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 Phillips23 mins ago
Courts Alabama AG joined election lawsuit despite similar changes in Alabama The lawsuit is widely viewed by legal experts as little more than a publicity stunt. Josh MoonDecember 11, 2020
Economy Unemployment claims stayed steady last week; almost half COVID-related Some 3,317 claims were related to COVID-19, representing 47 percent. Micah DanneyDecember 11, 2020
News Former judge sentenced to four years in prison for theft, elderly exploitation As part of his plea agreement, Patterson admitted to stealing $47,800 from a fund designated to support children. Brandon MoseleyDecember 11, 2020
News Alabama counties to receive federal natural disaster assistance for Hurricane Zeta The decision came following a phone call between the governor and President Trump. Brandon MoseleyDecember 11, 2020
News Aderholt supports Texas AG’s lawsuit challenging election results Aderholt is in the process of joining an amicus brief filed by members of Congress in support Brandon MoseleyDecember 11, 2020
Health Alabama COVID cases, hospitalizations reach another record high Alabama’s ICU availability dipped to a record low 8 percent Wednesday, with just 130 beds available statewide. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
News Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform “It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
News Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. StaffDecember 10, 2020
Health Death of 94-year-old man in Alabama prison highlights struggle to control COVID-19 AODC has struggled to control the virus, which has infected at least 1,033 incarcerated people and at least 729 workers. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
Congress In farewell speech, Jones calls on senators to work together for the country Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in his final speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, talked about what is possible through hard work and... Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020