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 Phillips12 hours ago
National No, this Capitol insurrectionist isn’t antifa, but he is from Alabama Some claimed the tattoo was a communist symbol as evidence antifa "infiltrated" Trump supporters Wednesday. John H. GlennJanuary 7, 2021
Congress Alabama AG leads nonprofit that helped organize march at Capitol Attorney General Steve Marshall has not yet publicly addressed his role leading the dark-money group. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2021
National Alabama man arrested, another dies during insurrection at Capitol The riot Wednesday left one Alabama man dead from a "medical emergency" and another charged with firearms crimes. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2021
Health COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge as state awaits impact of New Year’s Hospitals statewide continue to see record numbers of COVID-19 patients, as new cases mount and vaccine disbursement lags. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2021
National “We will not be deterred,” Sewell says after insurrection at the Capitol The day ended the only way that the day could have ended: with Biden being officially declared the winner of the Electoral College. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 7, 2021
Economy ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications. StaffJanuary 7, 2021
News Birmingham mayor released from hospital The mayor’s personal physician said his health has improved since being admitted to the hospital on Monday. John H. GlennJanuary 7, 2021
National Alabama leaders reject Capitol Hill violence “Today is a very dark day for our country,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 7, 2021
Elections Leigh Hulsey announces bid to represent State House District 73 The seat became vacant when Rep. Matt Fridy was sworn in on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 7, 2021
National Democrats win dual Georgia Senate runoffs, gaining control of the chamber Alabama Sens. Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville now find themselves in the minority. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021