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 Phillips14 hours ago
News Inaugural Black Belt Hunters Food Drive set for this weekend The drive will benefit the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which has donated nearly half a million pounds of venison. StaffJanuary 13, 2021
National Brooks helped plan Jan. 6 event, activist and organizer of rally says Rep. Mo Brooks says he did not plan the rally with "Stop the Steal" organizer Ali Alexander, despite Alexander saying Brooks did. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 12, 2021
National After aid to deadly rally, Republican Attorneys General Association director resigns Alabama AG Steve Marshall leads the Rule of Law Defense Fund, which paid for robocalls promoting the rally. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 12, 2021
Congress Delegation’s actions diminish Alabama’s economic development outlook, say insiders Brooks faces censure. Tuberville is considered by most a pariah. Only Shelby and Sewell will hold influence on Capitol Hill. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2021
News Vaccinations pick up pace, but COVID hospitalizations hit new record Monday There were 3,088 hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide Monday, a 174 percent increase over the last month. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 12, 2021
News Governor to receive second and final dose of vaccine on Tuesday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre will also be receiving their second doses. StaffJanuary 12, 2021
National Watchdog group alleges Brooks violated federal laws, House rules and the Constitution CFA alleges Brooks violated two federal statutes, a House rule and the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2021
News Saban wins seventh National Championship Seven national titles exceed even legendary Alabama head football Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 12, 2021
News Closed Ramada Inn in Sheffield will become workforce housing Work will begin immediately to create 120 energy-efficient, one-bedroom, workforce-targeted housing units. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 12, 2021
News Black Belt Adventures Association adds new board members Former Auburn University coach Joe Whitt and Fran Pearce of Browns are the newest board members of the organization. StaffJanuary 12, 2021