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 Phillips19 mins ago
Courts Alabama AG joins brief in Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results The lawsuit seeks to overturn the results in those four key battleground states. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
News Bill filed to remove Confederate battle flag from Alabama’s state coat-of-arms The current coat of arms contains a shield adorned with all five flags that have flown over the state. Brandon MoseleyDecember 10, 2020
News U.S. sets new single day COVID-19 death record Nationally, the death toll has risen to at least 296,885 as of press time. Brandon MoseleyDecember 10, 2020
News Alabama Commerce Department promotes Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide The 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide is focused on the home, where many of us have been spending unprecedented amounts of time... Brandon MoseleyDecember 10, 2020
News DOJ sues Alabama over violence, “unconstitutional” conditions in state prisons The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2020
Health Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.” Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2020
News Alabama Innovation Commission announces partnership with Hoover Institution The collaboration will address the starting, recruitment and retention of companies and jobs. StaffDecember 9, 2020
National Mobile native, Auburn grad selected to be next secretary of defense Austin would become the first Black person to lead the Pentagon if he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Josh MoonDecember 9, 2020
News Governor makes numerous appointments to state, local roles On Tuesday, the governor’s office announced several new appointments. Brandon MoseleyDecember 9, 2020
News House passes National Defense Authorization Act The NDAA includes an amendment authorizing the construction of an additional ship by Austal USA in Mobile. Brandon MoseleyDecember 9, 2020