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 Phillips10 hours ago
News APR’s Josh Moon: A look back at my top stories of 2020 A scandal in Alabama virtual schools. A case of fraud with a congressional candidate. Here are Josh Moon's top picks. Josh MoonDecember 31, 2020
News APR’s John H. Glenn: Looking back at stories I covered in 2020 Glenn reflects on his stories, ranging from efforts to mobilize Black voters to a ban on the dangerous drug Tianeptine. John H. GlennDecember 31, 2020
Legislature Governor sets special election dates for House District 73 races Gov. Kay Ivey set the special primary election for March 30 and the general for July 13. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 31, 2020
Health How you’ll learn it’s your turn to get a COVID-19 vaccination Officials plan a marketing campaign and will use pharmacies, doctors and clinics to inform others when vaccines are available. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 31, 2020
National Jerry Carl plans to join Brooks in challenging presidential election results Carl plans to join a small group of House Republicans in challenging the 2020 presidential election results. Brandon MoseleyDecember 31, 2020
National NASA approves two missions to explore the sun The missions will help us understand the Sun and Earth as an interconnected system. Brandon MoseleyDecember 31, 2020
Health Doug Jones quarantining after wife, Louise, tests positive for COVID Jones said his wife is “not feeling too good but is ok” and that he has tested negative for coronavirus. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 30, 2020
News Five opinions that moved us in 2020 From the COVID-19 pandemic to civil rights and addressing homophobia, here are five APR opinion pieces that moved us in 2020. Charlie WalkerDecember 30, 2020
Health APR’s Eddie Burkhalter: A look back on my 2020 coverage From Alabama's prison crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddie Burkhalter covered it. Here are his top stories of the year. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 30, 2020
Health For young adults, the pandemic’s effects on mental health can be life-threatening People 18 to 24 were already at higher risk of suicide before the pandemic. It’s made things worse, experts say. Micah DanneyDecember 30, 2020