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
Congress Rioters storm U.S. Capitol, Alabama delegation forced to shelter in place A storming of the Capitol Building forced members of Congress to don gas masks and shelter in place. Others were evacuated. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 6, 2021
National Palmer announces intent to vote to reject election results Objections are expected to all be ultimately rejected, and President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
Courts The weird, strange legal fight that wouldn’t go away A sordid legal drama filled with conspiracy theories, shady figures and mysterious donations has been shrouded in secrecy. Not anymore. Josh MoonJanuary 6, 2021
News UA political science professor Bill Stewart has died Stewart was a professor of political science and an expert in Alabama politics. He was 81. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
News Board of Pardons and Paroles grants paroles The board held 41 parole hearings Tuesday, granting five paroles and denying 36. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
National Brooks addresses pro-Trump rally ahead of Electoral College certification Trump will address the crowd at 11 a.m. Congress will meet in a joint session at 12 p.m. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 6, 2021
Health Alabama lags behind 42 states in COVID-19 vaccinations Alabama is one of eight states that have administered fewer than 1,000 doses per 100,000 as of Monday. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 5, 2021
News Birmingham Mayor Woodfin hospitalized due to COVID-19 Woodfin's doctor said he was admitted to the hospital Monday night with COVID-related pneumonia. John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2021
National Georgia votes today to decide control of Senate If Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock win, then Democrats will control the U.S. Senate. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 5, 2021
Health East Alabama Medical Center president addresses 129 lives lost to COVID-19 "I’m still blown away by how so many people have become numb — and even belligerent — to COVID-19," EAMC CEO Laura Grill writes. Laura GrillJanuary 5, 2021