. StaffJuly 12, 2021
Prisons Governor appoints former State Trooper to Board of Pardons and Paroles Darryl Littleton, former State Trooper traffic homicide investigator, plans to use those skills in hearings. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 11, 2021
Elections Trump attack aims to slow Britt’s momentum; Brooks in panic “I don’t need anyone else to fight my battles," Senate candidate Katie Britt said. Bill BrittJuly 11, 2021
News Two more incarcerated men die at Bibb prison Three have died at Bibb prison since July 4. A man serving there said guards didn't respond in time to save one. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health Alabama has lowest percentage of COVID-vaccinated residents in U.S. Alabama's new cases over the last two weeks have increased 80 percent. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Health U.S. regulators say a COVID-19 booster shot isn’t needed for the fully vaccinated Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021