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
National Alabama AG says he’ll investigate his group’s role in deadly riot Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he's unaware the group he leads was involved in the rally. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 8, 2021
National Doug Jones expresses support for next U.S. attorney general Jones had been a frontrunner for the AG position, but Wednesday Biden selected Garland to lead the Justice Department. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 8, 2021
News Baldwin Democrats: Carl, Tuberville should apologize for votes to overturn election “A failure to issue an apology for their actions is tantamount to approving these seditious acts," the county chair wrote. John H. GlennJanuary 8, 2021
National Alabama U.S. attorney says she’ll prosecute those who traveled to Capitol to commit crimes Federal agents were searching Thursday for numerous suspects in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 8, 2021
News FBI seeking information related to insurrection at the Capitol The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building. StaffJanuary 8, 2021
National Capitol Police officer dies after being injured by rioter Officer Brian Sicknick died at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Capitol Police said in a statement. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims spiked last week Of those claims, 80 percent were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyJanuary 8, 2021
News ADP Chair Chris England: Capitol mob was encouraged by Brooks, Trump Brooks and Trump both gave speeches before a large segment of the rallygoers left and attacked the U.S. Capitol building. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021
National Carl doubles down on vote to challenge to Electoral College results Both the Arizona and Pennsylvania objections were rejected by both chambers of Congress. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021
Elections ALGOP announces qualifying dates for HD73 special election Qualifying will open online Monday, Jan. 18, and close Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021