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
National Sewell votes to override Trump veto "I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
News USDA designates Alabama counties as natural disaster areas The USDA has designated 13 Alabama counties as primary disaster areas, due to damage and losses caused by Hurricane Zeta. StaffDecember 29, 2020
National Congressman-elect Jerry Carl says he opposes another lockdown Carl said he wants “a return to normalcy,” in an interview with Fox News last week. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
News Secretary of state cuts filing fees for Alabama businesses Businesses will be able to file online with the secretary's office instead of with individual counties and then with the state. StaffDecember 29, 2020
News Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
National House expected to override Trump’s defense spending bill veto The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military. Brandon MoseleyDecember 28, 2020
National Trump signs COVID relief, omnibus spending bill Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown. Brandon MoseleyDecember 28, 2020
Health Pandemic heavily impacts low-income, minority Alabamians: report The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities that face poor, Black Alabamians, with the Black Belt hit hardest. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 28, 2020
National Authorities identify Nashville RV bomber Human tissue was found after the explosion with DNA said to be a match to Anthony Quinn Warner, age 63. Brandon MoseleyDecember 28, 2020
News Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown. Brandon MoseleyDecember 27, 2020